a guide for b'nai mitzvah families
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A GUIDE FOR B’NAI MITZVAH
FAMILIES
4657 Hood Road
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418
p (561) 694‐2350 f (561) 694‐9518
MAZAL TOV!
The exquisite experience of standing with a young Jewish man or woman as they open the Torah for the first time, to hear the ancient text come alive as they breathe the words on the parchment to life, is like standing at Sinai and having God’s presence revealed. What a blessing it is for each of us to be with these beautiful young men and women as they enter adulthood, to bear witness to who they are becoming. We believe our students have much to learn and much to teach. There is an old joke that says that Judaism is a 3,000 year old conversation about what Judaism is. The experience of בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) is a ritual opportunity for you to affirm that YES you are a part of the conversation. You have something important and meaningful to say and we, your community, want to hear your voice. Central to the experience of becoming בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) at Temple Beth David is a serious and spirited engagement with Torah and the mysteries and majesty of Jewish tradition; a deep questioning of theology and personal religious commitment; and the privilege and responsibility for the student to teach the congregation what s/he has learned, believes, loves, and continues to question. Additionally, the rabbi, cantor, and staff treat the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) student as a young adult—giving them the support and guidance they need to succeed and asking them to be accountable for their own progress. An important component at Temple Beth David is the connection with our students’ families and community. Through the experience of our
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program our students will have time to reflect on what it means to
become a Jewish adult with their families, clergy, teachers, and peers
as their guides.
Our prayer is that through the process of becoming a בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) , our students will fall in love with Judaism and Jewish tradition.
,is not the end of Jewish education. It is (bar/bat mitzvah) בר/בת מצוהrather, a transition from elementary to advanced studies. It is a
preparation for Jewish life ‐ not merely for a single event. We look
forward to our students continuing to learn and grow as young adults
and as Jews. In addition, we want all of our teens to be active
participants in GardensUSY ‐ our youth group .
We extend to each of you our heartiest מזל טוב (mazel tov) in anticipation of our forthcoming celebration together. By working
hand‐in‐hand during these months of preparation, we can ensure that
the entire בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) experience will be rewarding for you and your family.
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What is a בר/בת מצוה (Bar/Bat Mitzvah)? The term בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) literally means “son or daughter of the commandments.” Students do not “have” a בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) ; they become a בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah). The Talmud teaches that a young person is ready at the age of 13 to understand and accept adult responsibility for mitzvot (commandments/sacred responsibilities). In celebrating this transition to Jewish adulthood, each בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) celebrant has his or her first עליה (aliyah) to the .before the entire community (Torah) תורה Our Goals Becoming a בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) is a pivotal event in the life of a young Jew. Being called to the תורה (Torah) for the first time is an exciting, awesome moment. It is inspiring to see one’s child on the בימה (bimah) using the skills that have been acquired through study and hard work. Judaism is saying, “You are important. We care about you. We want you to be an asset to yourself, to your family and to קלל ישראל (klal Yisrael) , the Jewish people.” We recognize, as did our ancestors, the importance of punctuating our life cycle events with ceremony. A בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) ceremony is a link in an unbroken chain of thousands of years of Jewish tradition. Every בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) can be understood as a symbolic renewal of Abraham’s covenant with God.
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As the teen affirms a commitment to lead a responsible Jewish life, the Jewish people are renewed and strengthened. The celebration takes place because the Jewish community rejoices as another young person chooses to identify with it. As you celebrate this wonderful milestone, we at TBD have a number of goals: 1. To nurture and grow a relationship between the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) and his/her Jewish heritage, the synagogue and their community of friends and family.
2. To ensure that each בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) reaches his/her individual potential in participating in the service.
3. To encourage participation in שבת (Shabbat) , holiday services and in synagogue life after the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) celebration.
4. To instill a sense of pride for each student in his/her accomplishment and in the attainment of this important milestone.
