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.
Wed, May 31 2023
11 Sivan 5783
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Upcoming Events
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Friday ,
JunJune 2 , 2023
Friday, Jun 2nd 10:30a to 11:30a
Join Rabbi Polisson at our monthly, free, drop-in playgroup for children ages 0-4. Celebrate Lag B'Omer, Shavuot and Cinco de Mayo! There will be Cinco de Mayo-themed blintzes as well as coffee, juice, and cookies. Meet local parents while the kids enjoy the playground, hear a story, sing with the rabbi, and engage in an age-appropriate sensory craft/activity. Playgroups will take place outdoors, weather permitting, or indoors with masks and air purifiers. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 4 , 2023
Sunday, Jun 4th 7:00p to 8:00p
Join us for a discussion with Ernesto Rivera. Ernesto’s journey back to the ways of his forefathers started in 2007, after hearing many stories from the family about being Jewish and the different traditions the family practiced. This journey has been exciting and sometimes challenging due to the lack of knowledge about the Anusim or Conversos from the greater Jewish Community. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 11 , 2023
Sunday, Jun 11th 11:00a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
JunJune 11 , 2023
Sunday, Jun 11th 12:30p to 1:30p
Rabbi David joins Rabbi Polisson and Or Atid member Mark Thirman in a Jazz trio performance. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 13 , 2023
Tuesday, Jun 13th 7:30p to 8:30p
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Friday ,
JunJune 16 , 2023
Friday, Jun 16th 6:00p to 7:00p
Join us for Rabbi Polisson’s last Kabbalat Shabbat at Or Atid. With percussionist Nadav Friedman and member Alex Tottenham on sax. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 17 , 2023
Shabbat, Jun 17th (All day)
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Wednesday ,
JunJune 21 , 2023
Wednesday, Jun 21st (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 Social Action if you are interested in helping! -
Sunday ,
JunJune 25 , 2023
Sunday, Jun 25th (All day)
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Sunday ,
JulJuly 23 , 2023
Sunday, Jul 23rd 2:00p to 3:30p
Enjoy ice cream and family events
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