Success after failure - Learning new skills Comment on the lessons you learn from the stories at By: Violet Cohen Magen David Yeshivah Something that happened to me when I didn’t give up was when I kept trying and trying to make a roller coaster with my brother. We tried 17 times and it never worked. Finally, on the 18th time, I put the last piece on and it finally worked. It took us 2 hours but we finally succeeded. I was so happy. Then we put a marble on it and it went through the whole roller coaster. That is a time when I tried and failed but I never gave up. By: Shelly Greenstein Magen David Yeshivah One time, I said that I would not drink any soda until the summer. I tried and I did it for 2 weeks. Then I couldn’t help it and I drank some. Once I drank it, I decided to try again next time. So, I tried it again and I got it for 3 weeks. Then I couldn’t stop myself from not drinking it. The soda looked so good. So, I said I will try again next time. TorahContest.com If you want to increase your success rate, double your failure rate. By: Shoshana Dweck <strong>Bar</strong>kai Yeshivah Everyone has a goal that they want to achieve. Ruth has always dreamed of being a ballerina. She asked her mother if she can take ballet classes. Her mother signed her up. The day after her first ballet class, Ruth had bruises all over her body and skin tears on her feet. When she went to school, all of her friends made fun of the way she looked. They made fun of the fact that she took a ballet class. The next week, she forgot about her friends’ comments and the bruises that hurt. She danced her heart out. At the end of the course, when the ballet show took place, she was the star of show. At the end of the show, everyone complimented her about how wonderful she danced, including her friends. Never give up on your dreams. If you work hard enough, they will come true. By: Jacqueline Salman Magen David Yeshivah Sarah thought she was an amazing artist. So, she entered the art contest. It happens 5 times a year in her school. When she got it back, she had so many mistakes. “This girl you drew was too fat,” “She didn’t have enough hair in the drawing,” and so on. The next competitions came and went and, every time they came, she entered and kept telling herself, “I can do it.” Finally, she won and got awards because she kept trying. By: Maya Zabari <strong>Bar</strong>kai Yeshivah Once, my friend had to memorize a monologue for a school play. She worked really hard but, when the time came, she forgot the words. She stumbled over her lines and finally everyone laughed her off the stage. The next time she was in a play, she didn’t want to do it because last time she got embarrassed. I told her that she can’t give up. If it doesn’t work the next time, keep trying. Be true to yourself. If you really enjoy acting or singing or dancing or anything else, don’t give up on it. By: Orly Alchkifati <strong>Bar</strong>kai Yeshivah One time, when I was little, I was shy and scared to sing in front of people. Everyone wanted to hear my voice and how I sing. I was scared they wouldn’t like my voice and would laugh at me. When I sing, I express myself and who I am. But, because of fear, I wasn’t able to do that. People thought I was a little shy girl with no talent. But, later on in life, I learned that when you think too much or overthink it you start to get scared. So, the message I’m trying to say is don’t get scared or you’ll regret it for life. Never overthink, just do what you truly believe. NEW MOBILE SITE: TorahContest.com 58 <strong>Bar</strong>/Bat <strong>Mitzvah</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> 718-909-6060 View magazine online at BMmagazine.com
Dedicated In Loving Memory of ABE E. ASH A”H Who led his life devoted to his family and Torah values. A man who exemplified Humility, Kindness and Care. His warm loving smile will surely be missed. His memory will forever be in our hearts and a constant source of inspiration to all of us. With Much Love and Respect Always! By his wife Sylvia, Children, Grand Children and Great Grandchildren <strong>Bar</strong>/Bat <strong>Mitzvah</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> 718-909-6060 View magazine online at BMmagazine.com 59
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