Program Details
There are many facets of our B’nai Mitzvah Program. Our goal is to educate your child and your family in the meaning and ways of practicing Judaism, culminating in a meaningful ceremony, custom created to fit your family’s religious practices.
Rabbi’s Torah Class
Weekly study of the meaning of Torah (in English), Holidays, History and how we can apply these teachings to our lives as kids and young adults.
Both Rabbi Stan and Rabbi Laura conduct the Torah Class, which is held on Sunday Mornings from 10 am til noon, on the westside (at the Riddick Center). See the Class Schedule page for dates and location.
Weekly Hebrew Tutoring
Our tutor will come to your home once a week. Your child will learn to read Hebrew (in the Prayerbook and in the Torah), read, understand the meaning of and sing the basic prayers of Judaism. They will also learn to read, understand and chant their Torah and Haftorah portions.
Mastering Hebrew reading, chanting of Torah and prayers requires 3- 12 months depending on the child’s prior background. Hebrew Tutoring is arranged by our Education Coordinator Rina Daly.
Cantors and Cantorial Soloists
The Bar/Bat Mitzvah service should be co-officiated by a cantor. Our Principal Cantor is Cantor Perryne Anker. She can be reached at 818.907.6015. Our second Principal Cantor is Cantor Edward Robin. He can be reached at 818.843.1800. Our Cantorial Soloists include Marc Bachrach, Stefani Valadez and Alula Tzadik.
Our Education Coordinator, Rina Daly, coordinates our Cantors and Cantorial Soloists for these services. She will help you select from among our Cantors, Cantorial Soloists and Singers for your ceremony. The Cantor (Cantorial Soloist) you choose will arrange for his/her accompanist and their fees.
Feel free to call Rina, at 310.313.4419. as soon as you have enrolled in the program to schedule the Hebrew tutoring and the Cantor
Field Trips
We will visit the Skirball Museum and the Museum of Tolerance. Dates to be announced.
Shabbat Celebrations
Attend at least 2 Shabbat Celebrations, with B’nai Horin or another synagogue of your choice. (Parents and B’nai Mitzvah)
Personal Report
Brief report on a Jewish film or book with Rina
Preparation for the Ceremony With Rabbi Stan & Rabbi Laura
- Begins 3 months prior to the Bar/Bat Mitzvah
- Learn and practice the meaning of prayers, Torah and Haftorah
- Prepare the speech
Creating a Personalized Bar/Bat Mitzvah Prayerbook
- A family project
- Word processsing and graphic design support available from Stacey Rosenbaum, B’nai Horin Prayerbook Staff. Call Stacey at 818.762.8501 for further information.