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Bar / Bat Mitzvah Information

Bar/Bat Mitzvah marks a special milestone in your child's life. Everything you need to know about your child’s ceremony at Temple Jeremiah can be found in the Temple Jeremiah Bar/Bat Mitvah Handbook. (Click to view and download a pdf copy of the Handbook*)

Contents of the Handbook

Introduction

What Does It Mean to Become Bar or Bat Mitzvah?
What Distinguishes This Sacred Passage at Temple  Jeremiah?
Educational Requirements

Elements of Preparation - Ritual

Chanting
D’var Torah
Tikkun Olam Project
Erev Shabbat Service
Requirement to Attend Services
Family Participation
Certificates
Tallit and Kippah

Elements of Preparation - Celebration

Synagogue Facilities Available
Oneg and Kiddush
Shabbat Morning Service Booklet
Honors
Ushering
Photography
Video Taping
Seats
Coats and Apparel

Statement of Understanding

Appendix A - Glossary of Terms

Appendix B - B'nai Mitzvah Fees

Appendix C - Bar and Bat Mitzvah Checklist

 

Need a little help singing the blessings before and after the reading of the Torah?

Here they are in mp3 format:

Blessing before the reading of the Torah.

Blessing after the reading of the Torah.

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Facilities Rental

To learn more about renting Temple Jeremiah's beautiful facilities for your Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration, see Facilities Rental.