Frequently Asked Questions
How do I plan my child's bar/bat mitzvah?
A child's bar or bat mitzvah is one of the most memorable days in his or her life - and your family's. Participating in Shabbat services from the front pews of the sanctuary while the congregation welcomes your child to Jewish adulthood is a momentous occasion.
At Shaarey Zedek, we are pleased to set the date of your child's bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah six months after your child's seventh birthday.
Our b'nai mitzvah students begin to study with a tutor 10 - 12 months prior to their simcha.
All our b'nai mitzvah must perform 13 hours of community service, which they may select from these three categories.
Tzedakah - Acts of Righteousness:
Donations made by your child to a charity of his or her choice.
Avodah - Service to the Synagogue:
Your child may volunteer to work in various areas of the synagogue such as the summer camp, the mail room, the school office, the library, by babysitting during Shabbat services and so on.
Gemilut Chasadim - Acts of Loving Kindness:
This service of performing good deeds to benefit the community at large includes volunteering at a JARC home, a food pantry, a nursing home, Yad Ezra, or another venue in the community.
To set the date or for more information, please contact Tobye Bello .
27375 Bell Road / Southfield, MI 48034 / Tel: 248/357-5544 / csz.info@shaareyzedek.org
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