As an Orthodox Jew, it is of great importance to me that I live in the ways taught by the Hebrew Bible (Torah) as a man of principal and give back to my community. Every week, I volunteer at my local synagogue as a cantor and recite a portion of the Torah to my congregation. Doing so isn’t such an easy task; rather it requires a good amount of effort and time in preparation. With the busy schedule a dual-curriculum brings along, it is of necessity that I manage my time wisely in order to practice and become proficient in the recitation so that there will be no mistakes. Although I may be overwhelmed at times with schoolwork or work around the house, my commitment to my congregation never waivers because the reward is so much greater. When
