Bar and Bat Mitzvah in Israel
Bar and Bat Mitzvah in Israel: What Families Need to Know Planning a ceremony in the Jewish homeland What every family needs to know before…
Beyond the Ballroom: Planning a Non-Traditional B’nai Mitzvah
Let me tell you about a conversation I had not long ago with a family who came to me a little sheepish. Their daughter, Maya,…
A Celebration That Means Something: How to Plan a B’nai Mitzvah Party With Jewish Values at the Center
A Celebration That Means Something: How to Plan a B’nai Mitzvah Party With Jewish Values at the Center For families who want more joy and…
B’nai Mitzvah for Interfaith and Non-Traditional Families: Your Questions Answered
B’nai Mitzvah for Interfaith and Non-Traditional Families: Your Questions Answered A guide for families who weren’t sure they were welcome Presented by If you are…
The Mitzvah Project: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why We Do It Differently
Almost every family I work with asks about the mitzvah project somewhere in the first few conversations. Sometimes they ask with relief: “Do we have…
How to Have a Stress-Free B’nai Mitzvah (Without Losing the Spiritual Heart of It)
How to Have a Stress-Free B’nai Mitzvah Without Losing the Spiritual Heart of It What actually causes B’nai Mitzvah stress, and how to let it…
The Parent Speech at a B’nai Mitzvah
How to Write and Deliver a Meaningful Parent Speech at a B’nai Mitzvah A Complete Guide to Writing & Delivering Your Words What to say…
The B’nai Mitzvah D’var Torah
How to Write a Meaningful B’nai Mitzvah Speech (D’var Torah) A Complete Guide for Students & Families How your child finds their voice, and says…
Choosing the Right B’nai Mitzvah Rabbi & Program
How to Choose the Right B’nai Mitzvah Rabbi and Program Questions to Ask. Things to Know. The most important decision in the process The B’nai…
B’nai Mitzvah Without Synagogue Membership
B’nai Mitzvah Without Synagogue Membership What Families Need to Know You don’t need to join a synagogue for a meaningful, authentic ceremony “We’re not synagogue…
Understanding Your Child’s Torah Portion
Understanding Your Child’s Torah Portion (Parsha) The Torah, the Five Books of Moses, is divided into 54 weekly portions called parshiyot (singular: parsha or parashah).…
The B’nai Mitzvah Planning Timeline
The B’nai Mitzvah Planning Timeline 18 Months to Ceremony Day A step-by-step guide from first conversation to final blessing Planning a B’nai Mitzvah is one…
What Is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah?
What Is a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah? A Bar Mitzvah (for boys) or Bat Mitzvah (for girls) is one of Judaism’s most significant lifecycle…
