Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park, PA, began its journey in the pilot cohort of the URJ’s B’nai Mitzvah Revolution by asking our eighth grade families one question: What could we have done to better prepare your family for your child’s bar or bat mitzvah?
For the last three years, the URJ 'nai Mitzvah Revolution has supported more than 150 congregations in experimenting in areas that inspire b’nai mitzvah students to express what matters to them in the experience. Here’s are six areas of congregational innovation.
At Temple Kol Tikvah, we have expanded the b’nai mitzvah experience from one day to four years.
The B’nai Mitzvah Revolution - or BMR - couldn’t be happening at a better time.
It seems as if lately, our social media feeds are filled with stories of families struggling to figure out how to acknowledge this ancient ritual, while also making it relevant in
The Reform Movement’s Biennial gathering is a prime opportunity to advance your community’s youth engagement work. Join colleagues, lay partners, and – for the first time, more than a hundred teen leaders as part of a High School Cohort – for immersive learning, networking, and celebration. Whether you’re a first-timer looking to experience a taste of everything, or a returning attendee looking for a fresh perspective on a familiar topic, the following are three unique highlights to look forward to.
by Kathy Schwartz At a recent breakfast with the chair of the senior rabbi search committee, Congregation Har HaShem’s B’nai Mitzvah Revolution Core Team had the opportunity to speak about what kind of rabbi we were seeking. Our requirements: the rabbi should be willing to embrace change; be willing to partner with us in continuing our exploration of imagining what b’nai mitzvah can be; and must understand that at Har HaShem, professionals and lay leaders do things together. BMR is our joint project.