Adult B'nai Mitzvah
Adult B'nei Mitzvah Program
Are you interested in...
- Expanding your Jewish literacy skills, confidence, and sense of connection with Judaism?
- Deepening your knowledge and commitment to Torah, Tefillah (Prayer) and Kehillah (Community)?
- Going through this process with others and celebrating your Jewish learning in our community?
Then consider joining a group of adults who will become B’nei and B’not Mitzvah together through a two-year process of engaging, independently and collectively.
This adult B’nei/B’not Mitzvah study process is for...
- Those who never became Bar or Bat Mitzvah
- Those who had a Bar or Bat Mitzvah in form but not in substance
Participants in our B’nei and B’not Mitzvah classes need to be Havurah Shalom members. If you are not a member, click here for membership information. Contact Deborah Eisenbach-Budner to learn about the next group of Adult B'nei Mitzvah who will embark on a two-year journey together.
Past B'nei Mitzvah
Pictured at the top is our 2020 cohort. You can read their Torah service commentary and personal reflections here. You can also view photos of the event taken by Jewel Mlnarik here.
Pictured right is our 2015 cohort. You can read their drashot here.
You can also read the drashot of Havurah’s adult B’nei Mitzvah in 2012.
Thu, April 18 2024
10 Nisan 5784
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
AprApril 20 , 2024
Shabbat, Apr 20th 9:00a to 10:00a
We will be discussing why this shabbes is called Shabbat HaGadol, and the special Haftarah, which is Malachi 3:4-24. Interestingly enough, there is no special Torah reading for what would seem like such a special occasion. In addition to Havurah Shalom, other congregations are being invited, and we may even have some folks joining us from other parts of the country and maybe the world. No prior knowledge or study is necessary. All viewpoints are welcome as we try to draw lessons from our holy books -
Saturday ,
AprApril 20 , 2024
Shabbat, Apr 20th 10:00a to 12:00p
Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin, this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. For Zoom link (Zoom Room Aleph), email info@havurahshalom.org. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 20 , 2024
Shabbat, Apr 20th 10:30a to 11:30a
Young children (0-5) and parents celebrate with singing, movement, blessings, and storytelling. All are welcome. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 20 , 2024
Shabbat, Apr 20th 3:00p to 5:15p
This program gives children a foundation for lifelong Jewish learning and engagement while integrating parents and children in a caring Jewish community. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 20 , 2024
Shabbat, Apr 20th 5:15p to 9:00p
Grade 5 families get together to hang and out and have fun! -
Sunday ,
AprApril 21 , 2024
Sunday, Apr 21st 7:00p to 8:30p
Our regular monthly meeting of the Palestine Justice working group will take place on the third Sunday of every month, at Havurah and in Zoom Room Bet. The agenda will be distributed in advance on the listserv. If you are interested in being added to the listserv, please email David Lewis. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 23 , 2024
Tuesday, Apr 23rd 7:00p to 7:30p
[RSVP to be emailed a recording of the April 9 intro session.] The Omer is an ancient tradition marking time between the Exodus from the Narrow Place to the Expanse at Sinai. Explore tools and practices to facilitate your own learning and experience from Liberation to Revelation. We will have an intro class followed by half-hour check-ins, one for each Sephira. Led by Andrine de la Rocha. 7 pm, Tuesdays, Apr. 9 (Intro), 23 (Chesed), 30 (Gevurah); May 7 (Tiferet), 14 (Netzach), 21 (Hod), 28 (Yesod); Jun. 4 (Malchut) Led by Andrine de la Rocha. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 24 , 2024
Wednesday, Apr 24th 8:00a to 9:15a
For all who want a regular prayer practice and for people saying Kaddish. We meet both in person and streaming online in Zoom Room Aleph. All are welcome. Please email info@havurahshalom.org for join info. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 25 , 2024
Thursday, Apr 25th 11:00a to 3:00p
This exhibit is about science and art. It is meant to be a learning experience, about the top 60 solutions to climate change, as researched by over 5,000 scientists. And most importantly it is about hope. It is about learning about these solutions to climate change and changing the hearts and minds of those around us, so that we can all work together. Anne Nesse, 2024 -
Thursday ,
AprApril 25 , 2024
Thursday, Apr 25th 7:00p to 8:30p
Please join us for our monthly Racial Justice Committee Meeting. We will learn of upcoming events and plan new ones.