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This is a photo of me and my older sister Emma. She has been my rock and best friend throughout my entire life. I love looking at old photos because they are super cute, and they remind me how special our relationship truly is. The facial expressions bring the photo to life. I have a huge smile because I'm happy to be with my big sister :)

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This is a picture from when I was about 5 and Im wearing one of my favorite out fits and you can see Im playing in the dirt. This picture is special because it shows my true self that I like to dress cute but also not afraid of a little dirt.  

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This is a picture from when I was about 5 and Im wearing one of my favorite out fits and you can see Im playing in the dirt. This picture is special because it shows my true self that I like to dress cute but also not afraid of a little dirt.  

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When my Great Grandpa Leo was in the military during WWII, he gave my Great Grandma Molly a locket necklace that said, "forever yours, Leo." He also had a ring that said, "forever yours, Molly." I took this photo outside because the place where I feel the presence of deceased loved ones is the sky. The photo of the necklace tells their story and shares the strength of Jewish love throughout wartime.

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This is a photo of me when I tried to ski for the first time. My dad and I have always shared a love of doing extreme sports, and we bonded over over our love of skiing. This photo is special because it captures a moment that me and my father now look back on with fond memories.

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This is a gag gift that my grandmother bought for me when I was turned 13. She was a real joker, who could see the humor in any situation. Whenever my family would visit her, we would always break out the toy rabbi and watch it dance. It may not be the most serious gift or object that comes from jewish history, but it was special to us. Now, when we look back on her life, I can't help but smile at her sense of humor and the memories that were made over this small gift.

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This picture is so special because it really captures my childhood experience, especially at a young age. I was always really happy and bouncing around, and since this was taken in my old house, it represents the era in which I was really young.

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This is the mezuzah that my family has always hung on our front door. No matter where we have lived, it always remains on the doorframe. This photo represents all of the comings and goings in my immediate family over the years. It has seen us leave and come the house and has continued to remain a constant anchor in our lives.

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This photo is from camp and friendship brings this photo to life. I am the one on the far left and my friend who is also coming on this trip, Sylvia is the one in the orange shirt. We met at camp and she I don't know what I would do if I hadn't met her.

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This is a photo of the Menorah I made when I went to a private Jewish school. I use it every year for Chanukah because it means a lot to me. Its made with unique beads from all around the world. It feels like I have a peice of the rest of the world celebrating Chanukah with me when I light it. The yad next to it was also made by me. I used it during my Bat Mitzvah so that also holds a special place in my heart.

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This photo is from a family trip to San Francisco, where we visited China Town and hung out with family. My brother and I were very interested in the process of fortune cookie making, which is where this photo was specifically taken. It is always fun to look back on pictures to remember a trip, and this photograph is no different.

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This photo is very special to me as it was a preschool photo. It's one of my favorite photos and I love the outfit I was wearing. It's in a frame in our office at my house. It shows a lot of personality and that is what brings it to life.

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This is an abstract painting by a local Jewish artist. it is hanging in our living room and I love it. I love the colors, especially the blues. I think it is a fiddle, which is an instrument commonly associated with Klezmer music. It is a symbol of Ashkenazi Jewish history and culture.

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This is a picture from when I first went to Disney World and I remember being so incredibly happy to be spending it with my older brother.

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My family has a lot of prayer books throughout our house for whenever we need to use them. These are the ones we used for my bat mitzvah ceremony and it has a special memory for me.

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This picture is of me and my younger brother when we were younger. This picture is of us sitting on a couch at our old house and playing with toys.

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This is a picture of my great grandma and I she pat away a few years ago. A while back we did a ancestry.com search and found that my great grandmas grandparents came from a European country.  They kept the judaism alive and now we celebrate holidays all year round together with that side of the family

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This is a picture of my older cousin and me at a family gathering. This is special to me because we were raised like sisters and have always been very close. Our family is also very close and we often gather all together, and this is a reminder of that.

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This is a photo of my older brother and me when we lived a few towns over. This is a special photo because it reminds me of my childhood and old neighborhood!

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This photo is from the first of many of my havurah's annual apple picking trips. This has a Jewish connection because the three of our families have grown close through our Temple, and we are able to share our common Jewish experiences together. These friendships have shaped my Jewish experience and I am very thankful for the time that we have spent together.

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This is a photo of me and my long time best friend on the carousel in prospect park at our preschool's end of year party. I don't have any other friends that i've been close with for nearly as long as I've been friends with him.

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This is a photo of me at my bat mitzvah wearing the tallit I got the first time I went to Israel, for my older cousin's bar mitzvah. It means a lot to me because I'm the first girl on both sides of my family to have a bat mitzvah, and since one side of my family isn't religious and on the other my grandfather's tallit was passed down to my cousin, I didn't have a family tallit to be passed down, so getting this gorgeous one in Israel was really awesome for me.

