Jonah’s Mitzvah Rehearsal & Family Photoshoot: Oct 23, 2022 / Jan 12, 2023 (Alexander Muir Park / Petah Tekvah)

This was a two part event separated by a New Years Eve party; the first part taking place in a park, and the second, at the synagogue. I don’t think we could have asked for a more spectacular weekend for this photo session, Jonah’s parents were smart when choosing this date many months ago, they must’ve been clairvoyant because this could’ve been a mess. But on the contrary, it was spectacular. I took Jonah for a little stroll around the Alexander Muir Park before adding siblings and parents. Finally grandparents and cousins showed up and we were all good to go. There’s nothing like the park in the fall, and this fall of 2022 seem to be more spectacular than most. We had a great time before wrapping up, now we wait until the ceremony in January. Once again, Jonah‘s parents were clairvoyant to know that this park would not be an acceptable photo location in January, these guys know their stuff. Way to go guys. So fast-forward to January, and we find ourselves at Petah Tikva Synagogue in Toronto for a lovely family rehearsal.  Jonah was good to go from the start, on the bimah, torah in hand.  Some family photos to be had before the extended gang showed up for their turn in the spotlight. We wrapped this up, and headed out in anticipation of the Saturday service.  Mazel Tov, Jonah, great job.