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B'nai Mitzvah Welcome with Rav Bracha

Dear Parents and soon-to-be B'nai Mitzvah,

Welcome, and mazal tov!

The journey that your family is embarking upon is a momentous one. Becoming a bar or bat mitzvah has the power to be utterly transformational, imbuing a sense of maturity, responsibility and achievement. For many people, completing this rite of passage also provides a lasting connection to, and sense of ownership of, the Jewish tradition and the Torah.

Parents: as you help guide your child through this "hero's journey," you will likely encounter trials along the way. Becoming a bat or bar mitzvah requires a level of study and focused attention that may well be unprecedented in your child's life. For parents, too, especially parents who did not go through this rite of passage themselves, there will be many questions which elude easy answers. In addition, a whole host of practical details — like those concerning invitations, caterers, venues and DJs — fall upon the parents of bnai mitzva to organize. Our program is designed to help you navigate all the details on your path.

Our hope, as a synagogue and a community, is to help support and guide you and your family as you embark upon this important mission. The day of your child's bat or bar mitzvah will be one that you remember for the rest of your life. It is an occasion of extraordinary joy and connectedness, where family and friends from near and far come together to mark an unforgettable achievement and rite of transformation.

You and they will be very proud. We look forward to celebrating with you!

With warmest wishes,

Rav Sarah Bracha, on behalf of the Nevei Kodesh community

Your B'nai Mitzvah Journey at Nevei Kodesh

Becoming a B’nai Mitzvah is a special part of your child’s journey. It is a ritual milestone that gives your child an opportunity to be an active member in the Jewish community. At this time, your child’s voice is heard and respected by the community, your child chants prayers and the parasha, portion of Torah, in front of friends, family and your Nevei community. It's a time of connection, growth and reflection. At Nevei, we've developed at two-year B'nai Mitzvah journey called, "Crossing the River." Our B'nai Mitzvah program works closely with our Religious School and Hebrew learning to take your child and family on an amazing path together.

We welcome students of all ages and at all stages on their Jewish journey to join our CTR B'nai Mitzvah program.

B'nai Mitzvah parents + tutors, connect to our Nevei B'nai Mitzvah Google Drive

To learn more about Crossing the River, contact our Director of Family Life, Brooke Fisher

To read short, applicable B'nai Mitzvah articles, visit "B'nai Mitzvah Madness" with Brooke

Fri, February 28 2020
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 3 , 2020

The World of Dreams Series
Tuesday, Mar 3rd 7:00p to 8:30p
The World of Dreams In Hebrew, we speak of “opening” a dream, which our sages likened to an unopened letter. In this series of classes, we will examine our dreams in the tradition of my teacher, Mme. Colette Aboulker-Muscat, who inherited this practice from her family and developed it in advanced study. She not only taught us ways to “open” our dreams, but also ways to “repair” dreams that require tikkun, by a practice called “waking dream”. In preparation for this class, I suggest the following: Put a new unlined notebook and pen or pencil by your bed. Before going to sleep, write the following day’s date at the top of the page. Reach for it the next morning as soon as you waken, and write or draw whatever you remember. Full sentences are not required. Eve Ilsen is a psychotherapist and rabbinic pastor. She has lived, worked and learned in New York, Philadelphia, California, Alaska and Israel. She learned to work with imagery and waking dream daily with Mme. Colette Aboulker-Muscat in Jerusalem for four years. Returning to the States, she spearheaded the Wisdom School with her late husband, Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, and taught in tandem with him as well as her own classes.
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 5 , 2020

Psalms Brown Bag Series with Rabbi Diane Tiferet Lakein
Thursday, Mar 5th 12:00p to 1:00p
Ivdu et Hashem b’Simcha – Let us serve YHVH with joy! (Psalm 100: 2) Psalms Brown Bag Series with Rabbi Diane Tiferet Lakein: Nevei Kodesh, Thursdays 12 – 1pm February 13, 20, 27, March 5 $10 Nevei Kodesh members/$12 guests This lunchtime brown bag series will explore four different psalms as a way into both a richer understanding of the Jewish traditional texts and a deeper appreciation of our own souls’ yearnings.* Over the centuries, the redactors of our prayer books (siddurim) have chosen particular psalms as part of the standardized liturgy, and contemporary communities have highlighted and elevated others through chants and songs. And yet there is so much more to uncover! My hope is that we will come to build a sense of community through our sustained exploration of different psalms together over time. I also pray that our engagement with a variety of psalms will offer a window into the tremendous richness to be found in these traditional texts of prayer. *No Hebrew is required. The texts will be provided both in Hebrew and in traditional and alternative English translations, including those of Rebbe Zalman himself. Drop-ins are welcome.
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Friday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2020

