Sally Gottesman Reading Her Letter This document study is applicable to:Taking Risks, Making Change: Bat Mitzvah and Other Evolving Traditions Sally Gottesman's Letter to Temple Shomrei Emunah Sally Gottesman reading the letter she wrote in 1974 to the ritual committee of Temple Shomrei Emunah, requesting a Saturday morning Bat Mitzvah. View transcript. Credit: Courtesy of Sally Gottesman