Kate Bukengolts will become a bat mitzvah on Saturday, December 6, at 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Micah. She is the child of Tania and Boris Bukengolts, the sister of Sasha and Anna, and the granddaughter of Alla of Nashville and Ludmila of Minsk, Russia.
A seventh grader at Meigs Middle Magnet School, Kate is very busy with many hobbies - she plays piano, studies Russian, does gymnastics, loves to foster pets, enjoys swimming, and cooking.
For her Mitzvah project, Kate is fostering puppies for Wags and Tails.
Nomi Chen Goldman will become a bat mitzvah on Saturday, December 6, at 11 a.m. at The Temple. She was born on October 5, 2012, in New York City. Her parents are Cindy Chen and Paul Goldman. Her grandparents are Joyce and William Goldman of Lincolnshire, Ill., Jamie Chen of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Charlie Chen of Taipei, Taiwan.
A seventh grader at Harpeth Hall, Nomi loves tennis, skiing, art, reading and baking.
For Nomi’s mitzvah project, she volunteered with Nashville Book Connection at a local elementary school, helping K–2 students discover and connect with books they love. As an avid reader herself, Nomi believes every child should have access to high-quality books. To support this mission, she is hosting a bake sale to raise funds for Nashville Book Connection, helping them share the joy of reading with even more children.
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