Ryan’s Bar Mitzvah: November 29, 2025
Back at my favourite congregation Habonim, one of the places I love most to photograph. It has been a great year and Ryan’s bar mitzvah, one of my last of the season, was just perfect. The day was cold, I won’t deny it, but not cold enough to stop us from stepping into the crisp Saturday morning air of Toronto. Ryan and I went for a little walk and since this was my last one at this synagogue for the year, we were not going to deprive ourselves. I grabbed some great shots of him before recruiting his sister to help keep the photo adventure rolling. Then parents, grandparents, cousins, uncles, aunts, the whole crew until everyone was photographed and we could finally head inside. Rabbi Audrey and Cantor Kim were already getting things moving. This kid was good. Ryan knew his stuff and spoke beautifully from the Torah which made everyone proud. We wrapped up the ceremony with candy, challah, and wine before drifting into the foyer for a bit of schmoozing while the room turned over. Then back inside for speeches, a delicious breakfast, and some fun and games before calling it a day. Mazal Tov guys, way to go.
The Story of Ryan’s Bar Mitzvah: Selected Photos: HERE
All the Photos: HERE