By Sarah Tawil There was a new girl in school. Her name is Jen. Every day, she would walk to school alone. One day, her parents won the lottery and it was all over the school. All of a sudden, everyone ran to her and wanted to be her friend. After a few days, she realized that…
By Clarisse Cohen “Help me,” Alison said acting all nervous. “Alexis, I didn’t do my homework,” Alison said. Alison rushed to Alexis and said, “Please help me.” Alexis knew it was Alison’s first time not doing homework so she gave her the worksheet. One week later, Alexis forgot to write down her homework. The next day, she…
By Joseph Ades When you have a good friend, he will always be there for you. It doesn’t matter about the games, money, etc. It’s the best feeling in the world to have a friend who you know will always be there for you. This story was published in the Bar Mitzvah Magazine
By David Saka You have a friends and he helped you with your homework. He helps you for a long time because he cares about you. You are out for lunch. Two people ask you for money. First friend is your best friend. Second friend helped you. If you give money to your best friend, than you…
By Victor Sardar A good friend and a bad friend are totally different. Good friends are people who are nice. One time, I went to my cousin. We went together to our friends. I am not as good of a sports player as other kids. They let only the best kids play. My cousin was part of…
By Yvonne Mizrahi Shelly is a very quiet girl. She is very good at sports. One day, loud and popular girl Lauren was in a tennis tournament and needed a partner. Lauren decided to ask Shelly because she is good at sports. Shelly agreed and practiced with Lauren every day. She also taught her how to do…
By Jack Lati A sign of a good friend is if he is a nice person. One time you could do what you want and later you do what he wants to do.
By Alana Gindi One day Marielle needed help doing schoolwork in class. She was upset because there was a test on that subject the next day. Another girl, named Susan, said to Marielle, “I saw you needed help. Can I help you?” Marielle said, “Sure, thank you!” Susan sat at her desk and helped her with the…
By Sophie Greenberg Two girls were out in a park. One was Anastasia and the other, Katie. Anastasia was a very quite girl but sometimes she would try to talk. Katie was always talking; she talked and talked and talked. One time, when Anastasia was talking, Katie came up and interfered in her conversations. But, Anastasia kept…
By Michelle Kassab One day, my friend Emily and I were at school. Lisa, the popular girl, came up to me and invited me to her party. But my best friend, Emily, wasn’t invited. I told Emily that if she wasn’t invited I won’t go either. Emily said, “Go and have fun.” So, I went. At…
By Morris Guindi People choose friends that take advantage of them because they want money, toys, to be in a big house, be popular and try to be cool. The sign of a good friend is if you get in a fight with someone and he is on your side. Also, if he includes you in everything…
By Morris Esquenazi I have a friend who is everything I can ask for. He shares because he knows how it feels to want something and not get it. He is also a good influence. He is well behaved. My friend has a great quality of honesty. He is always nice even when we disagree. Today, most…
By Stephanie Franco It is important to know who is a true friend and who isn’t. The feeling of having a true friend is comforting. Your real friend should respect you and accept you for who you are, not what you have or wear. On the other hand, a fake friend would judge you for what…
By Jack Jemal People choose friends that take advantage of them because they want money, toys, to be in a big house, be popular and try to be cool. The sign of a good friend is if you get in a fight with someone and he is on your side. Also, if he includes you in everything…
By Jenny Levy A good friend is someone who sticks up for you. I was walking in the hallway with my friend, Jill. We saw one of our other friends, Kim, being yelled at by another girl in our grade, Ruby. Ruby was screaming like crazy. We both walked up to her and told her nicely to…
By Matilda Kassab One day, I went to school and I told my friend, Lola that I got a bad mark on my test. I told her not to tell anyone. Then, in lunch everyone knew that I got a bad mark and I was really mad. I only told Lola. I went up to Lola and…
By Norean Chakalo Gail was walking in the hall. Lauren came over to her and asked: “Want to be friends?” Gail said, “Sure.” Lauren was a little mean to people but Gail didn’t know that. She is sweet and smart, kind to others. They became friends. Gail helped Lauren with homework every day and took her to…
By Eric Shlomo An example of a bad friend is if you have plans with your friend and he goes to his other friends instead, or if you fall and he starts laughing at you.
By Eileen Franco “Jennifer,” Sarah screamed from across the room. “I love your jacket. It is so cool.” “Thanks. It’s new,” Jennifer answered. “It’s awesome. So, you know my birthday is coming up, right.” “Really?” “Yeah. So what are you going to get me?” Sarah said excitedly. “Well, what do you want?” “That jacket would be nice,”…
By David Dweck The sign of a good friend is when they can keep secrets, when people like you for who you are and not for what you have. Someone could have a simple house but a very nice personality.
By Brenda Heffez Sarah and Michelle were best friends. Sarah was smart and kind. Michelle wasn’t so smart but she was still kind. It was Tuesday and an assignment was due in English class. Michelle didn’t complete the assignment and asked Sarah if she can borrow it. Sarah wasn’t so sure about giving Michelle the work because…
By Michael Kameo A good friend will give me food, play with me during recess. A bad friend would use me for my stuff. A good friend won’t push my buttons, won’t talk behind me back. He would congratulate me when I win and won’t steal my ideas. A good friend would listen to me. We need…
By Victor Faks A sign of a good friend is one who cares for you. If you get hurt, your friend runs to help you. That’s a good friend. Another sign of a good friend is an honest friend. An honest friend doesn’t talk bad about you behind your back and doesn’t lie to you. A good…
By David Tawil Every week, you and your friend make plans. If you like basketball and I like football, your friend likes games, you let your friend go first to do what he liked. Then you go to a basketball game the next week. That’s what a good friend would do.
By Ezra Mamiye A sign of a good friend is if he talks to you. He is friendly, likes to give you snack. He is kind to everyone. A sign of a bad friend is if he is mean to you, shows off his gadgets, bosses you around, calls you names, hits you, makes fun of you.
By Yosef Mizrahi A bad friend is someone who will invite you over and not do anything with you. He would just play on his xBox the whole time. He would never let you talk in conversation, will cut you off when you are saying something. A good friend will try to make you have…