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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
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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 .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l . . . . . . . . . . l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l . . . . . . . . . . . . l . . . . . . . . . .Food & fresh diapers Trains Yankees Yu Gi-Oh cards Harry Potter Little League baseball Piano Family tree
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