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
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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.
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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 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 Barbara 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!
Sat, July 27 2024
21 Tammuz 5784
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday ,
JulJuly 30 , 2024
Tuesday, Jul 30th 8:00a to 10:00a
As part of our Summer Mix & Mingle series of events, Rabbi Bonder invites you to join him for coffee and a chat in a location near you this Summer. Choose from four dates and locations. Click for details. -
Tuesday ,
JulJuly 30 , 2024Parent & Me Class
Tuesday, Jul 30th 11:00a to 11:45a
The 7 week program is for babies 9-18 months and their parents/guardians. Cost: $175 for all 7 weeks. Click for details and RSVP. RSVP remains open until the program is full. -
Tuesday ,
JulJuly 30 , 2024
Tuesday, Jul 30th 6:00p to 8:00p
Part of our Summer Mix & Mingle series of events. Come to Rita's in Ambler to spend some time with other Beth Or families. Event Captain: Rachel Silverman -
Wednesday ,
JulJuly 31 , 2024
Wednesday, Jul 31st 7:30p to 9:00p
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Friday ,
AugAugust 2 , 2024
Friday, Aug 2nd 2:00p to 4:00p
Rabbi Bonder welcomes all congregants to stop into his new office for an informal visit to discuss whatever is on your mind. No appointment necessary.