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 Jason Bonder - Rabbi Bonder 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 Melissa Lefkowitz - Rabbi Lefkowitz is your first stop on your child’s journey to their big day. In your first meeting, Rabbi Lefkowitz 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 Lefkowitz also guides your child as they choose and complete a mitzvah project that interests them.

Laura Goldberg - Laura will provide you with your login/password to use to schedule training sessions with Aaron Nielsenshultz. She helps coordinate meetings with Rabbi Bonder 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 Laura for inclusion in Spotlight, Beth Or's e-newsmagazine, too!
Ellen Wichterman - Ellen helps schedule meetings with Rabbi Lefkowitz.
Sharon Carlin - Sharon schedules our B’nai Mitzvah dates!
Phil Nordlinger - Do you want guidance on the B'nai Mitzvah process? Do you want to discuss finances? Phil Nordlinger, our Executive Director, is the person to call! Phil 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!
Wed, July 9 2025
13 Tammuz 5785
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
JulJuly 9 , 2025Morning Minyan
Wednesday, Jul 9th 9:00a to 10:00a
Join us for a morning minyan incorporating traditions that some of us grew up with and others may want to discover for the first time. All levels of knowledge and practice are welcome. -
Wednesday ,
JulJuly 9 , 2025
Wednesday, Jul 9th 6:30p
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Tuesday ,
JulJuly 15 , 2025Summer Music Class
Tuesday, Jul 15th 9:30a to 10:15a
This popular 4-week class for young children & their caregiver is run by Ruark Downey. Space is limited with pre-registration required. Click for full details, cost and RSVP. -
Thursday ,
JulJuly 17 , 2025Summer Parent & Me Class
Thursday, Jul 17th 9:30a to 10:15a
This popular 4-week class for children up to age 2 and their caregiver is run by Miss Judy. Space is limited with pre-registration required. Click for details, cost and RSVP. -
Thursday ,
JulJuly 17 , 2025Beth Or Bakes
Thursday, Jul 17th 11:00a to 1:00p
Come to the Beth Or kitchen to help us bake for the Shabbat oneg and food packages to be distributed to Beth Or families in need. This program takes place once per month. You may join at any time. No RSVP required. Question? Contact program chair, Beth Rabinowitz, theshalomshoppe@gmail.com.
Contact Us
Congregation Beth Or
239 E. Welsh Road
Maple Glen, PA 19002
info@bethor.org
Main Office: 215-646-5806
Religious School: 215-646-7417
Early Childhood: 215-646-8869
215-646-0173
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
JulJuly 9 , 2025Morning Minyan
Wednesday, Jul 9th 9:00a to 10:00a
Join us for a morning minyan incorporating traditions that some of us grew up with and others may want to discover for the first time. All levels of knowledge and practice are welcome. -
Wednesday ,
JulJuly 9 , 2025
Wednesday, Jul 9th 6:30p
-
Tuesday ,
JulJuly 15 , 2025Summer Music Class
Tuesday, Jul 15th 9:30a to 10:15a
This popular 4-week class for young children & their caregiver is run by Ruark Downey. Space is limited with pre-registration required. Click for full details, cost and RSVP. -
Thursday ,
JulJuly 17 , 2025Summer Parent & Me Class
Thursday, Jul 17th 9:30a to 10:15a
This popular 4-week class for children up to age 2 and their caregiver is run by Miss Judy. Space is limited with pre-registration required. Click for details, cost and RSVP.
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