Sydney’s bat mitzvah fell on her 13th birthday, at Temple Beth Hillel in Richmond, California. She beamed! As did her parents and loving community of peers. Sydney has become a graceful and mature young woman with wisdom beyond her years and keen attention to the world around her, balanced with a fantastic sense of humor. Her party was a blast with gondola rides, a feast and a dance party at Lake Chalet in Oakland, California. Mazel Tov!