5. To develop a deeper understanding of צדקה (tzedakah) through participation in a מצוה (mitzvah) project
6. To ensure the highest quality in the reading/chanting of the תורה (Torah), הפטרה (Haftarah) and תפילות (t’fillot ‐ prayers).
7. To teach the method of chanting תורה (Torah) and הפטרה (Haftarah) , through accurate application of the trope (musical notation) so that students will be prepared to learn other portions beyond their בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) .
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A Family Affair As parents, our actions need to reflect the values we want to teach. Our position as role models for our children preparing for the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) celebration offers us new opportunities to ensure that our actions speak as loud as our words. You might choose to: ● Learn to read Hebrew ● Learn to read תורה (Torah) and chant a selection at your son or daughter’s celebration
● Attend services more frequently to get familiar with the prayer book and service
● Participate in some of our many adult education opportunities ● Create a personal טלית (tallit) or go together to buy one
A child’s attitude toward becoming a בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) is most often a reflection of a parent’s attitude toward that important event as well as their eagerness, excitement and nervousness. If you emphasize the value in this process and participate with your child then your child will mirror your excitement and anticipation. Mitzvah Projects Becoming a בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) means that youngsters are now responsible for living a life full of מצות (mitzvot) . מצות (Mitzvot) are both commandments from, and connections to, God and the community.
Many מצות (mitzvot) are also גמילות חסדים (g’milut chasadim) acts of loving kindness or תקון עולם (tikkun olam) acts of repairing the world.
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Each student begins their מצוה (mitzvah) project by choosing a specific that they want to pursue and share with their family (mitzvah) מצוהand friends at their בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) celebration. Here are some questions to think about before choosing a מצוה (Mitzvah) Project: 1. What do I have a special interest in? 2. What do I enjoy doing in my spare time? 3. What community/global problems peak my curiosity? 4. How can I help?
Need some inspiration? ● To learn more about different מצות (mitzvot) visit www.mitzvahmission.com
● To get ideas and specific information about different מצוה (mitzvah) projects visit www.themitzvahbowl.com/view‐all‐projects
Another great resource is mitzvah‐project.com . Here you can post and promote your cause and get others involved. Once a mitzvah project is chosen, the rabbi will help each student write up a short description of the מצוה (mitzvah) , how the student will be fulfilling that מצוה (mitzvah), and why he/she chose it. We also post all of our מצוה (mitzvah) projects on our website at www.templebethdavidfl.org/mitzvah .
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The Holocaust B’nai Mitzvah Project The Holocaust B’nai Mitzvah Project offers children who are preparing for the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) the opportunity to connect with the memories of children lost in the holocaust before
they could be called to the תורה (Torah) . Simple acts of remembrance move our children from learning to commitment.
The students participating in this program will receive a Memorial
Page containing the name of one lost child and all the available
information. We also encourage incorporating this experience into
the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) speech and booklet. To learn about this important “twinning” program, please email Rose
Rosenkranz at [email protected] .
Getting Ready
It has been said that it takes an entire village to raise a child. The
responsibilities for a child to become a בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) at Temple Beth David require an educational partnership between the
family and the congregation.
● Learn ~ Students must be enrolled in our religious school or in the Arthur I.
Meyer Academy for three years prior to their בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) date.
It is in the religious school that children learn about Jewish culture,
traditions and heritage; build mastery in Hebrew reading, learn to
understand the prayers, and create community with other young
people their age.
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● Participate ~ The best preparation for a meaningful בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) is regular attendance at our synagogue services. It is an opportunity to use what is learned in class with their peers and the
congregation. Additionally, it reinforces the value of being part of
the Jewish community.
For parents, attending services provides an opportunity to become
more familiar with the choreography of the service as well as a
time to be together as a family. Remember, children learn more
from what a parent does than by the words that they speak. (Adult
education classes are given to learn to read Hebrew as well.)
