My name is Nora van Gulden and I am a rising eighth grader at Craftsbury Academy.  I live in Craftsbury with my mother and father and brother Sylvan and my dog, Frida.  In my spare time I like to ride horses, swim and play soccer.  I like to read and I have too many that I like to choose a favorite.  I like mysteries, dramas, comedies and  books about horses. My favorite color is blue.  I like all foods but my favorites are macaroni and cheese, brownies loaded baked potatoes, and cider.   The best thing about preparing for my bat mitzvah was all the people I met, like Rabbi David, Beth, Amy and my cohort.  Please join me for my bat mitzvah ceremony.