B’nai Mitzvah Workshops
2011-12 B’nai Mitzvah Workshops
Grade 5 – B’nai/B’not Mitzvah Date Selection Workshop
Gather with other parents, Rabbi Joey, and the B’nai Mitzvah Committee, to consider what this life-cycle process means to your family, and learn about becoming a B’nai/B’not Mitzvah in the Havurah community. You will receive information about selecting a Shabbat date for your child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
Sunday, January 22, 10:00 am
Navigating the Shabbat Morning Service for B’nai/B’not Mitzvah Families
Roger Brewer will lead families through the structure and meaning of the service and discuss how each family makes decisions about the service that they will help shape. For families with dates July 2012 – August 2013.
February 7, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Drash Writing for Bnai/Bnot Mitzvah Families
Writing a drash is one of the most important parts of Bat/Bar Mitzvah preparation. In this workshop, you will study a passage of Torah, discover a commentary, pose an interesting question and relate it to your contemporary context. Rabbi Joey Wolf to facilitate.
For families with dates May 2012 – May 2013. Register by March 9.
Tuesday, March 13, 7:00 pm
Getting Down to Tachlis (the Nitty Gritty) For Grades 6–8 B’nai/B’not Mitzvah Families
The logistics of planning, celebration, invitations and set-up will be addressed by Mario Castellar and members of the B’nai Mitzvah Committee. This workshop is offered twice during the year.
Wednesday, October 12, 7:00–8:30 pm (families with dates before November 2012)
Wednesday, May 9, 7:00–8:30 pm (families with dates December 2012 – April 2013)
