Alternate Venues Some families may consider B’nei mitzvah ceremonies at other venues, whether in Canada, Israel, or elsewhere. Our clergy will work with any member’s child towards their simchah in whatever location, but will generally not be able to leave the congregation over Shabbat to join your family. Service Options B’nei Mitzvah ceremonies may be Continue Reading »
Parents’ Prayer Parents will recite a prayer for their child: the Blessing of Independence. Our sages taught that a parent is responsible for their child’s deeds (taking on their merit or sins) until the age of mitzvot; thereafter they must say “Praised are you, Adonai our God, Who rules the universe, Who has freed us of Continue Reading »
Minchah Honours are as follows: Ashrei U’va L’Tzion (usually the B-Mitzvah or Cantor) Lead Torah Service (usually the B-Mitzvah) Ark Opening #1 Candy Distributors* Aliyot/Torah Blessings (usually 3 aliyot; the b-mitzvah receives one of these). At KBI, we try to observe the tradition of calling one each, consecutively: Kohein, Leivi, and Yisrael, but when the Continue Reading »
We look forward to seeing your child shine as they take to the Bimah and embrace what it means to be an adult in the Jewish community. As part of the service there are opportunities for other loved ones to participate as well. Below is a list of honours opportunities on Shabbat morning for your Continue Reading »