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 Interim 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!
Mon, March 18 2024
8 Adar II 5784
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 19 , 2024Beit Sefer Cafe honoring Rabbi Marx
Tuesday, Mar 19th 6:30p to 9:00p
Join us for a very special Beit Sefer Cafe featuring Beth Or Rabbis, present and past - in honor of Rabbi Gregory Marx. Click for details and RSVP. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024CECE Bingo Fundraiser
Wednesday, Mar 20th 6:00p to 10:00p
Support the CECE and you could win big! VIP Ticket - $65; Standard Ticket - $35. Click for details & RSVP by March 6. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024
Wednesday, Mar 20th 7:30p to 8:30p
Bereavement Support Group meetings, facilitated by Judy Kurtis, LCSW, CCTP, take place on Zoom the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm. The meeting is open to anyone who needs support as they grieve the loss of a loved one. You may join at any time. Click for zoom meeting link. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2024
Friday, Mar 22nd (All day)
Beth Or is partnering with My Tree in Israel to purchase a special boutique package of Olive Oil, Wine & Whiskey to help support Israeli agriculture & lone soldiers. Orders must be placed by 3/22 for delivery to Beth Or in time for Yom Ha'Atzmaut. Click for details. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2024CECE Purim Schpiel
Friday, Mar 22nd (All day)