Bar/Bat Mitzvah Preparation

The words Bat Mitzvah and Bar Mitzvah are Hebrew terms indicating that a girl or boy has reached the status of an adult member of the Jewish community. The Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah ceremonies mark this transition from childhood to adulthood.

Our community has carefully developed a preparation process for Bar and Bat Mitzvah that leads to a most meaningful and successful event -- and more importantly -- to a deep and abiding family relationship with Jewish learning and practice.

To be adequately prepared for Bar/Bat Mitzvah, your child should have attended four (4) consecutive years of religious school. The Village Temple Religious School strives to provide a strong foundation and the necessary skills for our children to develop and mature as knowledgeable Jews. Bar/Bat Mitzvah is not simply the culmination of our children's Primary Religious School education, but the beginning of a life-long pursuit of Jewish knowledge, study and experience. Therefore, every Bar/Bat Mitzvah is expected to complete their Hebrew studies for the balance of the school year during which the ceremony takes place, to enroll in our Beit Midrash High School and to actively participate in our Youth Group.

The Commandment states "Teach Your Children Diligently." We endeavor to fulfill this commandment. Our desire to educate the mind is only exceeded by our goal of infusing a love of Torah in the heart. Each year, your child's progress will be evaluated. School report cards will be distributed, and your child's progress will be reviewed frequently, ensuring success in his/her Bar/Bat Mitzvah studies.