Daria Avida Daughter of Lily and Gideon Avida, Saturday, Dec. 13 at Peninsula Sinai Congregation in Foster City.

Chloe Backshall Daughter of Melissa and Tim Backshall, Saturday, Dec. 13 at Beth Chaim Congregation in Danville.

Emma Backshall Daughter of Melissa and Tim Backshall, Saturday, Dec. 13 at Beth Chaim Congregation in Danville.

Roger Garrett Biddle Son of Jessica Natkin and Blair Biddle, Saturday, Dec. 13 at Temple Sinai in Oakland.

Eliana Bloomfield Daughter of Judy and Leon Bloomfield, Saturday Dec. 13 at Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland.

Rachel Rose Botkin Daughter of Lee Anna and David Botkin, Saturday, Dec. 13 at Congregation Shir Hadash in Los Gatos.

Marly Reece Feigin Daughter of Randi and Aaron Feigin, Saturday, Dec. 13 at Congregation Shir Hadash in Los Gatos.

Jacob Gottesman Son of Bonnie Wolf and Michael Gottesman, Saturday, Dec. 13 at Peninsula Temple Beth El in San Mateo.

Daniel Kos Son of Nayra and Ivo Kos, Saturday, Dec. 13 at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco.

Reed Neulight Son of Bonnie and Seth Neulight, Saturday, Dec. 13 at Congregation Rodef Sholom in San Rafael.

Joe Schneider Son of Sara and Michael Schneider, Saturday, Dec. 13 at Temple Beth Torah in Fremont.

Aidan Steckley Son of Allison and Brian Steckley, Saturday, Dec. 13 at Peninsula Temple Sholom in Burlingame.

Serena Stein Daughter of Helen Bruno and Kevin Stein, Saturday, Dec. 13 at Congregation Sha’ar Zahav in San Francisco.

Beryl Yaffa, Nicole Lance, Emilie Goldman, Alisa Yaffa and Jackie Dines will celebrate their b’not mitzvah on Saturday, Dec. 13 during Shabbat morning services at Congregation Beth Jacob in Redwood City.

They have been studying Judaism together for the past three years and have become dear friends, exploring history, Bible, Jewish texts, mitzvot and prayer, and learning to chant Hebrew. After having many beautiful discussions about the relevance of Jewish values in their lives, this journey has changed each of them and has made them feel more connected to community and to Judaism.