Barbat mitzvah suggested reading materials 15 honors and torah blessings 16 final thoughts 16. Jewish learningfor young people and adultswill never be the same. Salkin a pivotal book for teens this is a fantastic resource. Rabbi jeffrey salkin barbat mitzvah serves as an intermediate milestone in the jewish education of our sons and daughters. Mitzvah, the modern mens torah commentary, being gods partner. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover jeffreys. The bar mitzvah book download the bar mitzvah book ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. For too many jewish young people, barbat mitzvah has been the beginning of the end of their jewish journeys. Salkin an important resource to help kids ages 11 to spiritually prepare for their barbat mitzvah. How to reclaim the spiritual meaning of your childs bar or bat mitzvah. Download pdf the bar mitzvah book free online new books. Rabbi jeffrey salkin, from putting god on the guest list becoming bar or bat mitzvah the path to bnai mitzvah and beyond becoming barbat mitzvah at congregation bnai shalom is just one of the many milestones of a multiyear education program. New insights from jewish men on the 54 weekly torah portions.
If you see your brothers ox or sheep going astray, you. Salkins book the jps bnai mitzvah torah commentary jps, 2017. The jps bnai mitzvah torah commentary by salkin, jeffrey. Congregation or ami bnai mitzvah handbook page 2 mazel tov. Click download or read online button to the bar mitzvah book book pdf for free now. It has been designed to increase parent participation in the barbat mitzvah ceremony in order to give the. How to reclaim the spiritual meaning of your childs bar or bat mitzvah, and his wife, author nina salkin, this guided album is a wonderfully interactive way to remember important moments and details. The conversational tone is inviting and dignified, concise and substantial, direct and informative. The jps bnai mitzvah torah commentary jps study bible series by jeffrey k.
The inspiring guide to spiritual celebration used in hundreds of congregationsreform. Salkin, a rabbi for more than two decades, didnt just skip his bar mitzvah. How to find the hidden link between spirituality and your work, the jps bnai mitzvah torah commentary. The months of preparation for barbat mitzvah are a time of spiritual, emotional, intellectual and relational growth for. How to reclaim the spiritual meaning of your childs bar or bat mitzvah, winner of the 1993 benjamin franklin award for the best religion book published in the united states, and the gods are broken. One section is devoted to helping your child craft. Why zionism makes some people uncomfortable, and we are thrilled to have rabbi jeffrey salkin, as our special guest, here at hadassah house. Through the service which recognizes barbat mitzvah, our children demonstrate their personal affirmation of this responsibility. The jps bnai mitzvah torah commentary university of nebraska. Mitzvah projects for barbat mitzvah on shabbat abraham joshua heschel, the sabbath. This chapter discusses the experience of rabbi jeffrey stalkin and his experince with bar mitzvah.
The jps bnai mitzvah torah commentary by jeffrey k. I am quite biased in favor of the author, rabbi john moscowitz, rabbi emeritus of torontos holy blossom temple. For jews, memory is no less primary than the prick of a. Jeffrey salkin starts at the adl the jewish standard. My name is sue beller, and i am hadassahs national young judaea chair. Salkin s book the jps bnai mitzvah torah commentary jps, 2017.
Mitzvah, and for kids putting god on your guest list. Salkin serves as the senior rabbi of temple solel in hollywood, florida. Barbat mitzvah fiction association of jewish libraries. Redeeminglostobjects jeffreysalkin massachusettsboardofrabbis.
What is the difference between jews and other human beings. This is a highly emotional journey and, as such, will be filled with some anxiety, but mostly joy. For too many jewish young people, barbat mitzvah has been the beginning of the end of their jewish. Salkin, rabbi jeffrey k putting god on the guest list. It was, salkin said, the first book to really raise the issue of what bar mitzvah had become in america and how it could be transformed. Salkin, author of the awardwinning classic putting god on the guest list. How to reclaim the spiritual meaning of your childs bar or bat mitzvah jewish lights, 1996 parentsblessing to felissa. For too many jewish young people, bar bat mitzvah has been the beginning of the end of their jewish journeys.
