Our congregation offers a comprehensive program leading to Bar and Bat Mitzvah, including youth-oriented Shabbat morning services, Support Groups for families with upcoming B’nai Mitzvah, individual Family Meetings with the Rabbi to discuss the importance of the ceremony, and private tutoring. The Temple has compiled a Bar/Bat Mitzvah handbook which outlines the goals and expectations of the program.
Adults who did not celebrate a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at age 13 are encouraged to study for Bar or Bat Torah, an adult celebration. A new practice for older individuals to read their Bar/Bat Mitzvah Torah portion on the anniversary of their first one. In 2004, a congregant did so on the 70th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah!
Our Temple is a partner with Mazon, a Jewish Hunger relief agency. It is the policy of our Congregation to contribute three percent of the total cost for food of any event held at the Temple to Mazon. We strongly encourage the Bar/Bat Mitzvah family do the same. The Temple office will provide the necessary information.
This unique, step-by-step book and compact disc package will lead the novice through each step of learning how to chant Torah. Divided into 13 lessons and additional useful appendices and bibliography, the book allows the reader to 'self-teach' the important principles of Torah cantillation. The only pre-requisite for this course of learning is a basic ability to read Hebrew and a willingness to learn! Includes CD of corresponding recordings.
The URJ Press is proud to present an innovation in Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation. This series of booklets will help a new generation of students as they embark on the journey to become bar or bat mitzvah.
This guide is designed to help you make the most of your Jewish journey. Focusing on the values that are most important in our tradition, you will explore together what commitments you can make to bring these principles to life. Judaism has a lot of special wisdom to offer, but only you can make it real.
