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!
Fri, June 2 2023
13 Sivan 5783
Upcoming Events
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Friday ,
JunJune 2 , 2023Munchkin Minyan presents "Encanto" Shabbat & Pizza Party
Friday, Jun 2nd 5:00p to 6:30p
Join us for a very special Munchkin Minyan and Pizza Party. Dress as your favorite characters from Disney's Encanto, enjoy a special meet & greet, fun & games and more. Cost: $18/family. Advance RSVP required by 5/30. Click for more details and RSVP. -
Friday ,
JunJune 2 , 2023Jr Choir Ice Cream Social
Friday, Jun 2nd 7:30p to 8:30p
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Saturday ,
JunJune 3 , 2023Shabbat Worship and Bat Mitzvah of Amanda Borislow
Shabbat, Jun 3rd 9:00a
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Saturday ,
JunJune 3 , 2023Shabbat Worship and B'not Mitzvah of Madeline Barry & Emma Friedman
Shabbat, Jun 3rd 11:00a
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Sunday ,
JunJune 4 , 2023Meals That Matter
Sunday, Jun 4th 1:00p to 3:00p
Meals That Matter meets monthly in the Beth Or main kitchen to prepare meals for KleinLife who distributes Kosher meals to those who are food insufficient. We welcome new volunteers at any time. Please contact Caren Gutman at carengutman@gmail.com if you wish to join us. No experience needed! We follow Beth Or safety protocols.