Bar/Bat Mitzvah

A Bar or Bat Mitzvah is a beautiful rite of passage. An individual’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah is a time when a young person is invited to learn, to question, to become involved and to determine what kind of active participation they want to have in Jewish life. It is more than just a series of lessons and a ceremony shared with loved ones.

The ceremony itself is the culmination of experiences that lead up to it – perhaps having participated in the B’Nei Mitzvah Program, having attended services and having had the opportunity to spend one-on-one time with Rabbi Gabi. It also marks the beginning of all that comes next; discovering their identity as a Jew, deciding what’s important in their lives and how their Jewish identity fits in with their overall sense of self.

A Modern Orthodox ceremony includes several longstanding traditions. This is especially the case for boys where being called to the Torah for the first time has long been the mark of entry into Jewish adulthood. There are a number of decisions that to be made during this time and Rabbi Gabi, Rebbetzin Mushka and the ARK Centre team are committed to ensuring the ceremony is one that will hold long standing relevance to the individual and his or her family, and will be truly memorable for all.

The traditions for girls are newer and are evolving. The format of the Bat Mitzvah ceremony is, therefore, open to discussion with the family to determine what is going to be most suitable and meaningful to the Bat Mitzvah girl.

All families are welcome to make appointments to discuss any matters with the Rabbi. We encourage families to meet with Rabbi Gabi early on in the decision-making process to discuss any questions you may have and how to make the Bar or Bat Mitzvah an unforgettable experience that every young person deserves.

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If you’d like to find out more about having your Bar or Bat Mitzvah at ARK Centre please fill in the enquiry form below:

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