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For Parents of the B'nai
Mitzvah
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For more information on
the Bar/Bat Mitzvah program, or to make
appointments with the clergy, contact:
Kristen Gross
(703) 532-2217
kgross@templerodefshalom.org
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Your family is about
to embark on a most significant journey, a year long trip of preparation
towards a Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration. This is a wonderful and
exciting time in the life of a young adult and your family. We, your
clergy, join you in the preparation for this event as well as in the
happiness that comes with it.
The ceremony that your
child will soon observe symbolizes in Jewish terms the passing of the
child from intellectual, emotional and moral childhood into adolescence.
As in all other congregations in the world, it signifies the recognition
by the young man or woman that he or she becomes responsible to God for
his or her moral and religious actions.
The guiding principle of Bar and Bat Mitzvah at Temple Rodef Shalom is
that this year of preparation and the simcha itself be full of joy and
filled with emotional and intellectual satisfaction and growth for your
child and your family. The attainment of this objective is possible only
if your child is thoroughly prepared and personally motivated. Young
people surely need the help of clergy, teachers and especially parents
to achieve this goal. Thus, the observance of a Bar or Bat Mitzvah is a
quintessential opportunity for both child and family to strengthen their
commitment and connection to Judaism and our Temple.
Click
Here for the
Parents' Guide
2011-2012 Bar Mitzvah Dates:
Click
here to go to the List of Assigned Dates for 2011-2012
Social Hall Rental
Information:
Rental Booklet
Rental Application
For any questions about Social Hall rentals, please contact Jen
Regelman, the rental coordinator, at 703-532-2217 or
jregelman@templerodefshalom.org.
FORMS TO COMPLETE:
First Payment
Remittance Form
Kol Kore
Hebrew Computer Order Form (This is voluntary & not required)
Ushering on
Shabbat Morning
DVD Recording
Request Form
Second Payment
Remittance Form
Bar/Bat
Mitzvah Profile Form (Information for article to appear in the TRS
Bulletin)
Service
Information Form
Final
Planning
Rehearsal
Schedule
Checklist to
Bring for Weekend of Service
DATES TO
REMEMBER:
1 Year prior to
Bar/Bat Mitzvah: Family Workshop; Occurs 4 times a year. You will be
notified of the date by the Clergy office.
8-10 Months Prior
to Bar/Bat Mitzvah: First appointment with Cantor Shochet to plan
the learning process for your son or daughter. Tutoring should also
begin around. Cantor Shochet will assign a tutor for your son or
daughter at the first meeting.
5 Months Prior to
the Bar/Bat Mitzvah: Progress check appointment should be scheduled
with Cantor Shochet or Cantor Scher. First meeting with Rabbi Saxe
should be scheduled to review the meaning of the Torah portion.
2 Months Prior to
the Bar/Bat Mitzvah: Progress check may be needed with Cantors
Shochet or Scher; First meeting with Rabbi Schwartzman to begin the
speech writing process.
1 Month Prior to
the Bar/Bat Mitzvah: All Hebrew prayers, Torah portion and Haftarah
should be completed.
First Bimah
Rehearsal with Cantor: Tuesday, 11-days prior to your service, if
the service is a morning service. OR Thursday, 9-days prior to your
service, if the case of a Mincha service. These rehearsals take place at
3 pm, and last one hour.
Final Bimah
Rehearsal with Rabbi: Tuesday, 4-days prior to your service, if the
service is a morning service. OR Thursday, 2-days prior to your service,
if the case of a Mincha service. These rehearsals take place at 4 pm,
and last one hour. Photography is allowed at this rehearsal.
BAR/BAT Mitzvah
service times:
Saturday Morning:
10:30 am; Mincha Service: 5 pm
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