Bar and Bat Mitzvah

The Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program is a solid stepping stone for young people in
this city. Kollel teachers support and guide young men and women with the
education necessary to participate fully in the festivities that accompany
this important milestone event. Contact us at info@thekollel.com to find out
how you can make the most of this special occasion.

Mission Statement

The purpose of this club is to educate every Jewish boy and girl who is becoming of age about their heritage and origin, in a safe and fun environment.

Vision

We believe in the power of community. Much can be accomplished when we join forces to inspire ourselves and others. Through leadership within the community we’ll surely be able to inspire ourselves and others for a better world

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  • Weekly Class (Choose Sunday or Wednesday)
  • Each class will be 1 hour and 15 min
  • Each class we will focus on 20 min Hebrew reading and 55 min on Jewish concepts
  • At least once a month we will focus on community service
  • Each student will receive a private class for individual preparation

Lesson Plan

  • Jewish Responsibilities for Boys & Girls
  • Jewish Holidays > Jewish Calendar
  • Shabbat > Kiddush > Challah
  • Written and Oral Torah
  • Tzedakah
  • Basic Jewish History
  • Mezuzah
  • Kashrut
  • Jewish Leadership
  • Jewish Identity
  • Jewish Lifecycle from birth to death
A note from a recent Bar Mitzvah:

Dear Rabbi Shmulik and Rabbi Yossi, 

We wanted to thank you so much for making Elliot's Barmitzvah so memorable!  It truly was a wonderful occasion and very meaningful to all of us.  With out exception, everyone commented on the wonderful service.  Elliot's friends were so excited to join the festivities - most of them had never been to a barmitzvah, let alone a synagogue so this was a wonderful experience for them.

 Once again, we really appreciate the time you have spent with Elliot preparing him for this occasion.  Yossi, you have a wonderful way with kids!  Shmulik, your spirit and enthusiasm has made a very positive impression on Elliot and all of us.

 Thank you so much.

 With kind regards,

 Kim, Richard, Elliot and Isaac

 

And another:

Dear Rabbi Shmulik and Rabbi Yossi,

I can’t thank you enough for making Matthew’s day so special.

The service was so meaningful and beautiful.

Matthew had a fantastic experience learning with you. He learned so much in such short time, and the evidence was by his performance.

You truly made the Bar Mitzvah occasion amazing for both our son, and us as a family.

There are no words to convey the depth of our appreciation to you.

Kind Regards,

Tirana & Neil