Bnei Mitzvah Ceremony
Night One
1. Channukah lighting
11. Song Elective Presentation:
2. Zachary Gomo – Director of Jewish Life
12. Group 4 Speeches:
3. School Song “Stepping Forth”
Words by: Sam Blashki & Jess Newman Hebrew Lyrics by: Yael Glick & Jess Newman Music by: Jess Newman
4. Toby Mac – Year 7 Level cordinator 5. Introduction by students 6. Group 1 Speeches:
Amit Alon, Dana Blecher, Bindi Bousi, Sam Brover, Nicholas Bursztyn, Lola Dabscheck
7. Media Elective Presentation 8. Group 2 Speeches:
Nadav Dankner, Lara Dodge, Tara filer, Elliot Fromm, Ben Gouralnik, Joshua Jagoda
Jaiden Kulawiec, Zoe Lasky, Joshua Leighton, Raphael Sable, Emma Fisher, Nate Rabinov
13. Dance Elective Presentation:
‘Shnei Meshuga’im’ by Omer Adam
14. Group 5 Speeches:
Samuel Razbash, Amily Ouretski, Benji Rosenbaum, Asher Lifszyc, Samuel Wolman, Yuval Jacobs
15. Principal’s Address: Jeremy Stowe-Lindner
16. Song:
‘Todah’
17. Dr Bryan Conyer – Head of Jewish Studies (secondary) 18. Anthems
9. Drama Elective Presentation:
19. Song: Haveinu Shalom Alechem
10.Group 3 Speeches:
20. Dan Sztrajt - Head of Middle School (pastoral care)
‘Constructing a Simcha’
Micah Kitchen, Eden Judah, Adam Kabalo, Ella Kapper, Ty Janover, Michael Ku
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‘Na’aseh sameach’ by Meidad Tassa
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Night Two
1. Channukah lighting
11. Song Elective Presentation:
2. Zachary Gomo – Director of Jewish Life
12. Group 4 Speeches:
3. School Song “Stepping Forth”
Words by: Sam Blashki & Jess Newman Hebrew Lyrics by: Yael Glick & Jess Newman Music by: Jess Newman
4. Toby Mac – Year 7 Level cordinator 5. Introduction by students 6. Group 1 Speeches:
Peri Afranco, Amelie Ciddor, Oliver Lewis, Jerry Li, Sam Engelman, Jesse Trayer
7. Media Elective Presentation 8. Group 2 Speeches:
Jessie Levin, Adam Wegener, Catherine Halpern, Tom Tobias, Max Israelsohn, Jonty Israel
9. Drama Elective Presentation: ‘Constructing a Simcha’
10.Group 3 Speeches:
Jake Rosenbaum, Gaby Nussbaum, Tamir Segev, Emma Kulbak, Teal Jacobson, Hayden Goldberg
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‘Na’aseh sameach’ by Meidad Tassa Blake James-Wurzel, Billy Joachim, Halle Krasnostein, Toby Lasky, Ella Davis, Isabel Levy
13. Dance Elective Presentation:
‘Shnei Meshuga’im’ by Omer Adam
14. Group 5 Speeches:
Raphi Conyer, Asher Engel, Emilie Posner, Jayden Szmerling, Eden Givoni, Mitch Goldenberg
15. Principal’s Address: Jeremy Stowe-Lindner
16. Song:
‘Todah’
17. Dr Bryan Conyer – Head of Jewish Studies (secondary) 18. Anthems 19. Song: Haveinu Shalom Alechem 20. Dan Sztrajt - Head of Middle School (pastoral care)
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Night Three
1. Channukah lighting
11. Song Elective Presentation:
2. Zachary Gomo – Director of Jewish Life
12. Group 4 Speeches:
3. School Song “Stepping Forth”
Words by: Sam Blashki & Jess Newman Hebrew Lyrics by: Yael Glick & Jess Newman Music by: Jess Newman
4. Toby Mac – Year 7 Level cordinator 5. Introduction by students 6. Group 1 Speeches:
Lex Amira, Eric Danilovich, Romi Deane, Ashley Podlubny, Felix Fink, Noah Goldberg
7. Media Elective Presentation 8. Group 2 Speeches:
Ofri Rom, Nathan Samuel, Jacob Hansen, Olivia Hershan, Joshua Holzer, Zac Kray
