| During 6th Grade |
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Begin thinking about/learning about/working on your Gemilut Chasadim Mitzvah Projects. This will be part of the 6th grade curriculum. For ideas, see separate list provided later in this Guide.
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| As Soon as Possible |
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Confirm facility rental (see Facilities section for details and forms)
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| 12 Months Prior |
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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Packet given out at family meeting. Packet includes Guidelines and Parashah Booklet.
Student must begin to read the entire Torah portion in English and write a two- to three- page summary. This will enable the student to select the part that interests him/her most. Eventually, this essay will be developed further at the meetings with the essay coach and the student.
Fill out the Gemilut Chasadim Mitzvah Project form.
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| 11-18 Months Prior |
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During this period the student should be working on the Torah summary and haftarah essays. No later than nine months prior, the student should be finished with the final draft of the Torah summary and begin work on the haftarah essay.
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| 10 Months Prior |
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Lessons begin with the bar/bat mitzvah coach.
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| 4-5 Months Prior +/- |
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Lessons begin with the bar/bat mitzvah coach.
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| 3-1 Months Prior |
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Meetings with Rabbi to work on 3rd and 4th essays, go over final preparation, rehearsals and family meeting.
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| 3 Months Prior |
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Temple account must be in good standing. To confirm your balance due, if any, call the Temple Office, at (201) 848-1800.
Upon completion of the required Hebrew portions and blessings, all students will attend a rehearsal class (Tuesdays, 5 – 6 pm) to practice chanting in front of the teacher and other students.
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| 2 Months Prior |
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Fill out Mitzvah Project Collection form. For ideas, see separate list provided in the Guidelines.
Fill out Bar/Bat Mitzvah Profile for the Bulletin, and E-mail, mail or bring to the Temple Office.
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| 1 Months Prior |
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Arrangements need to be made with Sisterhood for sponsorship of Oneg Shabbat refreshments and Sanctuary flowers (download order form).
Send in Video Recording Order form, if desired (see form later in this Guide).
If renting facilities, contact the Temple Office for caterer and/or delivery details.
All facility rental bills are due.
Student needs to be fully prepared with all Hebrew blessings and portions.
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| The Week of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah |
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For security purposes, provide an alphabetized guest list to the Temple Office by the Tuesday before the event.
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