Benjamin’s Bar Mitzvah

On Shabbat 10th July 2021, Benjamin became Bar Mitzvah. Due to COVID, Mum Nicole decided in advance,  in the interests of safety, Ben’s Bar Mitzvah would be held in her garden.

Unfortunately, it turned out to be a cold wet, windy morning. However, taking into account  the temperamental English weather Nicole had already made plans for such an event and a large marquee had been erected in the garden.

Ben and Nicole had requested that rather than having Rabbi David lead the service, they would like our Community leader Natasha, a friend of Nicole for well over 30 years & known to Nicole’s 3 children, Mark, Benjamin and Charlotte as Aunty Natasha, to lead the Shabbat service.

Benjamin read his Parashah and the Haftarah beautifully, with his Uncle Daniel being given the Mitzvah of reading the Haftarah blessings on Benjamin’s behalf. Thus, despite Zoom and the rather cold, wet weather, a great day was had by all.

The community wishes Benjamin and his family a hearty mazel tov.