Ryder Arrow, Shira Meltzer, Alexandra Southwick, Lucas Hyams, Quill Szmulewicz, Yoni Shagan
13. Dance Elective Presentation:
‘Shnei Meshuga’im’ by Omer Adam
14. Group 5 Speeches:
Jesse Felman, Jeremy Samuel, Giselle Joske, Orli Rubenstein, Sienna Peleg
15. Principal’s Address: Jeremy Stowe-Lindner
16. Song:
‘Todah’
17. Dr Bryan Conyer – Head of Jewish Studies (secondary) 18. Anthems
9. Drama Elective Presentation:
19. Song: Haveinu Shalom Alechem
10.Group 3 Speeches:
20. Dan Sztrajt - Head of Middle School (pastoral care)
‘Constructing a Simcha’
Shani Rom, Zara Cohen, Henry Larwill, Nick Rosenbaum, Ashton Zalcman, Tom Marek
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‘Na’aseh sameach’ by Meidad Tassa
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YEAR 7A
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Amit Alon
Bindi Bousi
Samuel Brover
Nicholas Bursztyn
Zara Cohen
Nadav Dankner
Lara Dodge
Elliot Fromm
Ben Gouralnik
Josh Jagoda
Ty Janover
Adam Kabalo
Micah Kitchin
Michael Ku
Jaiden Kulawiec
Joshua Leighton
Asher Lifszyc
Amily Ouretski
Nate Rabinov
Benji Rosenbaum
Raphael Sable
Samuel Wolman
Zoe Lasky
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YEAR 7B
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Peri Afranco
Dana Blecher
Romi Deane
Tara Filer
Emma Fisher
Eden Givoni
Yuval Jacobs
Eden Eden Judah Judah
Ella Kapper
Halle Krasnostein
Emma Kulbak
Samuel Razbash
Ofri Rom
Nathan Samuel
Tamir Segev
Yoni Shagan
Tom Tobias
Absent: Lola Dabscheck & Shani Rom
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YEAR 7C
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Amelie Ciddor
Raphi Conyer
Ella Davis
Asher Engel
Sam Engelman
Hayden Goldberg
Mitch Goldenberg
Catherine Halpern
Jonty Israel
Max Israelsohn
Blake James-Wurzel
Billy Joachim
Toby Lasky
Jessie Levin
Isabel Levy
Oliver Lewis
Jerry Li
Gaby Nussbaum
Emilie Posner
Jake Rosenbaum
Jayden Szmerling
Jesse Trayer
Adam Wegener
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YEAR 7D
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Lex Amira
Ryder Arrow
Eric Danilovich
Jesse Felman
Felix Fink
Noah Goldberg
Jacob Hansen
Olivia Hershan
Josh Holzer
Lucas Hyams
Gisele Joske
Zac Krayz
Henry Larwill
Tom Marek
Shira Meltzer
Sienna Peleg
Ashley Podlubny
Nick Rosenbaum
Orly Rubenstein
Jeremy Samuel
Alexandra Southwick
Quill Szmulewicz
Ashton Zalcman
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Messages Message to Parents
Simcha Explained
Afranco, Peri
Thanks for helping me finish my roots project so that it will be a memory I will cherish for the rest of my life.
It means joy and happiness and that we have a positive environment
Alon, Amit
I thank my parents because of what they have done for me they have fed me and gave me a home to live in, I love my parents very much and thank them for everything they have done for me.
Amira, Lex
Thank you to my parent for assisting me through creating my roots project and helping me find the resources needed. Thank you, couldn’t of done it without you.
When I think of simcha I think of happiness and a celebration with my family and friends.
Arrow, Ryder
I’d like to thank my family for helping me in these new exiting and quite unexpecting times, You guys have helped me and pushed me through the tough times we have all had in the last few years.
