A true mensch, and a bit more

Services at Congregation Shalom Aleichem in Kissimmee, Florida, were almost done. Marilyn Glaser, the president, had completed the announcements, and our "rabbi" was about to lead us in Adom Olam. I rose to make an announcement.

"I think we need to do a Shehecheyanu blessing in honor of Asher driving himself to services tonight. He's finally old enough to make the trip on his own!"

"Great idea," said Glaser. We recited the prayer in honor of living to this moment, and then even sang "Simon Tov, Mazel Tov" for good measure.

Wait! Old enough to drive himself? But Asher Tomberg, who leads our Fri...