The following is based on a typical student. Your exact dates may vary.
| March of 5th grade |
Dates for Bar or Bat Mitzvah mailed out. |
| May of 5th grade |
Orientation meeting for parents (students welcome but not required). |
| Spring semester of 6th grade |
B’nai Mitzvah Workshop. Bar or Bat Mitzvah as a family experience. Parents and child required. |
| At least 6 months before Bar or Bat Mitzvah |
B’nai Mitzvah class (one semester course). Required for child. Parents attend several of the sessions. |
| Service requirement during 6th grade |
4 Friday night services and 4 Shabbat morning Sanctuary services at Temple Sinai. Parents must attend 2 Shabbat morning services. |
| 5 to 6 months before |
Debbie Haber sends you a schedule of David Haviv and Rabbi Ende appointments. |
| 4 to 5 months before |
Parents' meeting with Phyllis Weinkle, Executive Director. |
| 4 to 5 months before |
20 weekly meetings with the tutor, David Haviv. |
| 2 to 3 months before |
Family meeting with Rabbi Gibson. |
| 1 to 2 months before |
Student’s private meeting with Rabbi Gibson. |
| 2 months before |
Write D’var Torah with Rabbi Ende. |
| 1 month before |
15 minute Hebrew check with Rabbi Ende. |
| 1 week before |
Final rehearsal with David Haviv. |
| Thursday before |
Final rehearsal with Rabbis. |
| Friday night before |
Lead a portion of the service. |
| Shabbat morning |
MAZAL TOV!!! |
Please remember that all dates are approximate. Your chronology may be different based upon the holiday calendar, school vacations, synagogue events and such.