● Practice ~ The tutoring process with the Cantor generally begins at least 6
months prior to the date of your בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) . Tutoring will take place once a week for a half‐hour at the
synagogue.
Your family will meet with the rabbi two months before your
celebration. At that time, six meetings will be set during which the
celebrant will prepare his or her דבר תורה (d’var Torah ‐ words of Torah) with the rabbi.
Sending Invitations It is Temple Beth David’s policy that all Religious School classmates are
to be invited to all of their classmates’ בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) services. It is the parents’ decision as to whether to invite them to the
party afterwards; however, we ask that you please be sensitive to
exclusion.
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Family Synagogue Responsibilities Ushering in Shabbat One of the required responsibilities of the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) family is to usher at the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) celebration prior to their own. It affords your family the opportunity to
become familiar with the order of the service and what is expected of all
families. Your presence will help assure (bar/bat mitzvah) בר/בת מצוהanother family of a wonderful experience and, in turn, another family
will do the same for you.
(Beautifying the Celebration) (Hiddur Mitzvah) הידור מצוהEach family is asked to help us enrich the celebration and שבת (Shabbat) in three ways: ● Sponsor the oneg שבת (Shabbat) for the congregation and your guests on Friday evening.
● Sponsor the קידוש (kiddush) for the congregation and your guests on Saturday morning after services.
● Order בימה (bimah) flowers. If flowers are ordered for the בימה (bimah) , the minimum dimensions recommended are at least 36" high above the container and 24" wide so they can be seen from the
back of the sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, a donation in an
appropriate amount can be made to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
to feed the hungry. Two temple prepared baskets of empty food
containers will be displayed representing the donation. The office
needs to be informed by Tuesday of the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) week as to whether flowers or food baskets will be used on the בימה (bimah) .
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You should select one of the approved caterers to provide both the Friday night oneg and Saturday morning קידוש (kiddush) . All deliveries, including flowers, must be received before 1 p.m. on Friday, preferably earlier. The synagogue office closes at 3 p.m. on Friday. Approved Caterers ● Moni’s Catering ~ (561) 389‐3791 ● Greenseid Catering ~ (954) 346‐7545 ● VIP Caterers ~ (561) 241‐8000
There are other lovely ways to enrich and beautify your שמחה (simcha ‐joyous occasion):
Kippot, Tallitot The Synagogue has a כפה (kippah) available for each guest; however, you may choose to order imprinted כפות (kippot) at your option and expense. Each בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) is expected to wear a טלית (tallit) . Both כפות (kippot) as well as .may be purchased in our Sisterhood Gift Shop (tallitot) טליתותPlease contact the temple office.
Jewish Musical Entertainment during Kiddush Jewish musical entertainment during the Saturday קידוש (kiddush) can be a wonderful way to enhance the spirit and joy of שבת (Shabbat) and your שמחה (simcha) . If you’d like to have music at your קידוש (kiddush) luncheon, please speak with the rabbi.
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Tree of Life Among the traditions associated with the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) is one in which a contribution is offered to the synagogue in honor of the celebrant. Its attainment is a great achievement and a great joy. It is only fitting to want to give it lasting significance by making a traditional donation to the synagogue and thus to your child’s future religious life. This may be through projects such as a leaf on the The Tree of Life or donations to other temple funds. For more information, contact the synagogue office. Mazon ~ A Jewish Response to Hunger Mazon offers you the opportunity to share your good fortune with others. You can enhance the significance of memorable occasions and bring food and hope to hungry people. Mazon asks each family to contribute a suggested amount of 3% of the cost of the שמחה (simcha) or 3% of the gifts received to this wonderful cause.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Fees ~ $750.00 Becoming a בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) is a process which is supported by the entire congregation. The cost of education is subsidized through our membership dues so that the congregation as a whole shares that burden (making it all the more meaningful to acknowledge this commitment by providing the oneg and kiddush for your ‘supporters’). In addition to Religious School or Day School education, all בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) students and families spend countless hours with the cantor and rabbi preparing, planning and learning. To help offset these
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costs, plus TBD office staff time and efforts in producing materials for the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) , families are required to pay a בר/בת .fee (bar/bat mitzvah) מצוה In addition to this, all other TBD financial obligations should be current and up‐to‐date with no prior balances on the account. A non‐refundable deposit of $150 is required when you request your child’s בר/בת (bar/bat mitzvah) מצוהdate. The balance of the bar/bat) בר/בת מצוהmitzvah) fee ($600) is billed at the time the student enters the program and is due six months prior to the date of the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) .
