America's First Bat Mitzvah and its Legacy for American Jewish Life
The first American bat mitzvah took place nearly a century ago, but its effects reverberate to this day. This podcast episode explores how the bat mitzvah helped pave the way for greater inclusion of women in public Jewish ritual and practice and laid the groundwork for further steps toward inclusion.
Posted on May 27, 2021 by
Bryan Schwartzman
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Family Education Series
This three-part family education series addresses issues related to bar/bat mitzvah. It is designed for a large group of parents and students and uses active learning exercises. It covers issues around Jewish identity, the meaning of bar/bat mitzvah, and common concerns that parents and students have about the process.
Posted on November 17, 2016 by
Rabbi
Laurie Zimmerman
Document
Chapel Hil Kehillah - B'nei Mitzvah Handbook 2004
