Timeline
When will I have my Bar Mitzvah?
October 2026
What was my grandmother’s recipe?
Chocolate Babka
Why did my family choose my first name?
Because they liked the name
What is my artifact and who gave it to me?
My artifact is an NCAA basketball and my friend Misha gave it to me for my 11th birthday
What is the English proverb to my Hebrew quote?
“Life is short”
When and where was my grandfather born?
In 1928 in Hungary
How many cups of flower does it need?
1 cup of flower
Who was my first name named after?
My fathers uncle
What shot did I make with this ball that was very meaningful?
I made an in game and 1 three pointer with this ball
Why is my Hebrew quote important to me?
It’s important to me because in life you don’t get that many opportunities and you have to use everyday wisely?
What year did my grandfather (dad’s side) have his Bar Mitzvah?
1943
Who did my great grandmother pass this recipe to?
My grandmother on my mom’s side
What does my middle name Raphael mean?
Raphael means healing from G-d and it originates from the country Israel
Where do I bring the ball and where do I play with it?
I bring this ball to every game and practice and play with it every day
What is my whole Hebrew quote?
“Eat and drink for tomorrow we shall die”
Which of my great grandparents were part of the youth zionist movement in Czech?
Sarah and Shmuel
What do you do after you add all the ingredients to the flour?
Mix the dough and let it rise then roll the dough flat
Where does my last name Kimel originate from?
The name Kimel comes from the name Kimmel and it originates in Germany
Who would I pass down this ball to and why?
I would pass this ball down to the next generation and I would do it so they could experience the love and passion I have
What does my English quote relate to?
You have to continue working to have a dream and you have to protect that dream
Who’s parents and brother were taken from Hungary to Auschwitz with him and got killed in the gas chamber (he didn’t die)?
Frank Rosenbaum
What are the main ingredients in the chocolate babka?
1 cup of flour
3 tablespoons of margarine (for pareve) or butter (for dairy)
½ a teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 cup of boiling water
2 eggs
1 teaspoon of yeast
1 cup of cocoa powder
What does my Hebrew name mean and what did it remind my parents of?
My hebrew name means fresh and it reminded my parents of something that came out of nature that was fresh and green and was flourishing
Who do I teach basketball with this ball and who do I play with with the ball?
I teach my sister basketball and I play with all my friends when they come over
What do I have to do to keep my dreams?
I have to not worry of what people think of me and keep working hard