B’nai/B’not Mitzvah Program – A modern approach to an ancient tradition. In our sessions together, the students will participate in thought-provoking discussions about topics relating to teens on their journey to adulthood. We will learn about core Jewish values and ancient texts and how they relate to our daily lives. The students will develop and connect to their Jewish identity, engage in community building and be encouraged to give back to their communities through social involvement.

Together, we will create a personal and individual entry point for each student. Our topics will include the life cycle, masoret (tradition), manhigut (leadership), and kehilah (community).

Class #1 – Rite of Passage – Jewish milestones and ceremonies for B’nai/B’not Mitzvah
Class #2 – On the Jewish Bookshelf – Torah, Siddur, Machzor & the Structure of the service
Class #3 – Adding our voices to ancient text in a creative way (music, art, poetry)
Class #4 – About leadership – responsibility, accountability and obligation to self and community
Class #5 – Mitzvot, Midot, Masoret and Musar (commandments, values, tradition and ethics)
Class #6 – Tikkun Olam and Tzedakah – Our Moral obligation
Class #7 – L’Dor V’Dor – From generation to generation – family traditions and objects
Class #8 – Group sharing – Families stories (with parents’ participation)