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THE BIG DAY
The Night Before
According to the Jewish calendar, the “day” begins at sundown the night before. So the occasion of becoming a בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) actually begins on Friday night even if the celebratory service isn’t until Saturday morning. בר/בת מצוה (Bar/Bat mitzvah) families join us at services on the Friday evening of the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) and the celebrant participates in leading the service. Friday night services begin at 6:30pm. The Day Itself
Your special morning begins at 9:00am when you’ll meet the rabbi in his office for a pep talk. Then we’ll all join together at 9:15am when our morning services begin. The immediate family sits in (Shabbat) שבתthe first few rows of the sanctuary facing the בימה (bimah) . כפות (kippot ‐ skull caps) and טליתות (tallitot ‐ prayer shawls) for men and women are available immediately outside the sanctuary. While women are invited to wear a כפה (kippah) and טלית (tallit) , all males are asked to wear a כפה (kippah) while in the building, and Jewish adult males past the age of בר מצוה (bar mitzvah) are requested to wear a טלית (tallit) when in the sanctuary. All females must wear a head covering when on the בימה (bimah) . At the beginning of the service, it is customary for the parents or grandparents of the bar/bat mitzvah to present a טלית (tallit) to their child or grandchild during the service. טליתות (Tallitot) may be purchased online or at the Sisterhood Gift Shop.
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During the service, the תורה (Torah) will be handed down from generation to generation: from grandparents or great‐grandparents
down to the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) . This is a beautiful tradition that we look forward to at each celebration.
Family members and friends of the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) participate by receiving honors during the תורה (Torah) service. After the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) completes the chanting of the siman) סימן טוב ומזל טוב we celebrate as we sing ,(Haftarah) הפטרהtov u’mazal tov). Before the תורה (Torah) is put away, parents are invited to give a short blessing to their child. One or both parents may
do so. The rabbi will guide you in crafting this blessing.
Toward the end of the service, the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) is presented with his/her certificate along with gifts from the temple
family, a קידוש (kiddush) cup from Sisterhood and Men’s Club and a year’s free membership to our temple youth group.
Setting the Mood Often times the importance of the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) service itself becomes lost in our concerns about “performance.” While
we certainly encourage and expect our youngsters to work diligently
toward their participation in their בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) celebration, we also recognize that the service is not a show. Finding
meaning, spirituality, and joy in the service and celebration is equally
important as making sure that the service runs “smoothly.”
Celebrating your בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) at Temple Beth David on שבת (Shabbat) adds a special spiritual dimension to your celebration. In order to honor the gift of שבת (Shabbat) and the sanctity
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of our spiritual home, we urge you to familiarize yourself and your
family and friends with the following guidelines:
● There is no smoking anywhere in the building or on the temple
grounds ● Please refrain from taking pictures or videos on שבת (Shabbat) at the temple
● We ask that cell phones not be used on שבת (Shabbat) on temple grounds. If there is a need, please step outside to use your phone
● Adults and children are requested to wear proper attire when
attending services
In addition we urge you to remind your family and friends to bring their
gifts to the party after שבת (Shabbat) rather than to temple on Saturday morning.
Honoring Family and Friends
During the weeks before the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) celebration, the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) celebrant and his/her family will be invited to the temple to meet with the rabbi to finalize all arrangements
and to discuss the honors to be given to his/her family and guests.
