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This photo is special for a couple different reasons. The most obvious one being that it is a photo of my family and I, which is automatically something special. Aside from that, I personally think it’s special because it allows myself, and anyone else in my family, to look back and have a laugh at how we all looked when this photo was taken. And I think that’s what brings this photo to life too. The fact that my family and I all look so different now than we did when it was taken, is why this photo is special and how it’s brought to life. I don’t really remember having this photo taken, but I know for a fact that it was fun to take based on how we all look in the photo, and how we all react to seeing the photo now.

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This is a photo of me and my brothers at camp. While I don’t remember this specifically, I have so many memories of going to visiting day when I was younger to visit my older brothers at camp. It’s really special that camp is somewhere that I have had such a great relationship with my whole life and this photo well encapsulates the magic and happiness that camp is for me.

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this picture from my childhood is special to me because it is a photo of my brother and me doing something we bonded over, playing the piano. my brother and i grew up side by side and this photo shines a light on how close we are as twins.

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This photo is special to me for a couple of reasons. The photo is a picture of my brother and I when we were a lot younger. Since the picture was taken, we have grown and matured together. It is pretty special to see where we’ve both come from to where we are now. Also, the picture is special because we took it in front of our grandparents garden, where carrots, tomatoes and squash were being grown. Today, my grandfather still grows the same foods, the only thing that changed is us.

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This picture is special because me and my brother are really close and it reminds me of our childhood. Specifically, it was taken on Halloween which was my favorite holiday so that brings back good memories of trick or treating with him as well.

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When I was 5 years old my grandparents took me to Disney World for the first time. My grandmother passed away recently so this is one of many great memories I have of spending time with her. She also took me to New York, Philadelphia, and DC. I miss her very much.

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This picture is important to me because it was my first year at camp and I just made so many new friends, and I started to become more outgoing with other people.

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This cup was given to me as a gift from my temple after my Bat Mitzvah.

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this cup has been passed down from my grandfather to his son (my dad) to me.

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This picture with my grandma is very special to me because every year in Cape Cod we take the same picture by the beach and this one was the first. My Grandma is my hero and I look up to her for everything. I will forever cherish our special bond and will continue to learn from her every single day!

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This picture is from 2016, and it is special to me because it was taken at my favorite place (camp) with my favorite people. It is one of the moments in my childhood that made me feel pure joy, and I hope to relive that feeling in my future experiences.

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This photo was taken at a Red Sox game that I went to with my dad. It signifies the close relationship that I have with him, as well as my entire family. This picture is so special to me because it shows my commitment to family.

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This is a modern commentary of the Torah that was gifted to me by my temple when I was confirmed. Confirmation was very important to me because my maturity and empathy are rooted in my Jewish identity, and the community at my temple inspires me to be my best self. I do not exactly know who I am yet, and I may not know for a long time, but my Jewish morality will take me down a path of self growth in which I will find myself. I hope to continue spreading my knowledge and compassion past the walls of my temple and into everyday life, and confirming my Judaism will help me reach that goal.

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These candle stick holders are important to my family because my mom used to use these to light shabbat candles with her grandparents and now I do the same with my grandparents.

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This chain represents the pride I have for my religion. It was given to me by my sister and it connects me to religion even when I am not in services or in the synagogue.

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This is a picture of me when I was 6 years old. In my family, we have a brown leather chain that I take a picture in every year, and this tradition has been going on my whole life. This chair is special to me, as it's been in my house for my entire life.

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This is my great-grandfather's kiddish cup. His initials, EE, are inscribed in it. It was used at family weddings, and also my bar mitzvah.

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This photo is special to me because it was taken in the metrowest suburbs when I was little, where I ended up moving a few years later. The m
ovement of the seesaw brings the photo to life.

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This is a photo from before my sister's bat mitzvah. It tells the story of her Bat Mitzvah occuring during a blizzard and COVID.

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this is a platter that we use during sedars. it’s always been a part of my household and without it, it would feel like a piece of my home was missing.

