Dear Parent/s, 

Mazal Tov on the Bar Mitzvah of your dear son!  Our Sages teach us that on this day a boy becomes an adult – a man of Israel. After many years of hard work on your part, he now matures to be responsible for himself in spiritual matters.

At his Bar Mitzvah ceremony he will give you much nachas as he leads the Service, reads from the Torah and addresses the congregation for the very first time as an adult.  

To make this day a most memorable and special one for you and your family, we want to share the following information about the Bar Mitzvah itself and the preparation leading up to it. 
 

The Bar Mitzvah Ceremony will include

  • The rabbi welcomes everyone and describes the Bar Mitzvah service.
  • Leading the congregation with some of the prayers
  • Taking the Torah out of the Ark and leading the congregation
  • The Bar Mitzvah boy studies a portion of the Torah-reading with its cantillation and recites it as part of our Shabbat morning service.
  • The Bar Mitzvah boy is called up to the Torah
  • A candy throw, in which we shower the Bar Mitzvah with sweetness.
  • The Bar Mitzvah boy addresses the audience, incorporating lessons from his readings and Mitzvah Project.
  • The Family sponsors a kiddush for congregants and guests.


Bar Mitzvah Preparation

Rather than focus on a ‘Bar Mitzvah product’, or just the ‘special day’, we emphasize the ‘process’ of maturation, responsibility and Jewish identity through giving your son an enriched experience that will last a lifetime.  Therefore, the big day should not be isolated, but be part of a deep and clear understanding of how this will impact and provide meaning to his life. Our goal is to reinforce his Jewish identity so that he will always be proud of his Jewish heritage.  

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When you are ready to begin planning your son’s bar mitzvah (we recommend 1 year prior to the service) please contact Rabbi Korer at Chabad to set up a preliminary meeting.  The primary objective of this first meeting is to get to know each other and for you to share your vision of the Bar Mitzvah journey. Rabbi Korer will facilitate this discussion with you and your son. We will also choose a date and discuss the possibilities for the ceremony and readings for the event.

Preparations will include:

  • Bar Mitzvah Lessons 
  • Mitzvah Project
  • Logistics and Planning
  • Rehearsal 
  • Kiddush

For more information and to schedule a meeting please call us at 845 225 4770 or email us at [email protected] or Click here to contact us