Entering Jewish Adulthood

Becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at Temple Isaiah is to partake in an experience in which students are inspired and excited about their heritage and their future. A well-nourished community of youth where children feel empowered to think independently and creatively. It is a community where parents are full partners in the nourishment of their children’s souls and their own. It is a journey during which our children encounter mystery and are familiar with awe. Our students complete their Bar/Bat Mitzvah with a great sense of being part of something transcendent, much bigger than themselves. They have a deep sense of purpose and meaningful connections. They believe in themselves and others. They are motivated to make a difference, to pursue peace and justice, and have the tools to succeed.

•  The student must complete 2 consecutive years of regular attendance in
  Religious School. Years of attendance in another Religious or Hebrew School of a recognized Congregation will be accepted for the purpose of meeting this requirement upon suitable verification. The student must be registered and attending Religious School classes at the time of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

The Bar/Bat Mitzvah is celebrated around a child’s 13^th birthday. Families are sent a date request form when children are in the fourth or fifth grade. Upon receiving all of the requests our B’nai Mitzvah coordinator will contact you with your child’s date.

The ceremony may take place during Shabbat services in the morning at 10:30 and in the afternoon at 5:00.  Havdallah will follow the afternoon service (when it is dark) only during the season when we follow Standard Time (November – March).

You may choose to continue your celebration using the Temple Social Hall. If you wish to do so the room must be reserved one year in advance. For more information about this please contact Ruth Berg at Ruth@templeisaiah.com or by phone at 310-277-2772.

To download the Temple Isaiah Bar/Bat Mitzvah Handbook click Here.

If you have questions about the entire Bar or Bat Mitzvah journey, please contact our B’nai Mitzvah Coordinator Julie Moldo at Julie@templeisaiah.com or by phone at 310-277-2772.

Suggested Resources:

- "Putting God on the Guest List" by Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin

How to Choose a Mitzvah Project:

- http://www.jewishjournal.com/expo/article/how_to_choose_a_mitzvah_project_20090624/