Samantha Jessica Wajcman, daughter of Shira Wajcman and Michael Wajcman (z”l), will become a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Congregation Beth Shalom.

Samantha is the granddaughter of Stephen and Toba Maslan, Simon Wajcman and Rochelle Wajcman. She has three siblings, Jeremiah (14), Eitan (13) and Briella (2).

Some of Samantha’s hobbies include singing in her middle school’s choir, creating art and playing video games.

For her mitzvah project, Samantha is making and collecting cards of support to send to Israeli Defense Forces soldiers.