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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Quiz

How much do you know about this coming-of-age ceremony?

Beyond the Bimah

Tawonga just launched our very first bar and bat mitzvah training in the Bay Area, and I am so excited ...

How to Plan a Gender-Neutral B’nai Mitzvah Celebration

Creating a gender-inclusive coming-of-age ceremony for Jewish teens.

The Jewish Age of Majority and Its Obligations

Reaching the age of majority was not always a requirement for commandments such as being called up to the Torah.

Turn of the Century Bar Mitzvah

The American bar mitzvah has been through many transformations; from simple bar mitzvah speeches in early 20th century tenements to ...

A Letter to Students: The Lesson of Elijah

Dearest Students,Early on in the academic year (and the Jewish New Year!), I thought it would be a poignant time ...

The D’var Torah as Religious Struggle

The struggle to find personal meaning in words of Torah and to share that message with the community is the essence of Jewish spiritual maturation.

Seeding New Jewish Rituals on an Organic Farm

Oliver Levis and his family take a DIY approach to crafting their own unique Jewish community in rural Vermont.

What To Expect At Synagogue Services on Saturday Morning

A guide for bar/bat mitzvah guests and other newcomers to Sabbath worship.

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