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News from Middle Tennessee's Jewish Community | Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024
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B'nai Mitzvah November 2024

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Noah Nahmias will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, November 2, at 9:30 a.m. at West End Synagogue.Noah is the son of Sandy and Evan Nahmias and grandson of Linda of Memphis, PR and Wendy Nahmias of Ft. Collins, Cole., and Susan and (Z"L )John Price of The Villages, Fla.   

Like his older brothers, Elliott and Leeds, Noah is a graduate of the Akiva School and attends Montgomery Bell Academy.In the summers, Noah returns to Camp Sabra in Rocky Mount,Mo.When not studying, Noah strives in theater, hockey, football, golf, wrestling and any positive endeavor with friends.   

For his Mitzvah project, Noah is volunteering at West End Synagogue. 

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Keira Obstein will become a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, November 2, at 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Micah. She is the child of Kerri and Keith Obstein, the sister of Finley and Saoirse Obstein, and the grandchild of Cindy and Dan Aminoff of Sarasota, Fla., and Ann and Frank Tyman of Boston, Mass 

A seventh grader at Grassland Middle School, Keira loves dance and is a member of the Nashville Dance Center (NDC) competition team. In addition to dance, Keira enjoys being outdoors, playing sports, eating donuts and cannoli, and cheering on her beloved Buffalo Bills (GO BILLS)! 

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Joshua Phillip Sapp will become a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, November 2, at 11 a.m. at The Temple. He was born on November 27, 2011, in Manhattan, N.Y., and moved to Nashville with his family in 2021. His parents are Debra and Michael Sapp, and his grandparents are Jeanne and Arthur Abbo of Clearwater, Fla., and Marie Sapp and the late Perrin Sapp of St. Augustine, Fla. 

A seventh grader at University School of Nashville, Joshua likes to play Ultimate Frisbee, video games and strategy card games.  

For his Mitzvah project, he is delivering food to homebound seniors through The Branch and creating food boxes for the Nuevo Vida food pantry. 

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Natalie Kravitz will become a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, November 9, at 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Micah. She is the child of Samantha Saturn and Steve Kravitz, the sister of Zander Kravitz, and the grandchild of Barbara and Herbert Kravitz of Boynton Beach, Fla., and the late Nancy and Alan Saturn.  

A seventh grader at Harpeth Hall, Natalie loves to play club soccer as well as run track and field, and she also enjoys travel, theater and art. 

 For her Mitzvah project, Natalie will be working as a volunteer and will be doing a fundraiser and supplies-drive for Room in The Inn, a local organization that provides food, shelter and a broad range of support services for Nashvilles homeless population. 

Evan Alexander Zagnoev will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday November 9, at 9:30 a.m. at West End Synagogue. Evan was born in Los Angeles, Calif., on November 1, 2011, and has been living in Nashville since he was seven months old. Evan is the son of Jennie and Brad Zagnoev, and brother of Zoe and Emma Zagnoev. His grandparents are Goldie and Mark Shepard of Nashville, and Noreen and Dudley Zagnoev of Los Angeles, Calif. via Johannesburg, South Africa. Evans great grandmother is Sylvia and EB (zl) Shepard of Nashville, and Mildred (zl) and Paul (zl) Flexer of Nashville. 

A seventh grader at University School of Nashville, Evan is most happy playing soccer, basketball, flag football, and lacrosse. He loves attending live sports games with his grandpa Mark, uncles and friends and spending his summers at his summer place- Camp Barney Medintz. 

For his Mitzvah project, Evan is hosting a shoe drive for Soles4Souls, an international nonprofit providing shoes and clothing to people in crisis. He is collecting shoes (both new and gently used) that will be distributed to children and adults in need. Evan has also been collecting sports equipment that will be donated after his Bar Mitzvah to several local organizations. 

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Snow Mannes will become a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, November 16, at 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Micah. She is the child of Peter Mannes and Keren Bernard, the sister of Neko Mannes, and the grandchild of Harvey and Eve Mannes of Atlanta, Ga., Chaim Bernard of Tel Aviv, Israel, and Regina Bernard of Herzliya, Israel.  

A seventh grader at Harding Academy, Snow loves all subjects, but especially math and creative pursuits. She plays soccer for both club and school and also competes in track and field for her school. 

Sophia Lynn Rogozinski will become a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, November 16, at 11 a.m. at The Temple. She was born in Rochester, N.Y., on October 30, 2011. Her parents are Lindsay and Joel Rogozinski, and her grandparents are Gregg and Cynthia Wright of Rochester, N.Y. 

A seventh grader at John Trotwood Moore Middle School, she volunteers for Pawster of Nashville, an organization with a mission to end pet homelessness. 

Her special interests include competitive swimming, sailing, traveling, and math. She also loves spending time with family, friends, and most of all her big black lab Stella.  

For her Mitzvah project, she is fostering Nahla, a dog in need of a temporary home. 

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Matilda Emme and Violet Gabriella Menachem will become Bnai Mitzvah on Saturday, November 23, at 11 a.m. at The Temple. They were born in Philadelphia, Pa., on August 15, 2011. Their parents are Jonathan and Robin Menachem. Their grandparents are Allan and Karen Menachem of Nashville, Joni and Cliff Brockway of Franklin, and Jeff Burton of St. Helene, Calif 

Both girls are in the eighth grade at Harpeth Hall. They love sports and spending time with their family and friends. They are both on the school soccer, hockey, and Lacrosse teams and also participate in other team activities.  They will spend their summer sailing and motorboating at Camp Seafarer.  

Their Mitzvah project is in support of the Brett Boyer Foundation, which focuses on funding research for patients with congenital heart disease. 

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