B'NAI MITZVAH
Congregation B’nai Israel joyfully welcomes young people to the bimah as they become B’nai Mitzvah. As a community, we recognize and support this significant time in the spiritual growth of your family. We offer guidance and support for all aspects of this Jewish rite of passage, with many opportunities for discussion and learning on a range of topics, from broad spiritual issues to more basic questions.
Rabbi Justin David and our B'nai Mitzvah team are here to support you through the process. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us:
Amy Stein, B'nai Mitzvah Coordinator
Rabbi Ariella Rosen, Director of Youth and Family Education and Engagement
Aaron Kagan, Teen Engagement Coordinator
We look forward to working with you and your family to create this life cycle experience!
B'nai Mitzvah Guide
This guide provides important information for the entire B'nai Mitzvah process. Please refer to it as you prepare for the B'nai Mitzvah and reach out to Amy Stein, B'nai Mitzvah Coordinator, with questions.
Welcome letter from Rabbi David
Expectations for the B’nai Mitzvah process:
- Meetings with Rabbi David
- Shabbat service attendance
- Cohort meeting attendance
- Scheduling your B’nai Mitzvah date: Date selection form
- Ritual paths for B’nai Mitzvah
Gender Queer Identities and B'nai Mitzvah
- Template cover
- Template book
- Parents’ blessing
- Non-binary language
- Rabbinical Assembly teshuvah for calling non-binary people to Torah honors
- Prayer for Peace
- Prayer for the State of Israel
- Prayer for our Country
Other items to consider
- Kippot
- Invitations
- Flowers
- Candy throwing
- Cell phones
Aliyah: A quick course for family and friends
Guide to Kiddush
-Please note: CBI is peanut-free and nut-free.