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.
Wed, October 22 2025
30 Tishrei 5786
Need Help? If you are a Havurah member in need of help, log in to find resources here.
Upcoming Events
IP = In person only (normally at Havurah Shalom);
ZM = On Zoom/online only;
HYB = In person and online; and
ANN = In person at Havurah's Annex.
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 3:30p to 5:00p
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 6:30p to 8:30p
For grades 7 and 8. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 6:30p to 8:30p
For grades 9-12. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 6:30p to 8:30p
Youths being called to the Torah will build community and ask, “What does being Jewish and becoming bar, bat, or b’nei mitzvah mean to me?” Led by Rabbi Benjamin. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 6:30p to 8:30p
Parents of students in Grades 7-12 need to attend this Parent Orientation. Bring your calendars so you can sign up to help with different activities. We are providing pizza and dessert for all; please bring a side dish or salad to share that serves 8 people. Please rsvp no later than October 16. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 7:00p to 8:15p
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2025
Thursday, Oct 23rd 7:00p to 8:30p
Explore the biblical figure Abraham using sources from all three Abrahamic Religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) to enrich our understanding of Judaism’s founding patriarch. After the class, take part in an optional opportunity to write a drash about Abraham to read at the Torah service! Led by former PJA Jewish Studies Teacher Benjamin Foote. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2025
Friday, Oct 24th 5:45p to 8:00p
Join Havurah members and friends for a Solidarity Shabbat service and potluck nosh. This is a spiritual space for community members working in solidarity with Palestinians - and for the liberation of all peoples - to come together to pray, build connections, and renew ourselves on Shabbat to continue our justice work. Please review Havurah's Brit Kavod for our community guidelines. Masks strongly encouraged and provided. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2025
Shabbat, Oct 25th 10:00a to 12:00p
Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin, this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. Join us afterward for a light community brunch provided by the Lunches and Noshes Committee! Free childcare is provided. For Zoom information, please email info@havurahshalom.org. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2025
Shabbat, Oct 25th 10:30a to 11:15a
Young children (0-5) and parents celebrate with singing, movement, blessings, and storytelling. All are welcome! Please RSVP when you plan to come. We provide free childcare for those staying to enjoy the full Shabbat service that ends at noon and which is followed by a light community brunch. Email info@havurahshalom.org to learn more.
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