Sarah’s Bat Mitzvah: October 20, 2024
This was a fabulous bat mitzvah at a synagogue I have not been to yet, the Congregation Knesseth Israel. A small synagogue near the Junction, I had to call my mother who knows everything Jewish in Toronto and ask her what’s up with this old building and small little Jewish community. Apparently I did visit that synagogue when I first arrived here from South Africa 30 years ago. Anyway, moving on. This bat mitzvah was really cool. Sarah was fabulous, we did a little early morning walk around the neighbourhood, we photographed in alleyways and enjoyed the fall colours that Toronto has to offer. When we were done, I added in the rest of the family, and finally cousins and grandparents into the mix. We finished photos and headed inside. Sarah spoke beautifully, and made everyone proud. We wrapped up the ceremony and headed out into the tent for a delicious lunch before taking a few more photographs of her friends and some family. Guys, what a great day. Mazel Tov.
