The Or Atid Bar/Bat Mitzvah Experience
The Or Atid Bar/Bat Mitzvah Experience
Nothing is more important to the life of a congregation than the joyous rites of passage that touch the lives of our families and community. It is the Bar/Bat Mitzvah who brings our community together - leading us in prayer, chanting from the Torah and speaking of meaningful experiences as they assume their new role as a young adult.
When you attend an Or Atid Bar/Bat Mitzvah you'll see what truly sets us apart. Our students have full command of the service, demonstrate their advanced Hebrew skills when reading from the Torah, and show true insight and knowledge of this special occasion.
Uniquely personal with one child leading the service
We are committed to working closely with each student so that on their Bar/Bat Mitzvah day they feel comfortable and confident in leading the service. Students learn trope for chanting the Torah and Haftarah and review all aspects of the service with Rabbi Polisson. The Rabbi also works with the B'nai Mitzvah in writing a D'var Torah, a commentary on their portions, which provides an important first experience in serious text study.
Community service project
One of the key responsibilities for every Jew is tzedakah and acts of loving-kindness. We require that our Bar/Bat Mitzvah students choose a specific charity and engage in some kind of volunteer work or community project as part of their preparation. Community service activities also provide personal experiences about which they can speak with authority, sensitivity, wisdom and purpose.
Let us be your guide
Planning a Bar/Bat Mitzvah for your child is a joyous time but can also seem overwhelming. We provide a complete step by step guide for organizing this happy occasion with all the resources you'll need to make it an unforgettable day for your familly. Check out "Useful forms" in our Resources section for important event planning tools and information about our function room and kitchen.
Mon, May 23 2022
22 Iyyar 5782
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Monday ,
MayMay 23 , 2022
Monday, May 23rd 7:30p to 9:00p
Join Rabbi Polisson for three sessions jam-packed with fascinating sounds as we explore the roots, history, and future of Israeli music! From early Zionist pioneer songs to modern Hebrew hip-hop, from Mizraḥi (Middle Eastern Jewish) music to contemporary Israeli bluegress, we'll enjoy listening to some of the greatest hits in Israel from 1948 through 2022 while learning about the manifold influences and the diverse musicians who make Israeli music so exciting. -
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Friday, Jun 3rd 6:00p to 7:00p
Join Rabbi Polisson for a Young Family Shavu'ot Themed Outdoor Musical Kabbalat Shabbat at 6pm -
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Shabbat, Jun 4th 9:30a to 12:30p
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JunJune 15 , 2022
Wednesday, Jun 15th (All day)
We are looking for individuals who can help prepare 40 bagged lunches, which include sandwich, snack, dessert, fruit & drink in their home, to be delivered to a Waltham community day center. Email socialaction@congregationoratid.org if you are interested in helping! -
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JunJune 17 , 2022
Friday, Jun 17th 6:00p to 7:00p
Join Rabbi Polisson in person and via Zoom to welcome in Shabbat with songs of joy and gratitude! This will be held outdoors, weather permitting, or moved inside the social hall. Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/901693798 -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 21 , 2022
Tuesday, Jun 21st 7:30p to 9:00p
Join us for a discussion with the Author of Leaving Coy’s Hill, Katherine Sherbrooke An unforgettable story about the triumphs and travails of a woman unwilling to play by the rules, based on the remarkable life of pioneering feminist and abolitionist Lucy Stone. ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83838040890 -
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JulJuly 3 , 2022
Sunday, Jul 3rd 4:00p to 6:00p
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