Synagogue life is celebratory in a variety of ways, through ritual and holiday worship, nuptials, dedications, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and the special honoring of individuals who uniquely serve the well-being of their community. While practice, participation, and the nature of events celebrating communal life may vary between individual congregations, the common themes of reverence and celebration for the gift of life in the activities of synagogues is both prevalent and readily inspiring.