Some of these blessings were adapted from those included in rabbi jeffrey salkins putting god on the guest list. These are just a few books that may help add meaning to your bnai mitzvah journey as a family. Meaning of your childs bar or bat mitzvah 9781580232227. View jeffrey salkins profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. A guide to preparing for the bar or bat mitzvah, discussing the history and significance of this. If you come across your enemys ox or donkey going astray, bring it back to him. We need to learn together, in real time, how to actualize this mitzvah. Each pamphlet includes a general introduction, two model divrei torah on the weekly torah portion, and one model davar torah on the weekly haftarah portion. Completion of four years of jewish study, or an approved equivalent. These communal actions could include ad hoc legal clinics at airports as immigrants are detained and in need of legal services.
For jews, memory is no less primary than the prick of a pin. How to claim the spiritual meaning of your bar or bat mitzvah by rabbi jeffrey k. If you put rabbi jeffrey salkin in the amazon search bar, all of his titles will appear. If you are interested in more recommendations, please contact rabbi bess wohlner. Jps bnai mitzvah torah commentary the jewish publication society.
Read putting god on the guest list, 3rd ed how to reclaim the spiritual meaning of your childs bar or bat mitzvah by salkin, rabbi jeffrey k. How to claim the spiritual meaning of your bar or bat mitzvah j238 sal a guide to preparing for the bar or bat mitzvah, discussing the history and significance of this rite of passage and putting it in perspective with the core spiritual values of judaism. When students perceive the torah as incomprehensible or irrelevant, many form the false impression that judaism has nothing to say to them. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. For kids putting god on your guest list internet archive. Toward a meaningful bat mitzvah edited by nancy wolfsonmoche.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the mitzvah project book. Kol ami bnai mitzvah program youth policy and expectations. Why zionism makes some people uncomfortable, and we are thrilled to have rabbi jeffrey salkin, as. He later wrote a definitive book about reclaiming the spiritual meaning of a bar mitzvah, putting god on the guest list, a plea to parents and kids to feel the spiritual promise of the event, the pull of the divine.
Martini judaism with scholarinresidence rabbi jeffrey k. Aug 17, 2012 published by jewish lights, putting god on the guest list. When it comes to senses, human beings have five of them. For further reading on bar mitzvah jeffrey salkin, putting god on the guest list ronald isaacs and kerry olitzky. Dear barbat mitzvah family, you, as a family, are about to experience one of the most significant, jewish, and highly spiritual adventures of your lifetime.
The jps bnai mitzvah torah commentary shows teens in their own language how torah addresses the issues in their world. The following pages explain the requirements and procedures for becoming a barbar mitzvah at greenwich reform synagogue. In order for a student to be adequately prepared for the barbat mitzvah ceremony, the following criteria must be satisfied. Jps bnai mitzvah torah commentary semantic scholar.
The torah portion begins with a description of the power of the personal vow and how it must be fulfilled. Salkin children who are 12 years of age at the beginning of the kol ami jcep school year will receive additional training within our jewish childrens education program designed to help them ease into bnai mitzvah preparations. How to reclaim the spiritual meaning of your childs bar or bat. Jeffrey salkin, senior rabbi israel rosen, cantor 954 9890205 ext. How to reclaim the spiritual meaning of your childs bar or bat mitzvah, winner of the benjamin franklin award for the best religion book published in the united states, and the gods are broken. The congregations leadership and membership views jewish education as.
The complete set of weekly portions is available in rabbi jeffrey k. There is much to learn in this absorbing, important book. By rabbi jeffrey salkin, 1996 eligibility barbat mitzvah is a joyous occasion which occurs within a lifetime of religious commitment. How to claim the spiritual meaning of your bar or bat mitzvah. Barbat mitzvah handbook 5779 20182019 rabbi david weiner richard simons, president marcie greenfield simons, vicepresident youth and education 16 colt road pittsfield, ma 01201 4 4454872. The jewish publication society amazon web services.
Rabbi jeff salkin has enabled bnai mitzvah to learn and teach torah with a commentary that is wise, helpful, and brilliantly clear. During the program, a teenage boy approached me with a memorable observation. How to reclaim the spiritual meaning of your childs bar or bat mitzvah, jewish lights, 2007. It encourages readers to grapple with real issues in the bi. Salkin is senior rabbi of the community synagogue in port washington, new york, and the author of five books on spirituality and everyday life, including putting god on the guest list.
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