B'nai Mitzvah
B'nai Mitzvah
There are few rites of passage like the Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Many have described it as the most spiritual moment of their lives. At Temple Sholom, our Learning Center (Religious School) teachers and clergy will work closely with your child over a period of several years to ensure that the Bar/Bat Mitzvah is a religiously meaningful experience. Bar/Bat Mitzvah means son/daughter of the commandment and signifies the moment when our children become responsible for their own relationship with our synagogue and with the Jewish people. We hope that the course of study will help to instill our young people with a love of Judaism that will lead them to serve their Jewish communities for a lifetime to come. Our children can become Bar/Bat Mitzvah at two different services: Shabbat Morning: The Bar/Bat Mitzvah conducts the Torah service, reads from the Torah and Haftarah and leads prayers such as the Shema and the Amidah. Shabbat Afternoon: The Bar/Bat Mitzvah conducts the Torah service, reads from the Torah, and leads prayers such as Ashrei and the Amidah. |
Beginning in 3rd grade, students have attendance requirements at both Friday night and Saturday morning services. Frequent attendance at either of the Shabbat services is especially encouraged as this will increase the student’s proficiency and comfort in the leading the prayers on the day of their simcha. Children will also assist in leading prayers at non-Bar/Bat Mitzvah services, by arrangement with the Cantor or Ritual Director. B’nai mitzvah dates are assigned during the 4th grade year. Our congregational coordinator will contact all families and request three choices of dates. In 5th grade, children begin to familiarize themselves with the sacred liturgy of the Saturday morning Torah service, which they will lead the day of their Bar/Bat Mitzvah. In 6th grade, they will learn the Trope (cantillation symbols), which will enable them to learn the Torah reading required for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah. |
Library of B'nai Mitzvah Recordings
Below you will find recordings of the prayers recited during Friday night and Saturday morning/afternoon services to be used as a learning tool for b'nai mitzvah prep. For questions, contact Ezra Konigsberg, Chazan Sheini/Ritual Director, at ezra.konigsberg@templesholom.com.
Mitzvah Projects
Participating in a Mitzvah Project is the beginning of a life-long Jewish commitment to Tikkun Olam, repairing the world. All B'nai Mitzvah students are asked to complete a Mitzvah Project. We hope this project will be just the beginning of helping others in the world around us. We want our students to use their talents and skills to make a positive difference in the world. This can be a mitzvah the entire family participates in together.
Mon, December 11 2023
28 Kislev 5784
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Monday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2023
Monday, Dec 11th 7:00p to 9:15p
Register to play Mah Jongg or Canasta -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2023
Tuesday, Dec 12th 12:00p to 1:00p
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2023
Thursday, Dec 14th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Friday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2023
Friday, Dec 15th 9:15a to 10:00a
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2023
Sunday, Dec 17th 11:30a to 1:00p
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 19 , 2023
Tuesday, Dec 19th 12:00p to 1:00p
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 4:09pm |
Friday Evening Services : 6:30pm |
Shabbat Day
Shabbat Study : 9:00am |
Shabbat Services : 10:30am |
Havdalah : 5:17pm |