September 7, 2024 ()
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September 7, 2024 ()
This journey for the whole family begins in the 4th Grade. The B’nai Mitzvah Revolution (BMR) brings families together to celebrate, learn, and reflect. We strive to spark meaningful conversations, provoke insights and questions as we explore our connection to Judaism and the life challenges that this age group may face. Along the way, families make life-long connections. This program is overseen by Rabbi Jon and has been nationally recognized as an innovative B’nai Mitzvah process that includes the entire family.
L’Dor V’Dor: Generation to Generation
Sunday, September 22, 2024 11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Tikkun Olam, healing the world, is an ethical responsibility for every Jew. Families will learn about ways their child can fulfill their Tikkun Olam requirement and earn their Kemach (Social Action) credits toward their B’nai Mitzvah. Lunch will be provided!
Putting the Mitzvah in B’nai Mitzvah
Sunday, October 20, 2024 11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
At this gathering for our families, we celebrate the B’nai Mitzvah journey together, passing important ideas and memories from generation to generation that reflect the importance of B’nai Mitzvah as a life cycle event affecting the entire family. Lunch will be provided!
Havdalah: Welcoming a New Week
Saturday, May 31, 2025 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Our fourth and fifth grade families learn about the ritual of Havdalah under the stars (weather permitting), and create their own Havdalah set to use at home. Dinner and campfire are of course included!
5th & 6th Grade Parents Only
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
This “parents only” event will meet to review the honors sheet, the Blessing over the Torah, parent speeches, and ways to motivate your child to write thank-you notes. Dinner provided!
Havdalah: Welcoming a New Week
Saturday, May 31, 2025 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Our fourth and fifth grade families learn about the ritual of Havdalah under the stars (weather permitting), and create their own Havdalah set to use at home. Dinner and campfire are of course included!
Biblical Heroes Bootcamp
Sunday, January 26, 2025 11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Families will reflect on their child’s personal strengths and, with the assistance of a “matchmaker,” pair the child with one of their Biblical ancestors. The children will then teach the community about their Biblical counterparts. Dinner included!
Faux Mitzvah and Shul-In 5th – 6th Grades
Saturday, May 10, 2025 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. (for parents and students) – Sunday May 11, 2025 9:15 a.m. (for students sleeping at KT)
It’s not the real thing but it sure feels like it! Families will review the B’nai Mitzvah service and their joint responsibilities as they approach this milestone. Then we eat, drink and party, sending the parents home while our students enjoy a sleepover at KT!
5th & 6th Grade Parents Only
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
This “parents only” event will meet to review the honors sheet, the Blessing over the Torah, parent speeches, and ways to motivate your child to write thank-you notes. Dinner provided!
Torah & Traditions
Sunday, November 17, 2024 11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
During this game-based program, we celebrate the child’s relationship to their specific Torah portion. Each child will receive their own TaNaKh (Jewish Bible), explore their Torah portion with parents’ and clergy assistance, and then play “Parasha Survivor” where one child will prove his or her portion is the most important in the Torah. Lunch provided!
Tzitzit & Stress
Sunday, December 8, 2024 11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Every child undergoes stress from the pressures of growing up. We will discuss family and pre-teen stressors and learn how to cope with difficult moments. We will also explore the ritual of wearing a tallit and learn how to tie the tzitzit, the fringes found on the corners of a tallit. Lunch will be provided!
Faux Mitzvah and Shul-In 5th – 6th Grades
Saturday, May 10, 2025 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. (for parents and students) – Sunday May 11, 2025 9:15 a.m. (for students sleeping at KT)
It’s not the real thing but it sure feels like it! Families will review the B’nai Mitzvah service and their joint responsibilities as they approach this milestone. Then we eat, drink and party, sending the parents home while our students enjoy a sleepover at KT!
Tuesdays, March 11 and April 29, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The teen years bring new challenges for teens and their families. Temple Kol Tikvah is a safe space for teens and their parents to discuss and confront issues such as cyberbullying and suicide prevention. We explore topics chosen by the teens with experts in the field. Dinner provided!
