Many Paths to the Mountaintop: My Daughter's First Time at a Reform Synagogue

On Saturday, Heloise went to a friend's bat mitzvah.

There was nothing unusual about that.  My daughter had her bat mitzvah back in January, and she’s been invited to at least one similar celebration every month this year.  Even in COVID, the religious ceremonies and small parties must happen, and we’ve spent plenty on gifts for a host of girls.

Until Sat…