Adonai
is a Flower in my Heart
By Wyatt Isaacs
Becoming
a bar mitzvah means that I am maturing in my life – my life means my
home, school, plays, musicals and of course my family and community. It means
I take on more responsibility – be more loving, kind, and compassionate.
And helpful. I am not going to rely on anyone to think or speak for me. I’m
crying tears of joy to be a bar mitzvah because I want to be a person of G*d.
I was asked to carry the Torah in my backpack and travel to many people in
the world to encourage them to learn about its wisdom.
Being
a bar mitzvah is like growing a garden because you have to practice your Torah
portion a 100 times, like you have to water the soil. You also have to weed
out all the things that get in the way of your heart. I plant seeds and love
to watch the little sprouts grow, like how we all started. I am so happy when
the plants give fruits or vegetables, just like we all have something to give
in our lives.
Sometimes
I am bullied and feel invisible and left out. People judge me because I am
different. Sometimes I don’t feel peace…but I think mean bullies
are in more pain than me. It is much harder to hurt someone than be hurt.
It was the job of the priests to bring the lepers back into the village when
they were healed. I want to help anyone that feels on the outside to be included.
So
if you’re thinking what a weird torah speech, it just came from the
heart. I care more about having a bar mitzvah than having things – what
I learn everyday is something that can’t be bought. I love being who
I am. I am giving, peaceful and kind- like the orchids that are all around
me today. Adonai is a flower in my heart.
I want
to thank Cantor Steve, Elaine Hall, Katiana Mckelvy and Karen Howard - I am
here today because of their help and love.
And
all the people that support me- my mom, dad, brother and all my relatives;
my friends and teachers that always encourage me to be my best and learn so
that I can be a better teacher to others someday. And that day starts today,
on my bar mitzvah.
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