Sophia balances being the responsible middle child with a sense of joy and fun. While startingÌýhighÌýschool can be stressful, Sophia revels in the increased opportunities and freedoms, especiallyÌýart classes where her creativity shines.Ìý

When Sophia’s Bat Mitzvah was postponed due to COVID, she took it all in her stride. When the time finally came to celebrate, she was most excited about spending time with her interstate cousins and grandparents whom she hadn’t seen in too long.Ìý

When Sophia got up to deliver herÌýDvarÌýTorah, you couldn’t see her nerves; all that was evident was a confident, spunky young girl who spoke with poise and wisdom. In the age of social media influencers, Sophia spoke about the importance of surrounding oneself with positive influencers and influences and being cognisant of the sway we have on others. Sophia, you ooze positivity and ‘chen’ and you already are a happy, positive influence on everyone who is privileged enough to be in your orbit. The world is a better place because you are in it.ÌýMazal tov, Sophia!Ìý