'Nava Tehila' Style Services, led by Rav Bracha and Yoel Sykes
Friday, Mar 6th 7:00p to 9:00p
Led by Yoelle Sykes and Rav Bracha: Come as you are and join a musical Kabbalat Shabbat journey that will invite us to travel into the landscape of holiness and joy. Through chanting Psalms and Shabbat prayers with original melodies and guided intentions, we will connect to the spirit and allow it to fill our hearts, uplift our souls and welcome the Shabbat. This Shabbat we are joined by amazing levitical musicians such as Kendall Perry, Sandra Wong, and Sheldon Sands, among others. Families are welcome* - with childcare also available in the building - and we conclude by 8:45 with light oneg refreshments and home-baked challah. **childcare for the duration of the service is provided free of charge.
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Monday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2020

A Mad (Hatter) Purim Celebration
Monday, Mar 9th 7:00p to 11:00p
Maariv (evening service) Followed by a theatrical and full Megilla reading (there may or may not be puppets) followed by break fast nosh and drink and a DJ-spinning ALICE IN WONDERLAND THEMED dance party! Elaborate costumes encouraged. This event is open to people of all ages. BYOB
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2020

The World of Dreams Series
Tuesday, Mar 10th 7:00p to 8:30p
The World of Dreams In Hebrew, we speak of “opening” a dream, which our sages likened to an unopened letter. In this series of classes, we will examine our dreams in the tradition of my teacher, Mme. Colette Aboulker-Muscat, who inherited this practice from her family and developed it in advanced study. She not only taught us ways to “open” our dreams, but also ways to “repair” dreams that require tikkun, by a practice called “waking dream”. In preparation for this class, I suggest the following: Put a new unlined notebook and pen or pencil by your bed. Before going to sleep, write the following day’s date at the top of the page. Reach for it the next morning as soon as you waken, and write or draw whatever you remember. Full sentences are not required. Eve Ilsen is a psychotherapist and rabbinic pastor. She has lived, worked and learned in New York, Philadelphia, California, Alaska and Israel. She learned to work with imagery and waking dream daily with Mme. Colette Aboulker-Muscat in Jerusalem for four years. Returning to the States, she spearheaded the Wisdom School with her late husband, Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, and taught in tandem with him as well as her own classes.
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2020

CTR 2 Shabbaton
Shabbat, Mar 14th 10:00a to 5:30p
10am - attend services 12pm - lunch 1pm - 4pm - electives 4pm - attend Torah study with parents
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 17 , 2020

Hebrew and a Taste of the World to Come: An Interactive Journey Through Gender, Music and Mysticism with Eyal Rivlin
Tuesday, Mar 17th 7:30p to 9:00p

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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2020

The World of Dreams Series
Tuesday, Mar 24th 7:00p to 8:30p
The World of Dreams In Hebrew, we speak of “opening” a dream, which our sages likened to an unopened letter. In this series of classes, we will examine our dreams in the tradition of my teacher, Mme. Colette Aboulker-Muscat, who inherited this practice from her family and developed it in advanced study. She not only taught us ways to “open” our dreams, but also ways to “repair” dreams that require tikkun, by a practice called “waking dream”. In preparation for this class, I suggest the following: Put a new unlined notebook and pen or pencil by your bed. Before going to sleep, write the following day’s date at the top of the page. Reach for it the next morning as soon as you waken, and write or draw whatever you remember. Full sentences are not required. Eve Ilsen is a psychotherapist and rabbinic pastor. She has lived, worked and learned in New York, Philadelphia, California, Alaska and Israel. She learned to work with imagery and waking dream daily with Mme. Colette Aboulker-Muscat in Jerusalem for four years. Returning to the States, she spearheaded the Wisdom School with her late husband, Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, and taught in tandem with him as well as her own classes.
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2020

4 Worlds Meditation and Gentle Movement for anyBODY- with Tracy Patch
Shabbat, Mar 28th 10:30a to 12:00p
Please join me for a relaxing and rejuvenating Four Worlds Shabbat. We will use a combination of breathing, Jewish meditation, gentle movement for anyBODY. Please arrive at 10:20.
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2020

The World of Dreams Series
Tuesday, Mar 31st 7:00p to 8:30p
The World of Dreams In Hebrew, we speak of “opening” a dream, which our sages likened to an unopened letter. In this series of classes, we will examine our dreams in the tradition of my teacher, Mme. Colette Aboulker-Muscat, who inherited this practice from her family and developed it in advanced study. She not only taught us ways to “open” our dreams, but also ways to “repair” dreams that require tikkun, by a practice called “waking dream”. In preparation for this class, I suggest the following: Put a new unlined notebook and pen or pencil by your bed. Before going to sleep, write the following day’s date at the top of the page. Reach for it the next morning as soon as you waken, and write or draw whatever you remember. Full sentences are not required. Eve Ilsen is a psychotherapist and rabbinic pastor. She has lived, worked and learned in New York, Philadelphia, California, Alaska and Israel. She learned to work with imagery and waking dream daily with Mme. Colette Aboulker-Muscat in Jerusalem for four years. Returning to the States, she spearheaded the Wisdom School with her late husband, Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, and taught in tandem with him as well as her own classes.
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