B'Mitzvah & Pre B'Mitzvah Programs
Coming of age is a big deal for families and teens. If navigated skillfully and
consciously, this time can be meaningful and wholesome for all involved. It is a time of
identity formation, values clarification, reflection on big questions, and understanding
one's place in the Jewish story.
For families of 5th , 6th and 7th graders
We are partnering with Moving Traditions (www.movingtraditions.org) to pioneer a new
and exciting approach to b-mitzvah that connects Jewish wisdom to the interpersonal
and social elements of this coming-of-age ritual. The program includes family education
and pre-teen sessions as part of B-mitzvah preparation. Through games, activities and
discussion, the Moving Traditions’ sessions—created by rabbis and social workers—will
help parents and pre-teens explore what it means to celebrate this milestone, to be the
center of attention during a life cycle ritual, to navigate expectations from friends and
family, to find Jewish meaning in the ceremony, as well as exploring other social-
emotional challenges and joys associated with the b-mitzvah.
If you have not yet decided if a B-Mitzvah is right for your 5 th or 6 th grade child, this
educational program will add to your understanding of the milestone and help inform
your family’s decision. All are welcome to explore!!
Costs:
5th and 6th graders-- $300
B-Mitzvah fee -- $700 (includes private instruction beginning 6-9 months ahead of
scheduled date); $100 for currently registered B-Mitzvah students
Location:
Towson University Hillel at Towson Commons, 1 W Pennsylvania Ave.
Dates/Time 5pm-7pm
Oct 22 (Family Session) Nov 12
Dec 3 Jan 14
Feb 4, Feb 25
March 17 Apr 17
April 28 May 19
Please contact Claudia Balog at claudbalog@gmail.com, or Rabbi Emily Stern
at rabbi@kolhalevmd.org for more information.
Register here
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For families of 12- and 13-year-olds ready to begin B-Mitzvah Preparation
Kol HaLev is committed to celebrating each family. Rabbi Emily Stern and Cantor
George Henschel, help each family craft a meaningful, celebratory B-Mitzvah service by
honoring students' skills and family input. We generally begin individualized instruction
about 6-9-months ahead of the scheduled date to ensure adequate preparation and
confidence.
B-Mitzvah fee -- $700 (includes private instruction beginning 6-9 months ahead of
scheduled date); $100 for currently registered B-Mitzvah students
Register here