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!
Sun, May 5 2024
27 Nisan 5784
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024Confirmation Class
Sunday, May 5th 5:00p to 6:45p
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Monday ,
MayMay 6 , 2024Meals that Matter
Monday, May 6th 10:00a to 12:00p
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 Beth Rabinowitz at bberman19@comcast.net if you wish to join us. No experience needed! -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 7 , 2024All Montgomery County Israel Games
Tuesday, May 7th 4:30p to 6:00p
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 7 , 2024Rosh Chodesh Women's Gathering
Tuesday, May 7th 7:00p to 8:00p
Start the month of Iyar with Rabbi Lefkowitz and the women of Beth Or. Enjoy wine, good food, and great conversation as we set our intentions for the month, and learn about why this month is associated with hopefulness. Click for more info and to RSVP. -
Friday ,
MayMay 10 , 2024Drop-Off, Drop-In, Discuss: Israel Memorial Day/Independence Day
Friday, May 10th 9:15a to 10:15a
After dropping off your children, join Rabbi Bonder and Rabbi Lefkowitz to learn about and discuss Israeli Memorial Day and Israeli Independence Day.