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This photo is of me and my older sister Maya. I was about two months old at the time, and even though I was so young, this picture is pretty accurate for describing our relationship today. She still makes the face that she is making in this photo, especially when she is either very angry or hugging someone very tight (as she is here). Even though I have lost some baby fat since then, I still love looking at this photo to remind myself how much me and my sister's relationship has grown.

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This picture is of me and my younger brother. This photo is special to me because it represents the close relationship I have with him. Also, it is on our boat, a place where both of us like to spend our time. Looking at this picture, it brings me happiness as I think about our childhood.

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This is a picture of my parents ketubah and it is important because it acknowledges that they are married under the eyes of God. It hangs in our hallway and symbolizes their love and unity

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This photo is special to me because it represents that thing that is most important to me, my family. I love spending time with my family, whether it's traveling or our daily family dinners. They are the people that I trust most in the world and they always have my back.

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This is a special Star of David necklace that is passed down through the generations to the eldest daughter of each family. I love the tradition and the stories that it holds.

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This photo is from when I got confirmed. This photo/event was a big step in my Jewish journey. This photo was taken at the event as my rabbi was speaking to me.

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This photo is from the beginning of my friendship with my best friend sara. This photo is so special because who would have known we would stay best friends all the way to this day.

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this picture is from my first dance recital. it is special because it ignited a love that has lasted for over 15 years. Dance is part of my identity and I wouldn't be who I am without it.

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this is the tallis my mom had made for me for my bat mitzvah. on both sides cut outs of my great grandmothers handkerchiefs are lined next to each other. on the four corners there are four different squares- one with my hebrew name, one with all the names of my family members, one with an important quote to me, and one with my bat mitzvah date. This photo tells the story of not only my bat mitzvah, but generations of family that came before me, as well

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This is a candle from my bar mitzvah that was gifted to me by my aunt. Every time the candle is lit, I remember the amazing night I had.

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This book was a gift from my great grandparents to my grandma from their trip to Israel. This photo tells the story of how our religion has been important to relatives before me. Based on how this came from Israel, it makes me get more excited about my trip to Israel soon.

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this picture is from when we went apple picking with my family when I was about 4 years old. This photo is special to me because it brings me back to when life was simpler. At least in a kid’s eyes, life wasn’t as complicated and the things that matter are about who you are going to have a play date with or what your favorite doll is wearing. It also reminds me of fun times with family. To this day I still enjoy spending time with my extended family because most of my cousins are around my age.

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This is a picture of the Yad I used on my Bar Mitzvah. I chose the beads that went on it and constructed it myself, which gave a more personal feel using it that day.

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This is a photo of me and my brother in the woods. It shows how I was exited to explore the world and see what it had to offer. I love exploring new things and seeing the beauty in the world, and this picture tells that story.

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This is a yad that I made at my temple and used for my bar mitzvah. To me, all the pieces represent all the different parts of my life that came together on that day.

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This is a photo of my grandma and I celebrating Chanukah. It is special because she is putting a bracelet on me that I still have to this day. The photo captures a moment of fun holiday celebration as well as the genuineness of the moment.

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This is a cup I received at my bar mitzvah.

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This photo is of my extended family who gathered in Cape Town from three continents to celebrate my Barmitzvah. This is the only time in my life we have all been together. The beauty of the wine farm and family reunion is captured here

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These Shabbat candlesticks have been passed from generation to generation. From my great grandfather who fled from Russia to South Africa and now to us in New York

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This picture is incredibly significant to me as it is a photo of the people I love most in this world and my favorite place. These people are my best friends and my family, and I am so thankful to have them all in my life.

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The last photo I took was a picture of my dog, my dogs bring me happiness, so I always wanna get photos of them.

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This is the torah that was given to me after I was Bar Mitzvahed. It is incredibly special to me, knowing that I earned it through my hard work. It is even more special to me after learning about the holocaust and all that my jewish ancestors have gone through for their faith.

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This picture is of my cousins and I. It is special to me because every time we get together we recreate this picture and it is so cool to see everyone as they get older.

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My special item is my tallit. It is special to me because my grandparents got it for me on their trip to Israel.