Tyler Farkas will become a B’rit Mitzvah on June 21, 2025.
Tyler is the child of Rachael and Don Farkas, the brother of Hannah and Colin Farkas, and the grandson of Howard Farkas, Kathy Farkas, Toni Albert, and Alan Feigenbaum (z’l). A 10th grader at Page High School, Tyler loves playing soccer.
Tyler’s love for dogs and animals has inspired him to volunteer and gather supplies for the local animal shelter. He has raised money and collected pet items from friends and family and has visited local pet stores to purchase the specific supplies requested by the shelter. Tyler is actively involved in delivering the donations, spending time with the dogs, and assisting with various chores around the shelter. His dedication and compassion have made a meaningful difference in the lives of the animals and the shelter staff.
Sam Glasser will become a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday June 7, 2025, at 11:00am at The Temple. He was born on June 3, 2012, in Tacoma, WA. His parents are Elise and Phillip Glasser. His grandparents are Roe and Richard Glasser of Franklin, TN and Deborah and Donald Shirley of Chickamauga, GA.
A sixth grader at Grace Christian Academy, Sam loves football, cooking shows, playing video games with friends, and Ole Miss sports. For his mitzvah project, Sam is collecting and donating used sporting equipment for Elevation Sports, a nonprofit organization dedicated to leadership training of under privileged youth in Nashville and beyond.
Zachary Hamaoui will become a B’rit Mitzvah on June 14, 2025 at Congregation Micah.
Zachary is the child of Aylene and Bert Hamaoui, and the brother of Parker and Peyton Hamaoui. A 7th grader at Heritage Middle School, Zachary loves football and is a quarterback on his middle school team. He also enjoys music and going to concerts.
Mark Kocourek became a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday May 3, 2025 at The Temple. May 3, 2025. He was born on March 4, 2011 in Nashville. His parents are Jaime Heller and Mark Kocourek. His grandparents are Toni Heller and the late Dr. Richard Heller of Nashville, TN, and Nancy Kocourek of Overland Park, KS.
A seventh grader at University School of Nashville, Mark enjoys dogs, video games, soccer, and robotics. For his mitzvah project, Mark is collecting legos and video games for Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.
Mark Kocourek became a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday May 3, 2025 at The Temple. May 3, 2025. He was born on March 4, 2011 in Nashville. His parents are Jaime Heller and Mark Kocourek. His grandparents are Toni Heller and the late Dr. Richard Heller of Nashville, TN, and Nancy Kocourek of Overland Park, KS.
A seventh grader at University School of Nashville, Mark enjoys dogs, video games, soccer, and robotics. For his mitzvah project, Mark is collecting legos and video games for Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.
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