Bar/Bat Mitzvah

The Bar/Bat Mitzvah is a most joyous significant religious event. The Bar/Bat Mitzvah student publicly gives thanks for the privileges and responsibilities of Jewish adulthood. The preparation for Bar/Bat Mitzvah requires a long-term educational commitment. Students are required to complete Hebrew School or have attended a Hebrew Day School. One-on-one Bar/Bat Mitzvah lessons are also required.

For those preparing to celebrate your mitzvah at Temple Hatikvah, click here for a Sample Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program.

Adult B’nai Mitzvah

The celebration of the adult B’nai Mitzvah is a relatively new celebration that has become a meaningful component in Jewish ritual life. People from all walks of life are finding renewed meaning and spirituality in Judaism. Many of our returning brothers and sisters have chosen to celebrate their rededication to Judaism with an adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony.