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Bar and Bat Mitzvah Preparation, Planning and Tools
Bar and Bat Mitzvah Preparation Schedule
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Schedule and Curriculum
6-18 months prior to Ceremony
Attend a Family B’nai Mitzvah Class. This is a mandatory component of the B’nai Mitzvah experience. You will receive a folder containing orientation materials, your Torah portion, a copy of the service and copies of the candle lighting and Torah blessings
The B’nai Mitzvah Pledge must be signed and returned to Rabbi Weiner before lessons begin. Signing this agreement means you have committed to the following:
- Completion of a Mitzvah Project of your choosing
- Attending two services a month in the year leading up to your ceremony
- Promising to attend Religion School at a minimum through Confirmation
6 ½ months prior to Ceremony
You will meet with a Rabbi to choose your section of the Torah portion. Afterwards, please contact Mimi Porad at mimi@tdhs-nw.org or 206-315-7420 to begin scheduling your weekly appointments. You are expected to study 30 to 45 minutes per evening on your own as needed.
NOTE: It helps to create a suitable study environment in a quiet area with a CD player/ipod, adequate light, and a comfortable desk and chair.
6 weeks prior to Ceremony
You will meet twice with a Rabbi. During the first meeting, the Rabbi will gauge progress, discuss the meaning of the Torah and Haftarah portions, and outline the drasha. Between meetings you will write a draft of your drasha, which you will work on with the Rabbi during the second meeting.
Two weeks prior to Ceremony
You will attend the first of your rehearsals on the Bimah. Your family is encouraged to attend.
The week of the Ceremony
The entire family will attend the second rehearsal. At this rehearsal, the family will practice the choreography of the ceremony. We recommend you bring and wear the shoes you plan to wear on the day of your ceremony.
Please contact Cathleen at 206-315-7394 for appointments with Rabbi Weiner.
Please contact Mimi at 206-315-7420 for all other appointments.
Questions? Please contact Janet at 206-315-7471 or via email at jrasmus@tdhs-nw.org. |
