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Bar and Bat Mitzvah
Bar and bat Mitzvah
Welcome to the wonderful journey ahead of you!
We hope you will find helpful information in these pages as you prepare for your Bar/Bat Mitzvah. When you become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, you become a Son or Daughter of the Commandment.
The most basic questions everyone faces in life are, "Why am I here? What is my purpose?" Religion does not give tidy answers to those questions, but it gives you a framework in which to explore. As Jews it is our responsibility, our mitzvah, to reflect God's presence in the world and to help bring significance to our lives.
Some people find meaning by attending services, studying Torah, giving Tzedakah, becoming socially involved, or by internalizing the special spiritual connection you are making at this time and carrying it through to your life as an adult, and passing that on to your own children down the road. We hope you, and your entire family, will savor both the learning experience and the spirituality that will emerge from your efforts.
We wish you a hearty "Mazel Tov!" as you prepare for your exciting journey, and your congregational family looks forward to the day you will lead us all in prayer.
Additional B'Nai mitzvah Information
Sun, December 3 2023
20 Kislev 5784
Temple israel Happenings
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Monday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2023Sisterhood Book Club Discussion on Zoom
Monday, Dec 4th 7:30pm to 9:30pm
RSVP to receive the Zoom link. "The Golem and the Jinni" by Helene Wecker -
Friday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2023Shabbat Shabbang
Friday, Dec 8th 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Join our clergy for songs, music, crafts, challah, pizza, and yummy treats! We welcome families with children 7 and under (and their older siblings). Bring a friend to share in our Shabbat! -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 9 , 2023Shabbat Yoga with Robin Wald
Shabbat, Dec 9th 10:30am to 11:30am
Join us for a joyful and peaceful Shabbat morning yoga and contemplative practice. Together we will explore Jewish wisdom around Shabbat and the Torah parsha through embodied movement, breath, meditation and personal rest and reflection. The program will be accessible for all levels of physical and meditation practice - beginner through advanced. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2023Temple Tots
Sunday, Dec 10th 9:30am to 10:30am
Families with young children connect on Sunday mornings and Friday night dinners throughout the year (no membership is required!). All families with young children (ages 5 and younger) are encouraged to attend our interactive Jewish experiences. Older siblings and friends are welcome.
Events
Today's Calendar
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: 9:30am |
CJL Faculty Meeting : 11:30am |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 4:08pm |
: 5:00pm |
: 7:00pm |
Shabbat Day
: 9:30am |
: 10:30am |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Dec 3 |
Dec 3 CJL Faculty Meeting Sunday, Dec 3 11:30am |
Dec 4 |
Dec 6 |
Dec 7 |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat Vayeishev
Shabbat, Dec 9 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Dec 8, 4:08pm |
Erev Hanukkah
Thursday, Dec 7 |