Simcha for me means happiness and happiness is everyone being happy and feeling good about themselves and the world around them, happiness is different for everyone but for me it is being relaxed and calm in your environment.
Blecher, Dana
Thank you, mum and dad, for helping me through this project and encouraging me.
To me, simcha doesn’t mean just being happy. It means being happy and optimistic despite your circumstances, and being happy even though bad things have happened to you.
Bousi, Bindi
Thank you to my parents for everything and helping me over the years.
Simcha means to me, making everyone around me happy and joyful.
Brover, Samuel
My parents are obviously a huge part of my life. But they do so much to make us great people that we don’t even notice. They are always there for you and they always get you through the hard times. My parents mean so much to me, I can’t put it into words.
Simcha also means a lot, as it is a very important thing. It is the emotion that many of us look forward to and it means a lot to me.
Bursztyn, Nicholas
Thanks to my parents who helped me tremendously and I could not have done it without them.
This year’s theme is joy and to me, that means positivity in tough situations and happiness
Ciddor, Amelie
I would like to thank my parents for helping me so much with this project and supporting me when I need their help the most.
To me, Simcha means spending time with family.
Cohen, Zara
Thank you to my amazing parents for helping me along my bnei journey, my journey of discovering my family and its origins.
Conyer, Raphael Avraham (Raphi)
I love you mom and dad. Thank you for helping me with everything you have. You know what ;)
Simcha means happiness. To me it means doing something you love that makes you happy.
Dabscheck, Lola
I would like to thank my mum for always being there for me and giving me the best hugs. I would like to thank my dad for our reading sessions and for always supporting me.
I think that simcha is feeling content with yourself and your life.
Danilovich, Eric
I want to thank my parents for inspiring me to be who I am today and for always being there for me.
To me Simcha means enjoying life and being happy
Dankner, Nadav
Thank you mum and dad for always being there for me. Thank you for helping me if necessary. Last but not least thank you for loving me and spending so much time together. Thank you!
For me, Simcha means happiness and family
Davis, Ella
I would like to gratefully thank my parents Sharon and Danny Davis. I am so incredibly thankful for all that they have done for me. They are kind, loving, compassionate, supportive and over all, the best parents I could ever ask for.
A simcha to me is an abundance of love and an opportunity to share food and joy with my family.
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What Simcha means to me is love and friendship what brings me Simcha is to be with my friends.
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Messages Message to Parents
Simcha Explained
Deane, Romi
I wouldn’t be who I am today without my mum and dad, I am so grateful to have them in my life. My mum is like my best friend and I tell her everything that happens in school and my dad Is my maths buddy that helps me in maths and other subjects. I love them so much.
Joy and happiness, physically and mentally.
Dodge, Lara
Thank you to my parents for helping me and being there when I need them.
Simcha means to me happiness, joy to people.
Engel, Asher
I could not have done this project without you. You have helped me so much throughout, and I am incredibly grateful. You always seem to know what’s bothering me, and you always know how to help. Thank you so much, Asher.
To me, Simcha means happiness no matter the situation. Simcha is being able to smile even in the darkest of times.
Engelman, Samuel (Sam)
I would like to thank my mum and dad for always being there for me and bringing me into this world and for talking such good care of me and raising me to be the amazing young man i am.
To me, Simcha means happiness and joy and good times.
Felman, Jesse
Dear Mum and Dad, thank you for always helping me when I am stressed, thank you for always helping me with my homework, but mostly, thank you for making me, the boy I am today.
Simcha means many things in my eyes, but I think the most important thing about Simcha is that it brings family and friends together to mourn, celebrate or relax.
Filer, Tara
I want to thank my parents for always being there for me and giving me the opportunities I have.
Simcha to me means spreading happiness to yourself and others around you.
Fink, Felix
I am grateful my parents helped me through the last year and a half coz it has been tough.
Simcha is a celebration for me.
