Programs

B'nai  Mitzvah Program

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Like many other aspects of Congregation Kol Halev, the B'nai Mitzvah Program is unique - decidedly different from that of other congregations. Rather than attending classes several times a week, students work individually, with their family, in study groups and with Rabbi Baker to learn about Judaism in preparation for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Cantor Sherwin works with the families choosing the music with the most meaning for the family's background, style and preferences. 

The program involves learning to read Hebrew (usually with a tutor), doing assigned readings and discussing them with the Rabbi, and completing projects on topics ranging from Jewish identity, history and religious practices to Jewish literature, art, music and film.

The students also do a Mitzvah Project and attend monthly meetings with their B'nai Mitzvah Group peers. The program is very adaptable to individual student interests and learning styles. Bar/bat mitzvah ceremonies are individually planned and as unique as the course of study of each student. Parents play an active role in developing the Kol Halev B'nai Mitzvah program and in helping their children accomplish their Bar/Bat Mitzvah goals. 

The program fee is $500 per year ($1500 total).  Payment can be made when the child begins meeting on a regular basis with Rabbi Baker (approximately three years prior to Bar/Bat Mitzvah). Program fees can be paid monthly, and will be prorated to the beginning of our fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).

Hebrew and musical tutoring are not included in the program fee, and is handled directly between the B'nai Mitzvot family and the tutor.

To enroll your child in the B'nai Mitzvah program, please contact Karen Glina at bookkeeper@kolhalev.org at or Cindy Tarsi at administrator@kolhalev.org to have your child's name added to the group list. An appointment will be made for you to visit with Rabbi Baker and to receive a checklist of materials and activities you and your child must complete.

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