Bar/Bat Mitzvah

A Bar/Bat Mitzvah is a moment worth celebrating! It is an important milestone in your child’s Jewish journey and a special time for the whole family. At B’nai Tikvah, we look forward to supporting your family throughout the process and helping you create a meaningful and memorable celebration.

Students are expected to complete four years of Religious School and be enrolled in a fifth year prior to their Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Regular attendance is expected throughout their Religious School experience, with graduation taking place at the end of the Zayin (7th grade) year.

Intensive preparation for the big day begins at least one year before with the following programs:

Family Bar/Bat Mitzvah Workshops – During 6th grade: This series of three Sunday morning workshops offers a chance for students and their parents to discuss what it means to reach this important Jewish milestone, understand the requirements, and learn how to plan for a meaningful and successful experience.

Individual Study With Professional Ritual Staff – 9-12 months prior to Bar/Bat Mitzvah: Students attend weekly sessions with the Hazzan focusing on mastering their individual Haftarah and Torah portions and refining other Bar/Bat Mitzvah skills.

The planning process begins as your child approaches their 10th birthday. Your family will receive your child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah date at a kickoff session with all of the B’nai Mitzvah families in your child’s year. Dates are assigned based on a variety of factors, which we’ll explain at the session.

This gathering is also an opportunity to learn more about the B’nai Mitzvah journey, get answers to your questions, and begin preparing for this wonderful milestone and celebration!

 

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