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A barmitzvah with liver (not chopped)

May 26, 2011 13:55

By

Jennifer Lipman,

Jennifer Lipman

1 min read

A man has celebrated the barmitzvah of his liver.

Toronto academic Frank Bialystok underwent a liver transplant in 1998.

Thirteen years later, he decided to mark the organ's birthday with a traditional Jewish coming of age ceremony.

Mr Bialystok, who organised the event with the help of his wife Ellen, said before he read from the Torah: "My pre-owned liver and I are privileged to be here with you as we undertake this symbolic rite of passage."

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