Hi! My name is Sarah Lila Farbiarz, and I am in the seventh grade in Golda Och Academy. I’m interested in politics and language. I enjoy wearing feminist pins, singing and playing guitar, day- dreaming, and taking long walks. I’m looking forward to being a Bat Mitzvah, to wearing Tefillin, and to becoming a Jewish adult. I am very grateful to the Rabbi and Merrill Silver for preparing me for my bat mitzvah.
Editors Note: Sarah, will be leading two services in relation to her Bat Matzvah:
Sun, Oct 23, Sarah helps to lead Hoshanah Rabbah services, reads from the Torah, and gives a D’var Torah. (There will not be a kiddush after services)
Sat, Nov 12, on Shabbat, Sarah leads the Torah service and Musaf and there will be a Kiddush luncheon following services.
Our synagogue is the spiritual home of a warm and inviting community of Jews in and around Montclair, New Jersey. We welcome individuals, couples and families of diverse backgrounds and orientations. We observe an egalitarian, vibrant Judaism, balancing openness and traditional practice.
Open-Door Judaism: members voluntarily set the level of thier dues.
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You are a valued member of our community. I look forward to welcoming you officially into the adult community.
Mark this Bat Mitzvah date on your calendar. The morning will exude JOY-JOY-JOY thanks to Sarah leading us in the entire holiday service and in our pride for her becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
Mazel tov, Sarah, on becoming a bat mitzvah on Hoshanna Rabbah! I am extremely delighted and impressed that finally a bat/bar mitzvah person is actually talking about Jewish concerns and commitment, instead of just secular teenage stuff. You go, girl!