Bar / Bat Mitzvah

A boy attains his religious maturity and becomes responsible to fulfill Torah commandments at the age of 13. A girl becomes equally responsible one full year earlier, at the age of 12, corresponding to her earlier maturation.

Bar Mitzvah means "Son of Mitzvah," which describes the young man now responsible to do all Mitzvot (commandments). Bat Mitzvah means "Daughter of Mitzvah," or the young woman now responsible to observe all of her Mitzvot.

Boys are called up to the Torah on the day of their Bar Mitzvah, reflecting their new status as adult participants in the prayers. Typically, the boy reads from the Torah and/or chants the Haftorah on his Bar Mitzvah.

This occasion is cause for great celebration and gratitude to G-d, and hence the Bar or Bat Mitzvah ceremony.

Bar / Bat Mitzvah Discovery Course

As the students approach the age of Bar / Bat Mitzvah (6th & 7th grade), we provide a course covering the meaning behind the various rituals and customs connected to this life cycle event.  Students learn the 13 principles of faith, great Jewish leaders, special Mitzvot, and much more.

Class are on Monday evenings, October, 2008, through February, 2009

Boys: Mondays 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Girls:  Mondays 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Fee:  $200.00;  Use the Hebrew School Registration Form.

Bat Mitzvah Girls Teen Club

This is a club for Bat Mitzvah-age girls to get together, socialize, make friends, plan & prepare for their Bat Mitzvah. It is a club that is "for girls, run by girls and starring girls". 

The Bat Mitzvah Girls Teen Club provides an opportunity for teenage girls to cultivate friendships, have fun and acquire great values. It encourages members to assume leadership and responsibility. Each club member has a position, creating an empowering environment in which girls can develop their leadership qualities and unique talents. Girls will have the opportunity to host club meetings in their own home, and the meetings will be run by the girls themselves.

 

Meets monthly on Mondays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Fee:  $200.00;  Use the Hebrew School Registration Form.

Call us for more information.

Bar / Bat Mitzvah Private Training

The Rabbi will meet with the student weekly, providing individual instruction on the Torah &/or Haftarah portion as well prayers & other aspects to prepare for this event.

Email or call Rabbi Kantor or Rabbi Marcus at 949-770-1270 for the fees on private training.