Milena

Hampton June 3

Hi, my name is Milena Hampton. I’m in 7th grade at Medea Creek Middle School and my favorite class is New Media Art. I started Etz Chaim when I was 3 years old and attended the pre-school program where I met my closest friends. I’m also on the gymnastics team at Monarchs where I spend 18 hours a week practicing. I also love animals and volunteer at the pet shelter when time permits. I want to thank all of the teachers who helped me prepare for this special day, including Cantor Kenny, my tutor, Betty Zonshine, Rabbi Ari, and of course, Joyce, who is always there to answer all of my mom‘s questions.

Meredith Goodkin June 10

I am Meredith Goodkin, a 7th Grader in Simi Valley. I love reading, writing, playing video games, spending time with friends and family, and watching movies. I enjoy creating art and stories, and I want to be an author when I grow up. I love to be active in my community, as both a former Student Ambassador for the American Heart Association and a current member of the National Junior Honor Society. As a member, I currently make beanies and pack supplies to send to our troops, make no-sew blankets for youths in need, and help around my school when I can. I would like to thank all my family, teachers, Rabbi Averbach, Cantor Kenny, and Joyce for helping me prepare to become a Bat Mitzvah. I’ve been at Temple Etz Chaim since I was in preschool, so I’m really excited to celebrate my special day at a place that has been such a large part of my life!

Cameron Friedman June 17

Cameron Levi Friedman, son of Toni and Paul, brother of Taylor and Hudson, is excited to become a bar mitzvah on June 17, 2023. Cameron is just finishing a wonderful 6th grade year at Colina Middle School. He enjoys club basketball and spending time with family and friends. Cameron is grateful for his teachers from Etz Chaim, Joyce Bronstein, Rabbi Averbach, Rabbi Spiegel, and his bar mitzvah tutor, Betty Zonshine, for helping him to reach this huge milestone.

Ayla Sklar

Judah Sklar

Judith Sneed

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Steven Golove

Jake Wellen

John Mc Cauley

Daniel Sturman 3

Brian Lacy

Raz Bagg

Mark Scop 4

Noah Weinberg

Brit Sharon

Noah Dvir

Richard Eidman

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Eric Shechter

Ethan Bagg

Samantha Katz

Gabriel Korn

Jake Simowitz

Alana Silverstein

Arnie Blitstein 6

Eden Lazarus

Ron Mark

Ella Sabat

Tali Lefko

Megan Welch

Yola Kalinski Carl Friedlander

Ethan Rinkov

Josh Rudman

Hillary Natlin Stephanie Morgenstern

Jacob Ross

Robert Sarto

Eli Tischler Rachel Axelrad 14 Sarah Golden

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