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This photo is very special to me because it features my first dog Kwame and I. Sadly she passed, but I still remember how we would just lay there together for hours on end, and every time I see this picture I'm reminded of her.

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This kiddush cup has been passed down for generations on my father's side. I got it passed to me at my bar mitzvah some years ago, and to me, it represents the Jewish tradition being preserved throughout time, no matter what.

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This is my parent's Havdalah set they got for their wedding from my aunt. We use it whenever we can.

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This is me a few years back at a Reds game which is something I've missed doing through the pandemic. I love baseball and I can't wait to go back.

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This is a photo of me and my siblings. I think it was taken on Hanukkah and being the youngest by 10 years it makes me happy when we are all together. I am the only one left at home now and this picture reminds me of when we were all at home.

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This is a picture of my Nana and her seven grandchildren at my cousins Bat Mitzvah. We are all very close and still are 8 years later!

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This was a picture of me when i was really little. For a tiny bit of time i had super blonde hair, and my parents joke and tell me i dye it secretly because its brown now

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A coin my great grandfather had that he wore as a necklace when fleeing from the nazis, he passed it down my family as a memento.

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This is a picture from when me and my family went to Lake Lure in North Carolina. This trip was very fun and it brought a lot of new experiences to me, so looking at old pictures of the trip makes me remember all of those fun times.

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This mezuzah has been with my family for a very long time. Over my lifetime, we have lived in three different homes, and in every home we use it on the front door. This photo tells a story by showing how religion has been a part of our lives.

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This picture is me and my bestfriend that I have known since I was born. Our smiles and colorful swimsuits bring this picture to life. We always go on vacations together and this picture reminds me of the fun we have together.

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This is a kiddush cup that is special to my family. It has been passed down from generation to generation. This photo tells the story how most Friday nights my family would use this cup as tradition.

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This is a photo of me holding my baby cousin for the first time. This is important because it represents one of the first times a saw someone who would become important in my life.

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This is a 3D printed piece of work I made at Eisner camp 2 years ago. It reads Olim XX, which represented my Olim (the last year of my camp) class. To me it represents the year of camp that never was because of the pandemic

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I was born in Ukraine and I was adopted in Ukraine read it here

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This is a picture of the tallit cover my grandmother made for my Bat Mitzvah and the yad I was given by close family friends. This picture is important because it serves as a reminder of that special day and my close knit family.

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This photo was taken by my mom when I was around 8-9. My family and I had just gotten done riding bicycles on a mountain trail and we decide to go swimming in a popular swimming location. I’ve never been super big on swimming so I decided to build this little island. Almost every time we go on vacation around there my parents will bring up that time.

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This is a photo of the kippah that I wore at my Bar Mitzvah. To this day it is still my favorite kippah.

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This is a photo of me at a lake in New Orleans. This location is meaningful to me because I️ love visiting my family in other states! I️ earned the nickname Shayna Goose by my parents, because I️ enjoyed feeding the pretty geese.

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This is a photo of my personal mini torah I️ used at my congregation when I️ was younger. I️ always loved attending Jewish day school during the weekends. I️ hold on to this torah, as it tells the story of my very first memories, learning about Jewish history.

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This is a photo of me and my best friend. We have known each other for over 15 years, and have stuck together throughout our lives, regardless of our separate friend groups. This photo shows how young we were, though we were still friends at this time.

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This is a photo of me painting in my room. When I was 5, I wanted to be an artist who used stripes as his style (which didn't work out so well in this photo). I really like this photo because of the prominence of the bright colors and how it displays my aspirations at the time. I no longer do visual arts, but I do like to consider myself a photographer.

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This is a picture of my mom. I really like this photo because of how I used reflection and color to add more personality to the photo. In my perspective, this photo tells a story because of the facial expression which has to come across without using the eyes. It seems like she is deep in thought.

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This is a photo of me and my brother from 8 years ago when we went on a family trip. This photo is special because it reminds me of my childhood and all the fun memories I made on family vacations. I always enjoy looking back at pictures from this vacation since it was probably my favorite.

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This is a mezuzah that has been in that exact same spot for the last 17 years. Every time I go through the door I walk past it and acknowledge it's presence and significance. This photo tells a story because it shows how religion has always been a part of my life.

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I took a photo of my glass dreidel that we display every year during Channukah. My last name is Glass, so it was only fair to buy a dreidel made out of glass. It does not spin, however it is always essential to have it as our centerpiece in front of our menorah. Last year, I took a photography class, and used my editing knowledge as well as shadows, shapes, and angles to take this photo. By using contrast between the white (transparent) dreidel and black couch, I was able to create a beautiful photo, clearly outlining and emphasizing the object

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This is a photo of me (age 2) at my first dance recital. I fully believe that dance sparked my passion for performing. Ever since, I have been singing, acting, dancing, and playing instruments non-stop. It has become so important to me because I have grown my roots from musical theatre, and this photo was the beginning of something that would alter my life and shape me into the person I am today.

