A Meaningful Milestone
Bar & Bat Mitzvah Preparation
A Bar or Bat Mitzvah is a beautiful milestone, and the beginning of a child’s lifelong Jewish journey.
We offer warm, personal preparation that helps each child understand the meaning of the day, build practical skills, and feel confident taking this next step. Lessons are available whether your celebration will be held with us or elsewhere, and we will shape the program around your child and family.
For young men
Bar Mitzvah Preparation
Lessons combine meaning, practical preparation, and space for each student’s questions.
Explore Jewish heritage and the pride of Jewish identity.
Discover the meaning and enduring value of Torah and mitzvot.
Receive practical, hands-on guidance for putting on tefillin.
Prepare a personal speech or Torah thought for the celebration.
Rabbi Mottel Gurevitz
For young women
Bat Mitzvah Preparation
Lessons are personal, thoughtful, and shaped around each student’s interests and experience.
Learn about Jewish heritage and the special role of Jewish women.
Discover the meaning and enduring value of Torah and mitzvot.
Prepare a personal speech or Torah thought for the celebration.
Build or refresh basic Hebrew reading skills when needed.
Nechama Gurevitz
Program Details
Six private sessions, approximately 40 minutes each.
Suggested honorarium: $540
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Torah Reading Preparation
If your son would like to read from the Torah during the celebration, preparation should begin approximately 6–8 months before the Bar Mitzvah. Torah reading requires a separate, more extensive course of private lessons. Please contact Rabbi Mottel to discuss timing and plan the lessons.