Please come to this meeting prepared with a list of honorees names
including Hebrew names if possible. Throughout the service, there are
many honors, which can be given to family members, friends, and guests
of the bar/bat mitzvah . Most of these honors come during the תורה (Torah) service.
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● Opening and closing the Ark – This honor consists of opening the Ark for the removal of the תורה (Torah) at the beginning of the בימה service, closing the Ark and remaining on the (Torah) תורה(bimah) until the תורה (Torah) procession begins.
● Aliyot – (literally: “coming up”) There are seven עליות (aliyot) during the שבת (Shabbat) morning תורה (Torah) reading in addition to the מפטיר עליה (maftir aliyah) , which goes to the are (aliyot) עליות celebrant. Two (bar/bat mitzvah) בר/בת מצוהgenerally reserved for congregants who are not a part of your
party. Your honorees can review the תורה (Torah) blessings, on our temple website .
● K’riat HaTorah – Family members and friends who are confident in their ability to chant a small selection from the תורה (Torah) are encouraged to do so. It is customary for the celebrant to chant at
least one selection from the תורה (Torah). ● Hagbah – After the תורה (Torah) has been read, the scroll is lifted so that all may see the words, which have been chanted. The
manner in which the תורה (Torah) is lifted requires someone with strong arms. This should be kept in mind when assigning honors.
● Gelilah – Once the תורה (Torah) has been lifted, the person honored with gelilah comes forward and re‐dresses the תורה (Torah) by rolling it together and placing the belt, cover and all other adornments on the תורה (Torah) .
● Ein Keiloheinu and Adon Olam – The leadership of these concluding prayers may be given out as an honor to a guest or may
be led by family members or friends along with the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) celebrant. Often times, younger siblings or children participate in the leading of these prayers.
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There are honors available for non‐Jewish family and friends as well. The Rabbi will help you in the distribution of honors when you meet.
It’s Party Time! Becoming a בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) is an important point in your life and your family’s life both as a Jew and as a member of the Temple Beth David community. Celebrating this milestone is a great Celebrations with family and friends are .(simcha ‐ joyous time) שמחהencouraged and are even more memorable and meaningful when they are in the spirit of the occasion.
When choosing a caterer, musicians, and/or location, bear in mind that your celebration is one marking a religious event. Temple Beth David encourages you to serve kosher food at all בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) celebrations. In addition, it would be both beautiful and appropriate to share in words of blessing (המוציא ‐ hamotzi and ברכת birkat hamazon) before and after the meal. If you are having a ‐ המזוןSaturday night party, why not start with הבדלה (Havdalah)! It’s a short and beautiful ceremony to mark the transition from שבת (Shabbat) to the rest of the week. The rabbi and cantor are happy to help you with all or any of these traditions. For guidance while planning your בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) celebration, we recommend the book, Putting God on the Guest List by Jeffrey Salkin. In keeping with the essence of the tradition of בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) , we also hope that you will consider holding your party at Temple Beth David. We have a beautiful facility and social hall and our facilities are at your disposal for luncheons, dinners and parties.
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ADMINISTRIVIA
Facilities Our sanctuary can seat approximately 250 people comfortably. There is wheel‐chair access as well as devices for the Hearing Impaired. Rental of the Social Hall for optional שבת (Shabbat) dinner after Friday night services – cost is $200 (price is subject to change), plus the cost of catering.
