B'nai Mitzvah Headquarters
B'nai Mitzvah Headquarters
The B’nai Mitzvah celebration is a joyous religious event for our Beth Or families. It is not only a coming of age, but also celebrates the assuming of adult Jewish responsibility. We very much look forward to sharing in this simcha with you.
We continuously strive to ensure that this sacred journey is full of learning and meaning for our B’nai Mitzvah students. We also want the B’nai Mitzvah experience to be stress-free for our B’nai Mitzvah families and to follow a process that is as simple as possible. Click on the photos below to access information and resources that will help guide you.
Our B’nai Mitzvah Team


Rabbi Gregory S. Marx - Rabbi Marx looks forward to studying with your child. Together, they will take an in depth look at your child’s Torah portion so he or she will be prepared to write a beautiful D’Var Torah Speech.
Rabbi Jason Bonder - Rabbi Bonder is your first stop on your child’s journey to their big day. In your first meeting, Rabbi Bonder will give an overview of the process and discuss the meaning of B’nai Mitzvah ceremonies. In your second meeting, he will help your child prepare a Haftarah speech. Rabbi Bonder also guides your child as they choose and complete a mitzvah project that interests them.

Barbara Murtha - Barbara will provide you with your login/password to use to schedule training sessions with Aaron Nielsenshultz. She helps coordinate meetings with Rabbi Marx and coordinates the ushers and assists with any scheduling issues related to ushering. Make sure to send your child's Mitzvah Project summary and photo to Barbara for inclusion in Spotlight, Beth Or's e-newsmagazine, too!
Ellen Wichterman - Ellen helps schedule meetings with Rabbi Bonder.
Sharon Carlin - Sharon schedules our B’nai Mitzvah dates!
Amy Abrams - Do you want guidance on the B'nai Mitzvah process? Do you want to discuss finances? Amy Abrams, our executive director, is the person to call! Amy will answer all of your questions and provide the personalized support you are looking for.
Jillian Peskin - Need help with building logistics? Jillian will help you book your extended Kiddush, luncheon or dinner celebration and coordinate logistics the weekend of your B’nai Mitzvah, and also work with you to reserve a time for your pre-B'nai Mitzvah photo shoot!
Sun, January 29 2023
7 Sh'vat 5783
Upcoming Events
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2023B'nai Mitzvah Intergenerational Learners Class
Monday, Jan 30th 6:00p to 7:00p
All families with an upcoming February - June 2023 B'nai Mitzvah are invited to this intergenerational learning session led by Rabbi Bonder. We will explore the WHYs of the B'nai Mitzvah service and experience. Click for more details and RSVP. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2023Family Promise Montco PA Program
Wednesday, Feb 1st (All day)
For the 24th year, Beth Or is partnering with Family Promise Montco PA (formerly Interfaith Hospitality Network) by housing up to 3 families in transition throughout the month of February. Volunteers are needed to prepare meals, provide transportation, and serve a chaperones. Click for full details and to reserve your volunteer time slot. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2023
Friday, Feb 3rd 5:30p to 6:30p
Join us for a traditional Family Shabbat Dinner between Munchkin Minyan and Family Services featuring our 6th grade students. We will also celebrate Tu B'Shevat with special activities for the children. Cost: $18/adult; $5/child. Click for details and RSVP by 1/24. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2023Tu B'Shevat Celebration
Friday, Feb 3rd 7:30p
Our Tu B'Shevat celebration continues after Shabbat services tonight with a special program geared toward adults. Enjoy Israeli wine and beer provided by Brotherhood while potting succulents to take home, courtesy of Gene at Ambler Flowers. Click for RSVP by 1/27. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023Shabbat Worship and Bat Mitzvah of Noa Murley
Shabbat, Feb 4th 11:00a