My grandma Margie C. made this picture for my great grandma Sylvia C. This picture was in my great grandparents home in Duluth, Minnesota. It brought much pride and joy to my family. When they passed away the picture was given to my mom.
This necklace belonged to my grandmother on my father's side of the family, Nanny. When she passed away, it was given to my mother, Sharon. It symbolizes her existence and how she will always be with us. Now my mom wears it on special occasions to honor her. I think my mom will pass it on to one of her granddaughters in the future.
The book was given to my dad Mitch from the St. Paul Talmud Torah in honor of his consecration. I am writing this at Talmud Torah, my Hebrew school. The book was a gift from my dad's school. I am continuing the tradition of attending a Jewish school.
This Bible shows that although people change, our beliefs don't change. The Bible is the center of our beliefs. It tells of our past and guides us through our present and future.
My grandfather is the boy in the bottom row second from the left. His parents, my great-grandparents, are in the top row 4th and 5th from the left (not including the little girl with the women 3rd from the left).
I am proud to continue the line of Jews in my family.
This is the certificate that my great-great grandpa got when he immigrated to America.
It's nice for me to see who my ancestors were and where they came from. I am proud to continue the Jewish line of my family.
It ties me to previous generations. My great-great-grandpa, Benjamin L., gave the Bible to my great-grandpa Harry L. on his bar mitzvah in 1915. My great-grandpa used it on his bar mitzvah. I will think of them when I become bar mitzvah.