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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Preparation Program (BMPP)
Goals of a Bar/Bat Mitzvah:
The goal of the program is to prepare our young people to become capable Jewish adults.
The Bar or Bat Mitzvah ceremony is a milestone used to mark this occasion. Once completed the student should be able to:
- Explain what it means, to them, to be Jewish.
- Have a strong sense of community, including how they can make the world a better place.
- Have a working knowledge of Torah, including its overall structure and how to research and study it.
- Fully participate in the worship services
- Act as a lay leader for worship services
- Be able to write and present a cohesive short speech.
Skills needed to reach these goals:
- Sufficient knowledge written Hebrew to be able to sound out Hebrew words and phrases
- Have a working knowledge of the service prayers, to allow for fluent reading. (Reading skills)
- Have a working knowledge of the service prayers, to understand what they mean, what purpose they serve, and how they fit into the entire service. (Translation/Comprehension Skills)
- Be able to read and/or chant the blessings for Torah and Haftarah
- Be able to read and/or chant a portion of Torah and Haftarah
- Have a familiarity with Jewish reference materials available, and know how to utilize them
- Be able to write, edit and present their thoughts and ideas
- Understand the concept of volunteerism and how to participate.
Approach
We offer our members a multi-faceted approach that should help your student be totally successful:
- 3 years of classroom (group) study
- Private Tutor for learning to read/chant their personal Torah & Haftarah portions
- Private Tutor (Rabbi) for learning interpretation and presentation of the Torah and Haftarah portions, along with the associated reference materials.
Please look at the Rules and Contract. Fill out and return to the Temple Office.
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