Rhys Wayne Pabst, son of Lara and Ben Pabst, will become a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Congregation Kol Ami.

He and his twin brother, Harry, will celebrate their b’nai mitzvah together.

Rhys’ grandparents are community members Susan and Scott Krigel; and Anne and Hank Pabst of St. Paul, Minnesota. In addition to his twin brother, he has an older sister, Norah. 

Some of Rhys’ hobbies include running, playing hockey and playing soccer. During the summer, he goes to Camp Widjiwagan in Minnesota. 

For his mitzvah project, Rhys has volunteered at Jewish Family Services.