B'nei Mitzvah
B'nei Mitzvah
Becoming a bar or bat mitzvah is a very special occasion for the child and family. Kehilat Nitzan is pleased to be able to provide a rich
and meaningful way to celebrate this occasion.
Our program is informal and enriching. Sessions focus on the service and prayers; the weekly parasha; current events affecting the local Jewish community; Israel; the holy days; Jewish values, rituals, and more. The program is led by Zvi Civins, an experienced Jewish educator, with the participation and guidance of Rabbi Sadoff.
For full information about the program, see Kehilat Nitzan B'nei Mitzvah Program. Some highlights:
- Kehilat Nitzan has a weekly program for its students that b'nei mitzvah must attend for at least one year prior to the intended date of the bar/bat mitzvah. The program has a ‘rolling intake’, and students may start at any time as long as it is at least a year prior to the date of the bar/bat mitzvah. The sessions are on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
- The family (including both parents) of the bar/bat mitzvah child must be financial members of Kehilat Nitzan for at least full year prior to the date the simcha falls. Any financial difficulties may be discussed with our treasurer or executive administrator in strict confidence.
- The bar/bat mitzvah child must be Jewish according to halachic (Jewish law) guidelines, meaning his/her mother must be Jewish by birth or by conversion (before having the child). Otherwise, the child must have converted.
- In accordance with halachah, the bar/bat mitzvah ceremony must take place after a boy’s 13th birthday and after a girl’s 12th birthday. At the family’s discretion, girls have the option of having their bat mitzvah after their 13th birthday.
- Please contact the office to determine the intended date and the name of the parasha (weekly Torah portion). Please note that while we will make every effort to schedule a date as close to the birthday as possible, due to Jewish festivals or other events the date may not be immediately after the child’s 13th or 12th birthday.
Tue, 10 December 2019
12 Kislev 5780
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday
Dec 17
Tuesday, Dec 17th 3:00p to 5:00p
"What Makes Jewish Travel "Jewish"? - Reflections of a Wandering Jew" -
Friday
Dec 20
Friday, Dec 20th 5:00p to 10:00p
Early kids friendly dinner followed by Musical Shabbat service. Ice cream and Dessert bar to finish on a sweet note -
Friday
Dec 27
Friday, Dec 27th 7:00p to 10:00p
A sing a long Shabbagt dinner for the whole family -
Friday
Jan 31
Friday, Jan 31st 6:00p to 10:00p
Join Nava Tehila for musical Kabbalat Shabbat services and an 8 pm kiddush with tapas, wine, and beer! -
Friday
Feb 14
Friday, Feb 14th 6:00p to 10:00p
Join Nava Tehila for musical Kabbalat Shabbat services and an 8 pm kiddush with tapas, wine, and beer! -
Friday
Mar 20
Friday, Mar 20th 6:00p to 10:00p
Join Nava Tehila for musical Kabbalat Shabbat services and an 8 pm kiddush with tapas, wine, and beer!
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vayishlach
Shabbat, Dec 14 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Dec 13, 8:18p |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 14, 9:27p |
Sponsor a Kiddush
We encourage kiddush sponsorship for all occasions, not just for b'nei mitzvah celebrations. Contact the office by email or by calling 9500 0906 to find out about sponsoring kiddush for a birthday, anniversary, or other special event, or in memory of a loved one's yahrtzeit.
Donate Today
A donation through our Online Payments page would be appreciated to support our programs and help cover the costs involved in providing activities for our community.