Eden Strauss
Eden Strauss celebrated her Bat Mitzvah on the evening of March 7, 2026. Eden is a sixth grader at the Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Preparatory School and a proud member of the Meyer basketball team. Dance is one of Eden’s passions, and she trains with the Char-Mar School of Dance, bringing enthusiasm and dedication to everything she does. Eden loves traveling, discovering new places, and spending time with friends and family. She approaches life with curiosity and kindness, always looking for ways to lift others up. Eden’s mitzvah project reflects those values, as she is collecting dance supplies to support young dancers who lack access to proper shoes and attire, helping them experience the confidence, joy, and sense of belonging that dance has given her.
Joseph Strauss
Joseph Strauss celebrated his Bar Mitzvah on the morning of March 7, 2026.Joe is a seventh grader at BAK Middle School, where he is studying communications and discovering how to turn ideas into action. An advanced taekwondo student at Hwang’s Martial Arts and avid sailor, Joe appreciates the discipline, focus, and perseverance both pursuits require. He loves traveling, spending time with friends, and anything that involves motion, especially his growing passion for flying RC planes. For his mitzvah project, Joseph is sharing that passion with families at the Quantum House, introducing kids to the joy of flight and a little escape from the ordinary.
Makenna Shapiro
Makenna Shapiro became a Bat Mitzvah on March 7, 2026. Makenna is a seventh grader at The Benjamin School, where she enjoys playing volleyball and participating in karaoke club. In her free time, she loves hanging out with friends and riding her pony, Popcorn. Makenna especially enjoys spending time in the mountains, hiking with her dogs Pookie and Pebbles, and snowboarding with her brother.
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