Words from families.

By the time my bar mitzvah arrived the sense of dread I had at the beginning had been replaced by a feeling of pride, connection and accomplishment.

It was more than I ever thought a bar-mitzvah could be. It inspired us, brought us closer to each other, to Israel, to the Jewish people…

Brad's warmth, patience and non-judgemental approach immediately put Jake at ease and surprisingly Jake was motivated to learn. Under Brad's guidance Jake progressed remarkably quickly and became enthusiastic and confident.

It brought my wife, my son and I closer together. It showed all my kids a side of Judaism they had never seen.

He transformed my bar-mitzvah from amazing to extravagant, my mind from "on" to genuinely alive with ideas, and my confidence, curiosity, and connection to Judaism grew stronger than ever.

I never could have imagined it could be what Rabbi Brad made it to be. It brought my wife, my son and I closer together. It showed all my kids a side of Judaism they had never seen. Rabbi Brad himself, without saying a word, embodies the most beautiful and human side of Judaism.

Rabbi Brad helped create an extraordinary bar-mitzvah experience for our family, and we are deeply grateful for the care, thought and energy he brought to every part of it. What made it especially memorable was the father-and-son journey he created — including a hike through the Jerusalem forest. Through thoughtful conversation along the way, he helped make the experience deeply personal and spiritually significant. Brad created an environment that strengthened the connection between my son and me at an important milestone. Deeply memorable, meaningful and authentic — at a level we simply could not have imagined.

That whole Israel trip is one of the highlights of our family's life journey… and Brad and Michal were instrumental in making it so special.