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B'nei Mitzvah Timeline
This timeline is a guideline and it begins approximately 12 months prior to B'nei Mitzvah date unless there is a block of time (greater than 2 consecutive weeks) when child will be unavailable for lessons i.e. summer camp, vacation, etc..
*Please note this is only a guideline, certain adjustments will be made in an effort to accommodate the needs of your child*
WHEN WHAT
11-12 Months * 3 Orientation appts w/ Rabbi Pokras
* Begin attending required Shabbat services
10 Months * Meet with Rabbis 6-8 sessions to comprehend Torah portion
* Meet with Susan Schwartz (3X) for Mitzvah Project
8 Months * Begin weekly tutoring w/a member of clergy team to review prayers/blessings
6-7 Months * Meet with rabbi (2X) to study Haftarah portion
4-6 Months * Completion of prayers/ Begin chanting Torah portion
2-4 Months * Torah without vowels/Begin chanting Haftarah portion
* Clergy overall review of progress
1-2 Months * Transition to using siddur (prayerbook)
* Assign readings/chatimot
* Work on bima presence
* Completed B'nei Mitzvah Info sheet returned to Tina Taylor
1 Month * (3) rehearsals at our DELAWARE building with both parents
MAZAL TOV! from your Temple Beth Zion family
Have questions? Please call Tina Taylor at 716.836.6565 ext. 132 |