Fisher, Emmanuella (Emma)
I would like to thank my parents for sending me to a Jewish school, an opportunity which they did not have. I enjoy learning about our culture, our languages and our rich history.
To me Simcha means finding joy in being Jewish, in celebrating my cultural heritage, in feeling enriched by all the knowledge and wisdom of our ancestors.
Fromm, Elliot
I would like to give thanks to my parents for upbringing me and shaping me to be the person I am today.
Simcha to me means a good and happy time with no stress of worries.
Givoni, Eden
Thank you mum and dad for being there for me whenever I needed you. I am so lucky and hope someday to be able to repay you.
Simcha means to me that not only does your mouth smile, inside your heart also does.
Goldberg, Hayden
Thanks to my parents they have helped me tremendously and I could not have done it without them.
This years theme is joy and that means to me happiness, positivity and fun.
Goldberg, Noah
Thanks to my parents for helping me through his whole roots projects journey
Simcha means happiness to me.
Goldenberg, Mitch
Thank you Mum and dad for helping me through this Bnei journey and always being there for me when I need it.
To me Simcha means to be happy and to always look on the bright side of things.
Gouralnik, Benjamin (Ben)
I would like to thank my parents for putting my roots project together.
Simcha means to me to celebrate happiness and joy.
Halpern, Catherine
I appreciate my mother because she has works day in and day out for my siblings and I.
Simcha means happiness so for me that is family and friends.
Hansen, Jacob
I want to thank my parents for helping me and supporting me throughout my roots project journey.
Simcha means to be happy and loving towards everyone around you and have a good attitude towards life.
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Messages Message to Parents
Simcha Explained
Hershan, Olivia
To my parents thank you for always believing and having hope in me.
For me Simcha means joy and happiness
Holzer, Joshua (Josh)
Thank you dad for being my first interview and my first real step in the Bnei journey. Thank you to my mum for being the core of my whole roots project this year, you have been a massive part in it.
For me Simcha means happiness, kicking the winning goal in footy, winning an award. That’s what I think is simcha and that is what it means to me.
Hyams, Lucas
Dear Mum Dad, thank you for taking care of me over the years. Love you
I thank my parents for taking care of me as I grow up
Israel, Jonty
Thanks mum and dad for helping me with bnei.
To me, Simcha means happiness
Israelsohn, Max
Thank you mum and dad for helping me with everything with my roots project and just supporting me throughout all of year 7.
Happiness means to be free and have fun
Jacobs, Yuval
I would like to thank my parents and family who constantly bring me happiness, I appreciate everything they do for me and am forever grateful.
To me, happiness is being with the people you love and doing things you love!
Jacobson, Teal
Thank you to my parents for always being there for me
For me simcha means happiness or freedom, you celebrate all your accomplishments and mark big milestones in your life.
Jagoda, Joshua (Josh)
Thanks mum and dad for helping me in a stressful time.
Simcha means joy and family to me
James-Wurzel, Blake
Thank you mum and dad for always being there for me also for helping me with so many things such as my roots project and more.
Simcha to me means to live life to its fullest and be grateful for every moment you have.
Janover, Tyler (Ty)
Dear Mum and Dad, I could not have accomplished this journey without your help. You guys have put in several hard hours of work into helping me. Thanks so much. Love, Ty
A Simcha to me means, sweetness and joy. Which relates to the theme this year.
Joachim, Billy
Thanks for helping me become the person I am today.
Happiness helps everyone get to success
Joske, Gisele
Thanks to my parents for always helping me grow up to be the person I am. I am so grateful and don’t know what I would do without you.
Simcha to me means happiness but it means more, it means love, joy and peace.
Judah, Eden
Thank you Ima and Abba for making me the person I am today. Thank you for always being there for me when I need you, and always supporting me in whatever I do. I know that’s a parents’ job, but you do it because you love me.
Simcha means happiness. Happiness can by physical and mental and that’s what makes up a good person.
Kabalo, Adam
Thank you so much for helping me do my roots project and being the best parents ever.
Simcha means joy and happiness to me.