Photography/Videotaping (DVD) Because our Synagogue observes the sanctity of שבת (Shabbat) , there is no photography anywhere on the Temple premises from Friday evening through Saturday evening. Many families take pictures during the week prior to the celebration and we encourage you to do so. If you would like a DVD of your child’s בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) service please contact the temple office to arrange for the automated videotaping with the special equipment in place. DVD cost is $150.00. Shabbat Shalom Pamphlet Not later than Tuesday of the week before the בר/בת מצוה (bar/bat mitzvah) , you should provide the temple office with the following information for the " Shabbat Shalom" pamphlet that is given out every : (Shabbat) שבת
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1. The oneg is sponsored by ___________________ 2. The kiddush is sponsored by _________________ in honor of ____________ becoming a bar/bat mitzvah
3. The flowers are sponsored by _________________ in honor of __________ becoming a bar/bat mitzvah ( OR ) A donation has been made to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund to feed the hungry by ___________ in honor of __________ becoming a bar/bat mitzvah
Also let the office know your paper color choice for the Shabbat Shalom pamphlet (you can also provide your own special 8½ x 11 paper if you wish), and how many guests you are expecting so we can add this number to our regular number of congregants attending and copy the right total amount of pamphlets.
Many families chose to create their own booklet in addition to the temple pamphlet to give out to their guests. A template is available on the temple website.
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Temple Beth David Bar/Bat Mitzvah Parents’ Preparation Timeline
At least two years prior to child’s 13 th birthday
❏ Set Bar/Bat Mitzvah date with the Rabbi. (Your child must be attending our Religious School or the Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy
❏ A $150.00 non‐refundable deposit to secure date. The balance fee of $600 will be due six months before the Simcha
Eighteen months prior
❏ Choose a Caterer for the Friday oneg , Saturday Kiddush (see above for our approved caterers). Please keep in mind that the oneg and kiddush are for all who attend services. Therefore numbers for catering purposes must include not only your guests, but the congregants who attend Shabbat services also (the temple will provide you with numbers for the congregants).
❏ Choose a celebration site. Please consider our synagogue as a possible celebration site
❏ Attend Family B’nai Mitzvah Club meetings at the Temple One year prior
❏ Book your photographer and/or videographer, DJ or band for your celebration
Six months prior
❏ The balance of the B’nai Mitzvah fee ($600) must be paid in full ❏ Begin B’nai Mitzvah lessons with Cantor Bensimhon ❏ Selection of Mitzvah Project
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❏ Ordering of invitations (our Sisterhood Gift Shop has some great
choices)
❏ Plan optional Shabbat Dinner to follow services on Friday night (if planned in temple there will be an additional $200 facility fee over
and above any catering fees)
❏ Order kippot and tallit (from TBD Gift Shop or other vendor) ❏ Request Torah readings from Cantor to give to family members who can read Torah
Two months prior
❏Meet with the rabbi for a family meeting
❏ Send out invitations (Please include all the children in your child’s Hebrew School class)
❏ Submit a picture of your child with a short bio to be printed in the
monthly Temple Bulletin
❏Work on putting together a personal program to be given out at
services ( optional ) ❏ Attend Shabbat Services
One month prior
❏ Order (2) flower arrangements for the bimah , to be delivered to the temple no later than 1 p.m. on Friday ( Our food baskets with a donation to feed the hungry are another option )
❏ Order small flower centerpieces for social hall tables (optional) ❏ Print your personal program ( optional) ❏ Finalize your menu for Shabbat dinner , oneg, kiddush , and private party with your caterer
❏ Schedule a time for your family to take pictures at the temple.
Please let the office know when you’ll be coming in
❏ Attend Shabbat morning services
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One week prior ❏ Provide the temple office with your sponsorship information so we may include it in our Shabbat pamphlet and announcements
❏ Finalize your honors list with the Rabbi ❏Make arrangements with the temple office to videotape the Friday and Saturday services using the Temple’s automated equipment ( optional )
❏ Attend Shabbat services One day prior (Thursday)
❏ Deliver kippot and programs to the temple ❏ Check on flower arrangement delivery for next day
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We feel so blessed to be able to share with you in this wonderful
journey. Our greatest hope is that each child will walk off the bimah at
the end of our Shabbat morning service, look back up and say, “Wow!
Look what I just did!”
We pray that your family’s anticipation during this preparatory time is
matched and exceeded only by the memories you create as you
celebrate this momentous milestone.
Rabbi David, Cantor Bensimhon and the Entire TBD Family
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