Your Child's Voice. Judaism's Wisdom. One Meaningful Journey.
Serving Bar and Bat Mitzvah families across Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and greater South Florida, plus students around the U.S. and abroad. No synagogue membership required.
If you are searching for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah Boca Raton program that goes deeper than the basics, you have found your community. At The Neshamah Institute, we work with Bar and Bat Mitzvah families who want something more than a checklist, combining deep Jewish learning, flexible scheduling, and personal mentoring that helps every young person find their own voice in the tradition. We serve families across Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and greater Palm Beach and Broward Counties, and students around the U.S. and abroad, in person and online, with no dues, no membership, and no barriers to belonging.
- No Membership Required
- No Prior Hebrew Needed
- Full Online Option Available
A Spiritual Journey Where Every Young Person Can Shine
Your Schedule, Your Choice
No more Sunday morning battles. Choose the class session that works for your family each week: Tuesday or Sunday, in person or online, and switch when life gets in the way. We work around sports, tutoring, and real life, because Jewish life is meant to be part of real life.
More Than a Party
We focus on the spiritual meaning of Bar and Bat Mitzvah in addition to the practical skills. At Neshamah, the party becomes a well-deserved celebration of Jewish learning and spiritual growth. Our teachers help students discover their own Jewish voices, talents, and questions as young Jewish adults.
Personalized Mentoring
Every student is paired with a B’nai Mitzvah mentor who guides them at their own best pace. Private tutoring can happen one-on-one at home, or in a small group formed with a few other families, whatever fits your child and your family best.
Our program is led by Rabbi Amy Rader, ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary and serving South Florida, and families around the country and abroad, for over 25 years.
Flexible Options, Anywhere You Are
- Sundays: 11:00 - 12:15 PM, In Person
- Tuesdays: 6:15 - 7:30 PM, Online
- Private Tutoring: Available at home or small group
- Location: 19140 Lyons Road, Boca Raton, FL
- Ages: Grades 6-7
- Faculty: Rabbi Rader & Master Educators
Also serving students around the U.S. and abroad through our fully online program.
Transparent, Affordable Pricing
- Annual Tuition: $3,900
- Payment: Sliding scale & payment plans
- Multi-Child Discount: 50% off for second child
- No Hidden Fees: Materials, tech & events included
Everything Included in Your Program
- 12 months of weekly classes
- 10 private tutoring sessions
- Neshamah Rabbi to officiate at the service
- Temple Beth Shalom sanctuary for Saturday evening
- Neshamah Torah, prayerbooks, and kipot
- Ark and bima furnishings for the service
- Mitzvah Lab with Rabbi Rader
- A series of private meetings and private rehearsal with Rabbi Rader
Our Bar and Bat Mitzvah Curriculum
Learning that sticks: Hebrew, Torah, Prayer, and Jewish values.
Torah Drama
Students bring their Torah portion to life through storytelling and performance, discovering its deeper meaning long before they step up to chant it.
Aleph Champ
Leveled Hebrew reading and fluency practice that builds real confidence, letter by letter, so every student is ready for the bimah.
Ruach: Music & Prayer
Students learn the melodies and meaning behind the prayers so they can lead a Shabbat service with real spiritual confidence, not just memorized words.
Mitzvah Lab
A hands-on session with Rabbi Rader exploring the mitzvot and values students take on as they become B’nai Mitzvah.
Beyond the Party
Our video series exploring what B’nai Mitzvah really means, beyond the celebration, for students and families to watch together.
Mitzvah of the Month
A monthly value and mitzvah families explore together at home, connecting classroom learning to everyday Jewish living.
Learning Tools Built Exclusively for Neshamah Families
Every enrolled student gets exclusive access to tools that live only on our website: videos for every prayer and every line of Torah chanting, plus proprietary Torah, Prayer, and Hebrew homepages and a fully personalized digital curriculum.
Torah & Prayer Video Library
A video for every prayer and every line of Torah trope, so students can practice on their own schedule, at their own pace.
Proprietary Homepages
Dedicated Torah, Prayer, and Hebrew homepages, built by Neshamah exclusively for our students.
Personalized Digital Curriculum
Each student’s curriculum adapts to their pace and their Torah portion, so preparation always feels achievable.
Available Anytime, Anywhere
Every tool is accessible online, so students in Boca Raton and students around the country and abroad prepare with the same resources.
FAQs
Not at all! We welcome students at every level, from total beginners to those with extensive background. Our individualized curriculum meets each child where they are.
Perfect! Neshamah is an open-access community. You don’t need to be a member to enroll in our B’nai Mitzvah program. We believe this milestone should be accessible to every family.
Yes. Many of our B’nai Mitzvah families also belong to a synagogue. Some come to Neshamah for a more personalized approach, a more flexible schedule, or a different learning environment for their child.
You are warmly welcome. Many Neshamah families are interfaith, and we create an inclusive environment that honors all family members while providing excellent Jewish education.
Our individualized format is ideal for diverse learners. Students work at their own pace with plenty of support. Let us know about any accommodations we can provide. We’re committed to every student’s success.
Yes! While we ask families to choose a primary time when enrolling, you’re welcome to attend a different session when needed. Just let us know in advance.
Life happens! Because students work through digital curriculum at their own pace, they can pick up where they left off. We’ll help them stay on track.
Hebrew school is not required for B’nai Mitzvah at Neshamah. We do recommend it, since students with some Hebrew and prayer background tend to feel more confident, but it’s never a barrier to enrollment. We’ve worked with students at every level.
Yes. We regularly work with students around the U.S. and abroad through our online program and private tutoring, with the same personalized curriculum and mentoring our in-person families receive.
Neshamah does not require membership dues or building fees, just payment for the programs your family uses.
Join Our Neshamah Family
A joyful, meaningful journey, uniquely suited to your child.
Many grandparents want to give their grandchild something that lasts far beyond a birthday or holiday, a real connection to their heritage and their family’s story. If that’s you, I’d love to talk about how you can make this journey possible for your grandchild, wherever they live.
