Boston B’nai Mitzvah Program – A modern approach to an ancient tradition. Hybrid program – The students will participate in thought-provoking discussions about topics relating to teens.

The students will develop and connect to their Jewish identity, be encouraged to give back to their communities through social involvement and to be inspired to continue exploring Jewish values in their daily lives. They will engage in community building and will examine ancient texts while finding their relevance to our lives.

Together, we will create a personal and individual entry point for each student. Our topics will include: The Jewish lifecycle, masoret (tradition), manhigut (leadership), and kehilah (community).

– Getting to know you.
– The place of Bar/Bat Mitzvah in the Jewish lifecycle
– A rite of passage.
– Connecting to the world, communities, family, and my own circle.
– How to tell my story – using video to share our stories.
– My identity
– With the “ANU” Museum.
– About leadership
– Responsibility, accountability, and obligation to self and community.
– Tikkun Olam and Tzedakah
– Our moral obligation.
– Group celebration.