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This is a photo of me pushing my cousin in a play wagon when I was about one year old. The expression on my face is funny and I look very proud of myself. My cousin is smiling and laughing because the situation is very silly. This photo is brought to life by our expressions that tell a story and by the nice angle and lighting of the photo.

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This is a photo of a wooden dreidel that was purchased in Israel by my grandparents. I displayed the dreidel on my hand to showcase it and I used the portrait mode on my phone to blur the background of roses, plants, and the brick wall, which provide a nice background without being distracting. I showed the gimel side of the dreidel, which is the winning side. The dreidel, along with the roses, creates a pop of color and has positive imagery.

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This was from my first day of kindergarten. I was very happy and it connects to a good memory.

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This is a bracelet from my grandma that has evil eyes on it. She really believes and gave it to me so I can protect myself.

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This photo was taken on halloween in 2010. I was in pre-k and my mom made the costume for me.

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This photograph of me was taken on Halloween I think when I was about 3 or 4 years old. I was obsessed with legos as a child and seeing that lego brick in the background brings back strong memories of my childhood. I seemed pretty happy in the photo dressed up in my cow costume.

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This was a very special gift given to me by my aunt for my bar mitzvah. The object is a yad or more commonly known as a torah pointer. Engraved in Hebrew, the markings on the torah pointer read "Jonatan Chaim" (my Hebrew name). My bar mitzvah was one of the happiest and exciting days in my life and this special torah pointer reminds me of that day.

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I got this 2 years ago as a Hanukkah gift from my parents. This has some importance to me because it represented my Jewish identity.

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This picture represents my best years as a little kid. This was for Halloween and I obviously went all out.

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This photo of my sister, myself, and my grandfather, is one of my favorite photos from my childhood. It is really special to me because my grandfather and I had a really strong bond but he is sadly no longer with us today. This photo reminds me of all my great memories with him.

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This is a photo of 2 necklaces I was gifted for my Bat Mitzvah. They are both really important to me because they represent my Jewish identity in a beautiful way.

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This photo brings back memories of me doing dance which was a big part of my life for many years. Me in this costume really brings it to life.

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This is a photo of me when I was younger. This was my first ever wedding I went to and it was for my uncle.

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This chain was given to me from my dad. He bought it on his trip to Israel through his camp. It tells a story of something with a great meaning being passed down generation to generation. One day I hope to pass this down and continue the trend.

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This is special because it shows me just sitting reading a book with only one input, no screens or any distractions around me, something that was a vital part of my childhood.

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This is a Jewish star chain similar to the one I received for my bar mitzvah that I always wear to connect myself to Judaism and the Jewish people.

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This is a photo of myself and some of my middle school friends on a hike with our youth group. I think the photo just captures a genuine and candid moment of happiness, which is why it makes me smile to look at it now.

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This is a photo of my younger sister listening to our rabbi during morning services. The photo, with my sisters raised hand in the foreground and our rabbit speaking in the backgrounds, shows her engagement and curiosity when it comes to her faith. I also think that the irony of her being larger than the adult due to the camera angle conveys a meaningful message regarding the role of young people in the synagogue.

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This photo illustrates my connection to Jewish identity. Every day when I walk into my room, I am reminded of my relation to Israel and the Jewish community. I got it several years ago, by request, for Hannukah from my grandparents, and I have had it ever since.

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This is a picture of my little sister and me, after getting our nails done which was (and still is) one of our favourite things to do together. I think this picture shows our personalities well, and how much fun we have together. This picture was also taken during the summer, which was when we had the most fun together going to the pool, going to the park, or just hanging out outside especially because we were done with school.

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Here is a picture of myself at my sister’s bat mitzvah, which occurred in our dining room during lockdown. I read Torah for the event, and it was meaningful for all three of my sister, mom, and I to read a portion for my entire family watching on Zoom. This picture is also meaningful because I am wearing my grandfather’s tallis. Although I didn’t take the picture after learning about the tips, I think many of the tips apply to this picture, being that it is properly cratered, angled fairly, and has good lighting.

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This is a picture of me and my cousin Maddie. Ever since we were little my family has been very close. I am so grateful to have a family I can trust and have fun with. I cherish all the memories we have together and am excited to make more as we continue to grow.

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This is a photo of me and my friends from when we were little kids. It is nice to look back and be able to see these good memories from when I was a little kid and these experiences with my friends. What brings it to life is the poses with the laser tag guns like an action shot.

