In this B’nai/B’not Mitzvah course, students will be learning about the meaning behind the B’nai/B’not Mitzvah year, by implementing Jewish and Israeli core values, such as Social Justice, Tikkun Olam and Mitzvot. We will utilize the Hebrew calendar for creating context with other life cycle events. The B’nai/B’not Mitzvah service project includes 10 meetings

We will talk about Tikkun Olam – social justice, community building, the value of giving, identity and belonging, and the meaning of Mitzvah. Gain tools of how to contribute and volunteer in your local community.

In our course we will: · Learn about Tikkun Olam, Justice, Tzedakah and the meaning of giving. · Empower teens to become community builders and be active in their own communities. · Gain tools for engaging in service projects in their local community.

Class #1 – The place of Bar/Bat Mitzvah in Jewish life cycle
Class #2 – Circles of identity and belonging
Class # 3 – My place and my role in my community
Class # 4 – What are Jewish values – What are my family’s values?
Class # 5 –Tikkun Olam, Tzedakah, Gmilut Chasadim
Class # 6 – Can I make a difference? Gain tools for community service
Class # 7 – Leadership – Can I be one?
Class # 8 – Share ideas for Community Service
Class # 9 – Decision making
Class # 10 –Celebration and sharing our experiences