When will my child learn about putting on Tefillin?
On the Monday or Thursday prior to your child becoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah, they may participate in the age-old Jewish ritual of putting on tefillin. At this weekday morning service, your child will don tefillin, chant three aliyot from their Torah portion, and help lead your family and friends in worship. Contact Rabbi Silvers’ office for more information. • Can our family present a special reading on the Friday Evening before the Bar/Bat Mitzvah? On Friday evening, a congregational reading may be presented by a member of the family. The subject should be one that is based on a Jewish source, inspirational and meaningful to the entire congregation and not personal to your child. Any reading must be pre-approved by one of our rabbis. • Can I hand out personalized booklets during the Bar/Bat Mitzvah? Sometimes families choose to prepare a booklet explaining the meaning of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah service and ritual items used in the sanctuary. All printed materials distributed at the Bar/Bat Mit