Kapper, Ella
I want to say a big thank you to my parents for always being there for me and helping me out when I need it. I love them to the moon and back.
To me Simcha means happiness and a loving feeling Simcha reminds me of happiness and joy. To me, happiness has no direct definition. In life, different things make me happy at different times, and that’s what makes joy so pure.
Kitchin, Micah
My parents mean a lot to me and they have helped me a lot with everything in my life I would like to thank them for all they have done to help me.
Simcha reminds me of happiness and joy.
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Messages Message to Parents
Simcha Explained
I want to say the biggest thank you to my parents for everything. They do so much for me and I am eternally grateful. Thank you for helping me cope through the hard times of lockdown and covid and making me realise how important the small moments in life.
To me, happiness has no direct definition. In life, different things make me happy at different times, and that’s what makes joy so pure.
Thank you for helping me through my bnei journey, from setting up my bar mitzvah and my party to helping me make my family tree, thank you for always being there for me and being someone I can talk to and doing everything for me, for that I truly thank you.
For me simcha is family and friends and it brings us together.
Thank you mum and dad for helping me with my roots project.
Simcha means happiness and love not just for yourself but spreading it.
I would like to thank my parents for everything they have done to help and support me this year throughout the roots project. If it weren’t for them motivating me I wouldn’t be hear so once again, I would like to thank my parents.
Simcha means to me to be happy, to have joy in your life
Kulbak, Emma
I’m grateful for my parents always supporting me and making me laugh.
Simcha means to me somebody that not only make themselves but also makes the people around them too.
Larwill, Henry
Thank you mum for helping me with my Bnei and helping me though lockdown
To me simcha means to be happy and to live life to its fullest
Lasky, Toby
I want to thank my parents for taking such good care of me and raising me to be a good kid, also for bringing me into this world and being there when I need you
Simcha means to me happiness and joy and lots of good times
Lasky, Zoe
Thank you for everything, mum and dad, you bring so much joy to my life. I love sharing so many Simchot with you both. You have helped me through this learning journey, and I have learnt a lot about our family history.
Joy means to me to be happy and do things you love and be with people you love. Something that brought me joy was to go outside on the weekend and ride my horse Milly. This always put a smile on my face another thing is to see friends. Joy is something really important to me.
Leighton, Joshua
Mum and Dad have helped so so much to get me to this point in the year by helping with editing or with details for my family tree or things I need help with. I will always be gratefull for the help they gave me.
Simcha means happiness and joy to me
Levin, Jessie
My parents mean so much to me and are always there for me. I couldn’t live without them and i would like to thank them for everything they have done for me.
To me simcha means happiness to all the people around me especially friends and family.
Levy, Isabel
Hi Mum and Dad. Thank you for always being there for me and I’m very grateful for everything that you do for me. I love you so much. Love, Isabel
Simcha is to me the emotion of positivity, harmony and piece in one.
Lewis, Oliver
Thanks you mum and dad for helping me with my roots project
Simcha means happiness to me
Li, Hangchen (Jerry)
Thank you, mum and dad, for being so supportive and kind, and helping me with this project.
Simcha means to me, having a positive attitude and being happy.
Krasnostein, Halle
Krayz, Zac
Ku, Michael Kulawiec, Jaiden
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Messages Message to Parents
Simcha Explained
Lifszyc, Asher
I would like to thank my parents for helping me with my roots project and always being there for me.
To me simcha means happiness and joy
Marek, Tom
Thank you, Mum, and Aba, for always being there for me. Even though I might not want any help, but I still appreciate you coming to me and asking if I need help.
Simcha to me, means happiness, not just your own joy but spreading it to others.
Meltzer, Shira
I would like to say thanks to my parents for supporting me in everything I do and encouraging me to do better.
Simcha is a Hebrew word for happiness. It’s the joy and light in your life. Simcha to me means friends and family. I could never live without my friends and family. Without simcha there is nothing.
Nussbaum, Gabrielle (Gaby)
Dear mum and dad, thank you for always being there for me and thank you for helping me when I need help.
