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Andrew,

Today as

a bar mitzvah,

Youare d

emonstra

tingyour

commitment

To being

a respons

ibleJewi

sh adult.

Youhave

begun the

journey of

a lifetime

To becom

e who yo

u truly ar

e,

WhoGod

has called

youto be

.

YOUR F

AMILY

AND F

RIEND

S

W E V E WAT C HE D H I M M AT U RE

I NT O A N IC E YO UN G M AN,

T H O U G H TF U L A N D C O N S I DE R AT E.

HE G IV ES H IS V IE WP OI NT S

A ND I S S MA RT. HE HAS A R EAL

C O M M I TM E N T T O JUDAI SM.

O RI T JENKINS , HE B R E W T E A C H E R

From ball caps to yarmulkes, Andrew comes of age

Book of Andrew 13: 1 13


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A history of Andrews Healthy Obsessions

N O P A S S I N G I N T E R E S T S . A N D R E W C O M M I T S 1 0 0 0 P E R C E N T .

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August 9, 1995 to 1997 1997-2003 Since 1999 2003-2004 2002-2006 2000-2007 Since 2006 2007-present

baseballnow and forever


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Today, Andrew, you are a piano man

Seeing his friend, John, play the piano got Andrew interested in music. It was challenging

at first, but a talented, patient and understanding teacher like Kenny McKenzie inspired

and encouraged him. Andrew started playing and played well: jazz, Bach, Mozart and

Billy Joel. Recently, he started learning electric guitar.

Hes definitely the most astonishing student Ive ever had no lie hes unstoppable

almost, an extraordinarily fast learner. Kenny

In 5th-6th grade choir, Andrew was selected to solo with the Brooklyn Conservatory

of Music Orchestra and three New York area high school choirs. He didnt talk about it.

He didnt brag. Andrew doesnt need the spotlight or attention to do well.

Vids uploaded to YouTubeAndrew teaching Billy Joel songs.

TanSunGal:) Awesome ...

Djcraig95Very nice job on a difficultsong!!!

xxtikialohaxxWoW ur really gud and uronly...wot lyk 11 r 12 r sumtin!!!

qaszx2you inspired me soo muchi think im gonna take up pianonow!!


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From generation to generation . . .

H O W A C U R I O S I T Y B E C A M E A P A S S I O N .

A F A M I LY T RE E

An episode of Oprah about tracing African

American family roots through the times

of slavery gave Jordan and Andrew the

idea to record their family tree. It became

his bar mitzvah project. He found out about

his ancestors and relatives occupations,

their personal lives and where and when

they lived. He interviewed family members.

Then he built a tree online. He ended up

with 1,200 relatives. He consulted with

Aunt Julianne and interviewed his dads

Aunt Barbara, who knew about her fifthgreat grandmother. He wrote Rabbi

Rosswaski in Berlin, who shares a great

grandfather with Bubbe. The rabbi called

him. Family members added facts and

stories. It allowed him to share family

history so everyone can stay in touch.

Great-great grandfather,

Philip Diamond

I wish I would have gotten to know my

grandfather a little more. Papa Phil always

would say, Hey handsome devil. He was fun.

In Las Vegas, Andrew interviews Marsha, Bubbes cousin

from Russia, for his family history project


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The Book of Baseball

To Andrew, its not just a game played for fun. Its the history ofbaseball and statistics, visits to the National Baseball Hall of Fame

in Cooperstown. A tour of Yankee Stadium. Yankees tickets.

He wants to know whats going on in the field. Tell me more about

this player. Why did the baseball manager make this tactical move?

Why did he bunt? Why did he steal instead of sacrifice? Dad

Im lucky to have Andrew as a son,

he does the things that I like and

that I liked when I was a kid.

Billy Joel, piano, Yankees baseball.

Dad always encourages me.

He tells me to work hard.

I N T H E B I G I N N I N G , G O D C R E A T E D H E A V E N O N E A R T H . . .

He wants to be a pitcher on his school team. He takes pitching lessons. He tries hard. He hustles. He knows the game. Dad

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Warm and Considerate

Not too embarrassed to give his mom a hug and kiss at camp:

He came home from camp more mature, with some life

experience, independence. Mom

Mom helps me. Shes like a chauffeur. She drives me

everywhere: bar mitzvah and piano lessons and baseball

practice. Shes always at my games and always helps me

with my homework.

From left:

Aunt Ellen,

Poppy Howard,Bubbe, Aunt Edy,

Mom, Aunt

Julianne and

Valerie, Shira

and Marnie and

Jordan.

Andrew gives us a lot of joy and pleasure, such a kind, caring, sensitive individual, and so

bright and beautiful. He listens to people and tunes in to what they have to say. Bubbe

Bubbe and Poppy Howard always make you feel good. Bubbe is a good cook and always

positive. Andrew

Hes a very warm and considerate person. When he gives me a hug, I know he really

means it. He comes over to you and puts his arm around you and makes you feel good.

Poppy Howard



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Mature and Responsible

I dont worry about him.

Hell make the right

decisions. Dad

Andrews a good influence.

parents of all his friends

Andrew enjoys

beating Uncle David

at video games

Andrew is loveable and huggable.

Hes caring, smart and fun to be with.

Nana (with Hunter)

Mason, a train-obsessed cousin:

Hes cute. He likes the same

things I did when I was young.

Im not afraid to try new things,

like rock climbing.

Andrew is always there for me. He helps me with

my homework. Hes fun to play sports with.

Sometimes we dont get along, but we always get

through it. Jordan

Andrew has a wry, dead-on

sense of humor. Aunt Ellen

Hes a lot of fun to be with. He makes

the trampoline really bouncy.

Shira & Marnie


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Copyright 2008 Ellen Braunstein Tribute Stories Keepsake Books for bar mitzvahs, weddings

and milestone occasions www.tribute-stories.com. Photography and collecting photos : MomGift from Bubbe and Poppy Howard and Aunt Ellen and Uncle Mark.

Family is very important to me because

they are the principle people I love and careabout most. Its one of the main sources of support,

true love back and forth. Howard

I want to thank my parents and everyone who made this day possible.

Andrew Miles Silberfeld

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