The Leadership Bat Mitzvah program is designed as a platform through which participants develop their own sense of self within the Jewish Community, both locally and globally.
Through hands-on learning, mentorship, workshops, and field trips, participants will be able to see their path as Jewish women begin to unfold before them and play an active role in defining how they fit in. This value-based, cultural, and traditional curriculum will become the foundation for leadership development. Our program will include a mitzvah project, designed and executed by the group to reinforce that these Jewish girls have the power to change the world.
Jewish Identity:
- What is a Bat Mitzvah and what are we celebrating?
- Independent thinking and building confidence
- Where did I come from? Who I am today? Who do I want to be?
- Value of sisterhood, friendship and positive relationships
- Auberge Shalom Workshop
- Israel
- Antisemitism – understanding the rise of antisemitism in today’s landscape and how to react, respond and deflect.
Jewish History:
- Holocaust introduction (age appropriate)
- Survivor meeting
- Twinning program
Jewish Life & Life Cycles:
- Jewish Calendar (holidays, Shabbat and Havdalah)
- Challah bake
- Bris/Baby naming – Who am I named after? What is my Hebrew name?
- Wedding - Mikvah visit
- Afterlife - visit to Paperman & Sons Funeral Home
Jewish Values:
- Tzedakah (charity)
- Forgiveness
- Gratitude
- Social responsibility
- Freedom
- Tikun Olam (repairing the world)
- Independent/group Mitzvah Project
- Chanukah at Senior’s residence
- Female leaders past and present and the values they embody
Jewish Leadership:
- Workshop with Federation CJA
- Workshops with community leaders of varying fields? Where do I fit in?
- Father/daughter volunteerism
- Creating your own path as future Jewish leaders
Bat Mitzvah Ceremony:
- Culmination of learning with text, song, individual presentations
- Certificate of completion
Packages
EDUCATION AND CEREMONY
“Education & Ceremony” package includes:
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• 24 weeks of learning, culminating with the ceremony in our sanctuary officiated by Rabbi Mandel. |
• Charity donations |
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• Teacher/Coordinator – Bonnie Leiner |
• Kippot |
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• Music Director – Amiel Bender |
• Bat Mitzvah girl, family, and ceremony photos – PBL Photography (Ryan Blau) |
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• Field trips |
• Set-up and clean-up of Sanctuary for ceremony |
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• Volunteer opportunities |
• Security |
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• Mother/daughter Challah Bake |
Cost based on 10 girls $1500.00 per family
Cost 11-15 girls $1200.00 per family
CEREMONY WITH RECEPTION
After the ceremony, a reception may be planned for families wishing to participate.
See options below.
Option 1: Several parents co-chair the group. Smaller group are formed to plan the simcha making decisions based on majority and budget. CBT would collect all monies and pay suppliers.
Option 2: CBT collects all monies, plans the reception.
Option 3: Parents plan their simcha. The reception would take place at CBT, including Paradise Catering and PBL Photography. A hall rental fee will be charged based on registration.
Reception Costs for options 1 & 2 include:
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• Paradise Catering |
• DJ - “The Event Guy” |
| • 1 table of 10 people | • Balloons |
| • Linens | • Security |
| • Reception photos – PBL Photography (Ryan Blau) | • Use and maintenance of hall: |
This cost is in addition to the Education and ceremony cost.
- Cost based on 10 girls between $2200.00-2600.00
- Cost based on 11-15 girls $1500.00 - 2000.00
*Costs are tax included.
*Gratuities for catering and maintenance staff not included
Please note: A non-refundable deposit of $250.00 is required to confirm your daughter's participation.
For more information, please email Sari Medicoff: sari@bethtikvah.ca
