B'nai Mitzvah Central

This section is designed to guide your access to information already shared with our B’nai Mitzvah families at the classes and meetings you have with our clergy, professional tutors and our staff. B’nai Mitzvah Central may serve as a quick reference for most everything having to do with your child’s Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah. However, nothing serves as a substitute for these personal encounters throughout the 18-24 months culminating with a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Service. Please do not hesitate to contact one of us with questions or concerns.

Learning: Family B'nai Mitzvah University and Tutorial
There are several learning components to the Bar/Bat Mitzvah process. Read about all of them here.

Timeline and Appointments
When do our students begin the preparation process? You may have up to 50 visits to schedule! Learn what you need to do, when you need to do it and the most efficient way to get it all on your calendar. Click here for more information.

Who?
Click here for a list of who can help you with different Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah related questions.

Forms and Materials
You will receive all of these in person, but replacement copies are available here!

Requirements
All the requirements and fees associated with Bar and Bat Mitzvah at Am Shalom were established by the Am Shalom Board of Trustees, Clergy and Professional Staff in order to make each event here meaningful and joyous for your family, guests as well as everyone in our congregational family. View the requirements and fees here.

Am Shalom Mitzvah Bank
Our students are asked to engage in at least 13 hours of social action work. Click here for some ideas and projects to get you started.