Bar Mitzvah, emphasis on the mitzvah, and simchat Torah

Felicia and Mark Bernstein of Woodmere, New York celebrated the Bar Mitzvah of their son Sammy in Israel at the Zikkim army base near Ashkelon. The Succos celebration which was coordinated by The International Young Israel movement’s Ruby Davidman Torah Scrolls for the IDF project symbolized their love of Torah, the State of Israel and the brave soldiers of the IDF.

Sammy read his Torah portion at the synagogue on the base, followed by a breakfast in the succah. More than 500 soldiers stood at attention as Sammy and his family exited the succah in recognition of the Torah Scroll that was dedicated in memory of Sammy’s grandmother, Roslyn Feder. Joyous dancing followed with Sammy, his father Mark, and Sammy’s grandfather Morty Feder.

IYIM Israel President Ceec Harrishburg presented certificates to Sammy and his parents to commemorate the special occasion. In addition, the commander of the base presented Sammy with a plaque expressing appreciation from the unit.

Mazel tov to Sammy and the entire Bernstein/Feder mispochas !