The time of her life
Morah Cohen celebrates her Bat Mitzvah
To bring to life the learning and meaning behind being a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, as part of the Jewish Life Cycle course, Year 8 students were able to plan for and enjoy an unusual Bat Mitzvah celebration.
“It was quite a thrill to celebrate my Bat Mitzvah at school with my students. It was a challenge to learn the tune for reading my parasha from the Torah and give a Dvar Torah that was important and meaningful. I felt lucky to have two of my children with me and of course my Year 8 students and colleagues – my Emanuel family! The party afterwards was both beautiful and delicious. So many parents and colleagues wished me “Mazal Tov” afterwards. I was surprised at how valued and special that made me feel. I am thankful for the opportunity. Todah Rabbah!” Morah Jacqui Cohen
Our Bat Mitzvah, Morah Jacqui Cohen
The preparation part of the Bat Mitzvah was very fun as we were able to make our own invitations. In doing so, we unlocked our creative ideas as each invitation was unique. We also had to create an event business name and logo, for example, ours was ‘Mitzvah Hub’. On top of this, our preparation included making a list of events for the bat mitzvah, organising catering and what music was going to be played. By Tali Same
It was really fun seeing how an adult can have the same Bat Mitzvah experience, even if she wasn’t at the typical age. It was also really cool how the service included everything that a usual shul service would have but it was at school. I liked the food because it was really tasty and being outside was a really fun way to do ru’ach because there was lots of space for us to dance. By Toni Sher and Amelia Kertesz
Morah Cohen’s Bat mitzvah was an amazing occasion. The food was great, and Morah Cohen is a great singer! Her Dvar Torah had thought-provoking elements. At the end, when we went outside to Pizem Courtyard to do some ruach, it was a really special experience, especially since we were dancing all together to Jewish music! Hopefully, Morah Cohen had a wonderful time as she was joined with her kids, colleagues and Year 8 students. We are especially grateful to the canteen for providing us with delicious food. It was lovely to see that Morah Cohen has finally had her Bat mitzvah.
By Elke Selinger, Noa Rosenzveig and Suzi Garbuz
The Bat Mitzvah of Morah J. Cohen began with a beautiful Torah Service that Morah Gaida and Morah Adina led. It was filled with uplifting melodies and a powerful D’var Torah. Morah Cohen then read her portion of the Torah with her 2 loving kids by her side. We then trekked to the PAC for a delicious afternoon tea, catered by the new canteen, that consisted of moist muffins, smooth chocolate mousse and delectable fruit salad. After we had filled up on food, music started blasting on an outdoor speaker, which then prompted us all to rise from our seats and start dancing outside.
The festive dancing brought the end of Morah Cohen’s Bat Mitzvah, and in my opinion, it was quite a splendid occasion, especially because Morah Cohen is my Year 8 Tutor. I think that because Morah Cohen did not have a Bat Mitzvah when she was younger, it was a very special time for her. By Ezra Glover Sanders
Mazal Tov Morah Cohen!!! מזל טוב מורה כהן
