Ethan, whose Bar Mitzvah was supposed to be in December 2020, devoted his entire B’nai Mitzvah project to raising money and amplifying awareness for the non-profit organization. In eight months, he raised over $5,000 for PATH, money that became essential for helping people on the street when the pandemic hit. Torres, along with PATH, provides […]
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‘Hidden Jew’ Robert Powell celebrates his bar mitzvah at age 65
March 19th, 2021 Awake Goy
At 65 years old, Robert Powell celebrated his bar mitzvah at a Chabad in Wisconsin. After his mother escaped the Holocaust, she decided to hide her Jewish heritage from her children entirely. Only recently did Powell discover his true roots. He explained what the momentous occasion meant for him: “For me, I carry my life […]
Jewish Identity, One Mitzvah at a Time
December 16th, 2020 Awake Goy
We spend a lot of time in the Jewish world worrying about the survival of “Jewish identity.” For a tradition that has lasted thousands of years, it’s hard to think of anything more important. The problem is that identity is an intimidating idea. It’s also nebulous. Lots of people today have more than one identity. […]