Temple Israel

Students receive individualized preparation to become bar or bat mitzvah under the guidance and support of the education department, clergy, lay leaders, and mentors.

The students in the b'nai mitzvah program:

• Prepare to lead the Shabbat service in which they become bar or bat mitzvah
• Learn to read or chant Torah and Haftarah portions
• Learn about, and participate in, social action programs and projects

B'nai Mitzvah HandbookDetails on Temple's b'nai mitzvah program are in this handbook (updated Dec., 2009).

For more information about bar and bat mitzvah study at Temple Israel, including registration, associated fees, and scheduling, contact Director of Education Barb Gelb or call (901) 937-2776.

Resources from the Union for Reform Judaism include:
       Making It Count: Guidelines for Becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah
           This guide will help you make the most of your Jewish journey.
       Torah portion schedules
           5770 (Oct.'09-Oct.'10)
           5771 (Oct.'10 - Oct. '11)