Jasmine (Bracha Eitana) celebrated her Bat Mitzvah on June 4, 2011, at Congregation Beth Hatikvah in Bremerton.
Jasmine is the daughter of Melinda and Anthony Balasa and sister of Sabrina. Her grandparents are Eunice and Don Albright of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Emery Balasa of Ventura, Calif., and Sue Balasa of Harper, Tex.
Jasmine is a 9th grader at Central Kitsap Junior High. She enjoys martial arts, basketball, music and learning about other cultures. She lived in Japan for three years and taught English to children. For her mitzvah project, Jasmine is volunteering at the Hasslewood YMCA.
Jasmine Grace Balasa
