Graham Becomes a Man

By Camilla Garrison

On October 19, 2024 the extensive extended family of Graham Merced gathered in one city for the first time in years, to witness and celebrate the Jewish coming of age tradition the Bar Mitzvah. Most of the family met at the Temple on Saturday morning for the actual Bar Mitzvah until about 10:00. After some mingling in the courtyard, everyone started to head over to the Merced Residence for luncheon. A dinner that night and breakfast the next morning were also hosted so there was time to talk to everyone.