Simcha means to me, my family, my friends and everyone who love/cares about me.
Ouretski, Amily
I would just like to thank my parents for supporting me and being there for me throughout this whole process.
To me, Simcha means happiness and being a happy person.
Peleg, Sienna
Thank you to my family for helping me very much I couldn’t have done it without you.
Simcha means to me being happy and being around my family and friends.
Podlubny, Ashley
I am thanking my parents for helping me with my roots project
Happiness to me means spending time with family and friends and enjoying life.
Posner, Emilie
Thank you, Mum and Dad, for helping me through this journey, thank you for always being there for me. I love you guys so much.
Simcha means to me hanging out with my family and making memories.
Rabinov, Nate
Thank you, Mum and Dad, for being the best parents I could ever wish for. Love your favourite child!
Simcha means family and joy to me.
Razbash, Samuel
Mama and Papa, you’ve always been the support in my life, everything I ever needed. Thank you for being there for me.
Happiness means something that makes a tear fall, a smile break and a face of joy appear.
Rom, Ofri
Thank you all for your time, we really appreciate you being here.
To me, Simcha is life, because without simcha there is nothing.
Rom, Shani
Thank you to my parents for helping me get where I am today
To me simcha means enjoying life and being grateful for what you have
Rosenbaum, Benji
I could have never finished my roots project without the help of my mum and I thank her so much for it.
Simcha means to me being happy and together.
Rosenbaum, Jake
Would just like to say thank you to my parents and grandparents for everything as I would not be near finished without you guys.
Simcha means happiness
Rosenbaum, Nicholas (Nick)
HI Mum, Thanks for helping me with everything.
Happiness means having fun with my friends
Rubenstein, Orly
Thank you to my family for helping me throughout this project. I really appreciate your help and couldn’t have done it without you.
Happiness means to me, being grateful for what you have in life and always looking at the positive side of things.
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Messages Message to Parents
Simcha Explained
Sable, Raphael
Dear Mum and Dad, I love you both so much. Thank you for helping me through this journey
Samuel, Jeremy
Thank you Mum and Dad for everything you have done for me. I wouldn’t be where I am now without you.
To me, Simcha means love, caring and just being straight out kind to one another.
Samuel, Nathan
Thank you mum and dad for everything you give to me
Simcha means family family and friends.
Segev, Tamir
I would like to thank my parents for helping me in school and always supporting me.
For me Simcha means spending time with family
Shagan, Jonathan (Yoni)
Hi Ima and aba, I would like to thank you for being the best parents I could wish for.
Simcha means happiness no matter what.
Southwick, Alexandra
Thank you parents for always being by my side
Happiness is my family and Friends cause they make me happy
Szmerling, Jayden
Dear mum and dad. Thanks for raising me and keeping a roof above my head food on the table and keeping me safe. You are everything to me and without you I wouldn’t be here right now.
Simcha means to me happiness. And I recognise simcha as my parents since they bring me happiness because they spoil me a lot.
Szmulewicz, Quill
Thank you mum and dad for always being there for me and having my back.
Tobias, Tom
I would like to thank my parents for letting me go to a wonderful school and taking care of me
Simcha means family and friends to me.
Trayer, Jesse
Dear Mum and Dad You mean the world to me and I love you so much. You mean the world to me and I love you so much.
Simcha to me means joy in your life or happiness for a special occasion.
Wegener, Adam
Thank you to my Mum and Dad for helping me so much with school this year.
To me simcha means celebrating and having fun with your family.
Wolman, Samuel
My family who have been so nice and kind to me and has helped me tremendously with finding past documents and photos.
Simcha means achieving something, or playing fun things with friends, working together with others and just feeling that I have meaning and am satisfied with my life.
Zalcman, Ashton
Thanks mum and dad for waking me up really early and being very kind, generous and lit.
To me Simcha means happiness and joy
Zimmet, Joshua (Josh)
Thank you Mum and dad for all your support along the way in my Bnei Mitzvah love you both
Simcha means to me happiness it bring happiness to your home
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