The offices of the Rabbi and Principal coordinate Temple Beth Tikvah’s B’nai Mitzvah Program. Approximately six months prior to the Bar/Bat Mitzvah, we train students to:

• Lead Shabbat prayers
• Read and chant Torah and Haftarah
• Analyze and study Torah
• Implement a personal mitzvah project
• Prepare a Bar/Bat Mitzvah speech

This meaningful experience helps each child develop a lifelong Jewish identity. In addition, family members participate by reading from the Torah during the service to make the Bar/Bat Mitzvah experience a memorable “family affair.” Rabbi Beal, Morah Aviva, and Cantor Simkin are available to assist in this process.

We also provide individual or group adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah courses upon request.

The Prayers we chant can be found below:

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Barchu, by Cantor Emily Simkin

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Shema, by Cantor Emily Simkin

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V’ahavtah, by Cantor Emily Simkin

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Adonai S’tafai, by Cantor Emily Simkin

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Avot V’Lmachot, by Cantor Emily Simkin

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G’vurot, by Cantor Emily Simkin

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Blessing before Torah, by Cantor Emily Simkin

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Blessing After Torah, by Cantor Emily Simkin

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Blessing Before the Haftorah, by Cantor Emily Simkin

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Blessing After the Haftorah, by Cantor Emily Simkin