General Resources
- Google Docs – This is an online portal where staff, parents and students communicate each week during the individual mentoring process of B’nai Mitzvah prep.
- Web Parasha – Sign up for a Shabbat and/or Holiday Torah or Haftarah portion in any of our venues. If you do not have an account on Web Parasha, click “request account” and we will create an account for you. Once you have an account, you can sign up for readings and will be e-mailed a pdf and mp3 of the reading for practice.
- Torah Blessings (MP3)
- Torah Blessings – Hebrew and English Transliteration (PDF)
- Torah Blessings – Hebrew and Farsi Transliteration (PDF)
- T’fillin Wrapping (Video)
- Learn how to perform the sacred mitzvah of wearing t’fillin.
- T’fillin (Video)
- Learn about the sacred mitzvah of wearing t’fillin, along with its meaning and practice.
- D’var Torah Introduction (Video)
- Learn how to effectively understand your Torah portion and prepare your D’var Torah.
Documents & Information
- Sinai Temple B’nai Mitzvah Handbook
- B’nai Mitzvah Orientation Slideshow
- The Big Weekend Timeline – A handy guideline for the “Big Weekend”
- Parent B’nai Mitzvah Checklist
- Biography Guidelines
- Venue Options – Learn more about our three venues where we celebrate B’nai Mitzvah (Sanctuary, Family Minyan, Torah in the Round)
- B’nai Mitzvah Preparation Book– A PDF of our B’nai Mitzvah preparation book
Links We Like
Here are some other sites that may be helpful to you:
My Jewish Learning
A website with an abundant selection of articles on the many facets of Jewish history, religion, culture, and much more.
Judaism Wikipedia
The internet’s free-content encyclopedia on Judaism and all of its facets.
Judaism 101
JewFAQ: Answering Jewish Frequently Asked Questions for more than two decades!
About Judaism
About Judaism: Its History, Traditions, People. An encyclopedia of information about Judaism, Jewish practices, holidays, people and beliefs.
Hebcal.com
A Jewish calendar for looking up your child’s Jewish birthdate, Torah portion, candle lighting times and when Shabbat ends. It is customized by zip codes and converts between Hebrew and Gregorian dates.
B’nai Mitzvah Experience in Israel
Celebrate your family’s milestone occasion with a memorable tour to Israel. Choose to join one of Ayelet’s B’nai Mitzvah group tours or arrange a private family tour according to your specific dates and preferences. Hold your ceremony at one of the many beautiful and meaningful Israel locations, including the Southern Wall, Masada, or overlooking Jerusalem from the Haas Promenade.
Torah Sparks on the Weekly Torah Portion – A weekly Parashat HaShavua (Torah Portion) blog brought to you by the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem
