Frequently Asked Questions

Bar / Bat Mitvah

We're not members of a synagogue -- will you officiate at our child's Bar/Bat Mitzvah?
It's always best to join a synagogue and be part of a community. Synagogue membership also provides peers and support for your child. For some families, finances may be a concern. However, most synagogues will accommodate financial need. If there is no synagogue in the vicinity or there are other extenuating circumstances, I can be of service. (See Will you do a destination Bar/Bat Mitzvah? below.)

Do you do Bar/Bat Mitzvah training?
Let's talk -- I can sometimes provide tutoring in reading Hebrew and synagogue skills like prayers and chanting Torah and Haftarah.

Will you officiate at a destination Bar/Bat Mitzvah?
Yes. I'm happy to work with you to organize a service that is traditional and meaningful.