Bar/Bat Mitzvah

The Bar/Bat Mitzvah experience marks the transition from childhood to responsible adulthood. Judaism, both in belief and deed, is guided by mitzvot-those lessons of the ages that give structure, meaning and purpose to our lives. This is a special time filled with excitement and deep meaning. We can remember when the day of our child's Bar/Bat Mitzvah seemed so far away. Now it has arrived. This important chapter of the family's life involves dedication from the Bar/Bat Mitzvah student and has the capacity to enlighten the whole family. Beyond the act of preparing for a Shabbat morning service, it is a learning process which students experience over a number of years, and is the culmination of CBI's TAG 13 program.

At Congregation B'nai Israel we provide many ways for the whole family to appreciate the true spirit of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah. There are mitzvot to perform, experiences to share and a whole synagogue to bear witness on the important day.The finale is usually a great celebration honoring the momentous occasion.

Click on these links for more information about responsibilities that are assigned to parents and students, important synagogue policies, requirements to become a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, fees, as well as honors and blessings during this memorable occasion.

For more information, please contact our Director of Education, Kim Beame at 561.241.1484 or kim@cbiboca.org

Congregation B'nai Israel is located on Yamato Road between Military Trail and St. Andrews Boulevard in the City of Boca Raton.

FROM I-95:

I-95 TO EXIT 48B, YAMATO ROAD WEST.
After crossing the railroad tracks, travel approximately two miles. The synagogue will be on the left side of the road, about one-half-mile past the Military Trail traffic light.

FROM THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE:

FLORIDA TURNPIKE TO EXIT 75 (Glades Road). After the toll booth proceed to traffic light, Glades Road. Go left (East) on Glades four traffic lights to St. Andrews Boulevard. Go left (North) on St. Andrews to Yamato Road. Go right (East) on Yamato and continue. The synagogue is past the three churches on the right side of the road.