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This is a photo of my mom who is a rabbi. She has been a rabbi for about 20 years and it is a large part of her life. She has raised me with many Jewish traditions and taught me a lot. This photo while it doesn’t tell a huge story includes a huge part of my Jewish life and knowledge.

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This is my cousin and I. It is special to me because she lives far away and I don’t get to see her often (and we were cute) our smiles bring it to life

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This is my family menorah that we use every Chanukah! The story behind this is shown with the subject centered and alone to show its importance.

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This is a photo of me and my older sister, Jolie, at my grandmas house in Connecticut. When we were younger, we would make leaf piles in fall and jump in them. Both my sister and my grandmas house are special to me, so this photo really captures my childhood and the joy I  experienced.

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This is a ring that my mom got for her bat mitzvah from a relative. Then, on my bat mitzvah d

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This is a ring that my mom for got her bat mitzvah from a relative. Then, on my bat mitzvah day, she passed it down to me. This not only connects me to my mom, but also to my religion. It’s also a great memory from my bat mitzvah.

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This is a photo of my brother and I the first day he went skiing. Skiing has always been a large part of my families lives, and I was very excited that day to be able to share that part of my life with my brother for the first time. What brings it to life is the lighting which helps to provide perspective on the slope of the mountain and emphasizes the fact that we were on an incline and skiing.

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This is a necklace I received from my family for my Bat Mitzvah. This necklace connects me to my jewish identity both from the Star of David on the chain and the fact that I received it from the Jewish side of my family for my Bat Mitzvah. I wear this necklace every day and it connects me to both my religion and family.

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This picture of me and my twin sister is significant to me because it shows both our individual identities close relationship. We are wearing very different spunky outfits, but eating together.

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This Hannukiah sits on a shelf in my living room. It represents my family's Jewish identity and shows how important Judaism is to us.

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This is a photo of my brother and I in the Old City (Jerusalem) in Israel. It is special because the photo was taken in Israel which is where my family is from and also holds significance to me as a Jew.

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This is a chanukiah that my parents received from my great grandmother as a wedding gift. It was made in Israel and was given to them at their wedding in Israel, so it holds a lot of Jewish significance. We use it every Hanukkah to light the candles!

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This is a picture of me and my older sister at the bus stop on her first day of 1st grade. This picture is special to me because it proves that me and my sister always have been, and always will be, best friends.

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This is a picture of the mezuzah that is at my bedroom door. This photo is bright on one side and light on the other to show that even in times that are challenging, my Jewish community will always support me.

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This was when I was a kid i treasure this photo to always remember the easier life I had and how a child's imagination can take you anywhere.

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This Menorah has been around my family for as long as I can remember. This picture tells a story about a loving family and how religion can bring unity between people.

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This is a photo of me and my brother in 2015. This was taken on our first day of camp. The picture is so special because he is the reason I decided to go to camp. I met some of my best friends there and when I was that young, it was good having my brother there.

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This is a picture of a Menorah that my great grandma gave to my parents as a wedding gift. It is kept in my living room, and eventually me or my brother will have it. It was the first gift my parents received.

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I love this picture because it reminds me of when my sister and I were young. We used to make up all sorts of games and I feel the picture captures that camaraderie.

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My Grandmother bought me this Shofar for my bar mitzvah and I play at my temple every year for the high holidays

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This is my super far off grand father that help lead the Zionist movement in Russia and Germany considering he died in 1935 I never got to met him.

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This is a photo that my mothers friend took of me when I was going to go to 6th grade

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This is a picture of me and my cousins circa 2005 (I was a baby at the time)

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This is my dad's record collection which includes songs by jewish artists, and I enjoy listening to those albums

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This is a photo of my twin sister, on of my best friends from when I was younger and I. This picture is special to me because it represents the friendship that I have held onto for all of these years. It reminds me of the importance of friendship and family.

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This photo is special because it reminds me of a time when I was almost always care-free and playful. I used to love to play on the monkey-bars at parks. It was liberating to swing in the air and feel so high up off of the ground. It made me feel like I was bigger than I really was. Because I loved to swing on the monkey-bars my parents bought me a bar that I could put in my house. That is what I am doing here. I love the expression on my face because you can see that I was feeling pure joy.

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This photo tells the story of my first Siddur. When I was younger I went to a Jewish Day School where in first grade there was a tradition that the parents of each student would design individualized Siddur covers for their child. At the end of the year there was a ceremony where all of the first graders received a Siddur with the cover their parent’s had made for them. This is mine. I loved my cover.

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This is a picture of me and my family before my first summer at Eisner. This was a special moment as it started a long line of special memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. I cant wait to see my friends again this summer in Israel.