B'nai Mitzvah

A Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration is one of the biggest occasions in a young person’s life. At Shearith Israel, we believe the primary focus for the Bar/Bat Mitzvah should be the learning, study and preparation while emphasizing the religious and spiritual significance of the event. Our goal is for each child to connect and embrace their Judaism, family, Israel and our broader Jewish community. All of these components come together to form the foundation of their adult Jewish Education.

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The goal of our congregation’s B’nai Mitzvah program is to be nurturing and caring toward your child and to create an environment which highlights the spiritual and religious experience of this milestone special event for your family. 

B'nai Mitzvah guide 

The coming of age ritual of B’nai Mitzvah captures all the many elements of our congregation’s mission and vision. The purpose of this guide is to walk your family through the B’nai Mitzvah process at Shearith Israel, with practical resources and answers to common questions. 

Questions? Please reach out to Rabbi Kaiman (rabbikaiman@shearithisrael.com) or Erin Chernow (bnaimitzvah@shearithisrael.com) for more details.

B'nai Mitzvah Guide