PRAYERS
Where are the copies of the prayers for which the B'nei Mitzvah is responsible for found?
In the B'nei Mitzvah handbook
When does 7th grade meet at CJE?
Tuesdays from 4 - 6 p.m. There are no Shabbat classes to account for the time you spend studying for your service
Who will help me learn my Torah and Haftarah?
Cantor Sarah
Who can take pictures in the lobby and during the service on the morning (or evening) of the B'nei Mitzvah?
We don't allow anyone to take photos before or during the service in the building or outside.
Where is the timeline for planning purposes found?
In my B'nei Mitzvah Handbook.
What is the speech I give about my Torah portion called?
D'var Torah
Which part of the Shabbat service am I expected to help lead as a B'nei Mitzvah?
The Torah service
Where will I practice and learn the prayers I will lead and participate in during B'nei Mitzvahs?
At CJE classes, home practice, and Shabbat morning services
What is the special musical chanting for Torah and Haftarah called?
Trope
What time will the B'nei Mitzvah portion actually start in the morning?
The B'nei Mitzvah starts when Torah Service begins at 9:50 am.
What is the list of honors sheet?
The sheet I complete and turn in to Barri with names for aliyot and people to call up to the bimah.
How will I understand my Torah portion?
By studying it, then meeting with Rabbi Michael discussing how it relates to my life.
What if I am not good at reading Hebrew yet?
Practice reading Hebrew daily and attend CJE classes regularly.
How many years of Jewish education do I need to have to become a B'nei mitzvah at CSH?
At least 3 years of CJE and finish 7th grade OR attend another approved Jewish educational program such as a Jewish Day School.
What is a Haftarah portion?
A reading from one of the Book of Prophets.
Who needs to wear a kippah or head covering?
All boys and men need a head covering. Women or those who identify as non binary who have an aliyah or anyone else can choose to wear one.
When is full payment of the B'nei Mitzvah fee due?
Before tutoring begins with Cantor Sarah.
When do I start tutoring with the Rabbi to write my d'var Torah?
Rabbi Michael will contact you approximately 3 months prior to the B'nei Mitzvah to schedule a kick-off meeting.
What is Musaf?
The service after Torah service, include the Amidah.
Why do I keep going to CJE even after I become B'nei Mitzvah?
Because there is a WHOLE lot to learn about being a Jewish teen and adult
Where does the name of my Torah portion come from?
The first significant word in the weekly reading.
What is the Inclusion Pledge?
A pledge we sign to invite all Shirat Hayam kids in your grade, whether CJE or (or other Day School), to your simcha and to try to attend all b'nei mitzvah to which I am invited
How many Torah Aliyot do I need to leave for congregants?
2 of the 7 are left for CSH to assign.
How many tutoring sessions will I have with Rabbi Michael?
5
What are the common 4 components of a Shabbat morning B'nei Mitzvah at CSH?
Chant Haftarah, chant Torah, lead the Torah service, deliver a d'var Torah
Where do I learn to decode Hebrew, chant or recite prayers in Hebrew and English and be in a community?
CJE and CSH
Who is ultimately responsible for learning the Torah and Haftarah portions?
The B'nei Mitzvah student!
If I invite a CSH congregant to my simcha, do I need to pay for them for the kiddush lunch?
Yes.
What does a full hebrew name consist of?
The first name in Hebrew, then ben/bat/(mibeit) Father's name and mother's Hebrew names, English name if not Jewish
About how long is the average d'var Torah?
1 - 2 pages