Bar & Bat Mitzvah
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Learn the Blessings Before & After Reading the Torah with “Prayer-eoke”
These two short videos demonstrate the singing of the blessings recited before and after the Torah reading, when called up for an
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Pledge
This post presents a pledge sometimes recited by the Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrant in liberal communities, in which s/he commits to
Reform Blessings Before & After the Reading of the Haftarah
This post presents the Hebrew, English and transliterated texts of the blessings recited before and after the reading of the
Hebrew Coming-of-Age Misheberakh Prayers
This post presents the Hebrew texts of four different coming-of-age Mi Sheberach prayers: traditional Bar Mitzvah, traditional Bat Mitzvah, 80
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Trope, Blessings & Readings in Multiple Traditions
This website is an excellent resource for Bar/Bat Mitzvah students looking to learn the traditional Orthodox tunes (trope), blessings and readings
Learn the Reform Blessings Before & After Reading the Haftarah with “Prayer-eoke”
These two short videos demonstrate the singing of the blessings recited before and after the reading of the haftarah in Reform congregations.
Misheberakh Prayer for a Bat Mitzvah Girl
This post presents the Hebrew, English and transliterated texts of the Mi Sheberach prayer for a Bat Mitzvah girl to
Traditional Blessings Before & After Torah Reading
This post presents the Hebrew, English and transliterated texts of the blessings recited before and after the Torah reading when called
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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Trope, Blessings & Readings in Multiple Traditions
This website is an excellent resource for Bar/Bat Mitzvah students looking to learn the traditional Orthodox tunes (trope), blessings and readings
The Bar/Bat Mitzvah Guide
This 7 page long guide from Aish.com outlines everything you need to know about the Jewish coming-of-age ceremony. Rabbi Shraga Simmons introduces
12 Ways to Make Your Bat Mitzvah Meaningful
This post suggests a list of 12 ways a Bat Mitzvah girl can make her Bat Mitzvah more meaningful, including
What To Expect At Synagogue Services on Saturday Morning
This informative article by Conservative Rabbi Daniel Kohn provides a guide for bar/bat mitzvah guests and other newcomers to Shabbat worship services, including explanations
Parent Blessings Handbook: How to Select, Personalize or Write Your Own
This post contains a 7 page Parent Blessings Handbook designed to help the parents of a Bar/Bat Mitzvah select, personalize
Learn the Reform Blessings Before & After Reading the Haftarah with “Prayer-eoke”
These two short videos demonstrate the singing of the blessings recited before and after the reading of the haftarah in Reform congregations.
The URJ’s B’nai Mitzvah Revolutions Innovations Guide
This link will take you to the B’nai Mitzvah Revolutions Innovations Guide, a website highlighting Bar and Bat Mitzvah innovations
Dance the Hora: How to do the Jewish Celebration Dance
This minute long animated video teachers viewers how to dance the “hora,” an ecstatic Israeli circle dance with roots in Eastern European folk tradition,
Learn the Blessings Before & After Reading the Torah with “Prayer-eoke”
These two short videos demonstrate the singing of the blessings recited before and after the Torah reading, when called up for an
How to Have an Aliyah
In this 4 minute long instructional video from MyJewishLearning.com, Rabbi Steven Exler explains and demonstrates what to do and say
Aliyah 101: What You Should Know Before Being Called to the Torah
Perfect for beginners, this comprehensive article by Ronald L. Eisenberg explains everything you need to know about the ritual of getting called
Informative Articles & Videos
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What to Expect at a Bar or Bat Mitzvah
This short animated video provides guests with some basic information about what to expect at a Bar or Bat Mitzvah and how
Bar and Bat Mitzvah 101: History, Ceremony & Contemporary Issues
This informative article provides an overview of the Jewish rite of passage for 12- and 13-year-olds, including the origins of the
Entering Adulthood: The Spiritual Significance of the Bar and Bat Mitzvah
This thoughtful article from Chabad.org gives parents tips on how to transform the Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration from a fun party to a meaningful
The Bar/Bat Mitzvah Guide
This 7 page long guide from Aish.com outlines everything you need to know about the Jewish coming-of-age ceremony. Rabbi Shraga Simmons introduces
Aliyah 101: What You Should Know Before Being Called to the Torah
Perfect for beginners, this comprehensive article by Ronald L. Eisenberg explains everything you need to know about the ritual of getting called
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Siman Tov U’Mazel Tov: A Jewish Celebration Song with Subtitles
This upbeat video presents the popular Israeli folk song “Siman Tov U’Mazel Tov” with an on-screen English transliteration of the Hebrew lyrics,
Bat Mitzvah Girls Perform “L’Dor Vador” During “Passing the Scroll” Ceremony
This video presents two Bat Mitzvah girls performing “L’Dor Vador” (From Generation to Generation), a song composed by Josh Nelson
Elohim Hai: Moroccan Bar Mitzvah Piyut
This 6:36 minute long video presents Rabbi David Kadoch singing two versions of a traditional liturgical Bar Mitzvah song, the first according
Debbie Friedman: The World of Your Dreams (Andy’s Bar Mitzvah Song)
This post presents the lyrics to “The World of Your Dreams (Andy’s Bar Mitzvah Song),” composed by beloved Jewish American
Hava Nagila: A Jewish Celebration Song with Subtitles
This video presents the popular Israeli folk song “Hava Nagila” with an on-screen English transliteration of the Hebrew lyrics. Translated as
What else?
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Poetic B’nai Mitzvah Ceremony Reading
This poetic reading takes the Bar/Bat Mitzvah boy/girl on a journey from the revelation of the Torah at Mount Sinai
The URJ’s B’nai Mitzvah Revolutions Innovations Guide
This link will take you to the B’nai Mitzvah Revolutions Innovations Guide, a website highlighting Bar and Bat Mitzvah innovations
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Date Calculator
This online tool from Chabad.org allows the user to enter his/her birth date and time to determine the date and corresponding Torah
The First American Bat Mitzvah: A Personal Account
In this article, Judith Kaplan Eisenstein shares a personal account of her Bat Mitzvah, the first Bat Mitzvah ceremony celebrated in
Mother’s Prayer for Bar/Bat Mitzvah Upon Lighting Shabbat Candles
This short English prayer is recited by a mother prior to blessing the candles on the Shabbat celebrating her son/daughter’s