Main Line Reform Temple | B'nai Mitzvah

B'NAI MITZVAH

Celebrating this special traditional rite of passage is an exciting time for our children, their families, and our congregational family. B’nai Mitzvah are held in our Sanctuary as part of our regular services. As an egalitarian congregation boys and girls participate equally in the training and during the service. B’nai Mitzvah may read Torah, Haftarah, and lead portions of the service according to their abilities. Families must be full and current members in good standing to be entitled to Bar/Bat Mitzvah privileges at the synagogue. Children who are enrolled in our religious school are eligible to celebrate becoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah at Main Line Reform Temple. In addition to their Jewish education, all children must fulfill a Shabbat service attendance requirement each year, and begin special training approximately six months prior to their day. Dates are assigned by our Bar/Bat Mitzvah Committee three years in advance. Most children are assigned dates close to their thirteenth birthdays in accordance with the Hebrew calendar. B’nai and B’not Mitzvah are celebrated at services on Shabbat Morning and Shabbat Afternoon.