Timeline

To assist you, we have included a checklist of the deadlines
relating to your BAR/BAT Mitzvah that will help you understand the BAR/BAT Mitzvah
process. Because each student is unique, this is a general timeline and
you can expect the exact timing to be slightly different.

Three years before entering program

  • Meet minimum membership and STaRS enrollment
    requirement by keeping membership and enrollment current

End of 5th Grade Year

  • If membership and enrollment are current, Bar/Bat
    Mitzvah service date is assigned
  • Acquire The Torah: A Modern Commentary, by
    W.G. Plaut, revised edition, copyright 2005, 2006 by URJ Press

18-10 Months before Bar/Bat Mitzvah Service

  • Student’s Hebrew proficiency level assessed (additional tutoring
    may be recommended)
  • Attend Bar/Bat Mitzvah Family Class
  • Attend a verse choosing workshop and choose 12-16 verses of the week’s Torah portion to chant
  • Decide upon and reserve the location for your celebration
  • If desired, choose and hire caterer, photographer, and other services
  • Begin Mitzvah project
  • If planning to hold an evening party at CST, make your reservation with the Executive Director!

9-6 Months before Bar/Bat Mitzvah Service

  • Student begins individual tutoring
  • Pay Program cost $1, 025.00
  • Pay Trope Trainer cost $100.00
  • Pay Facilities Deposit of $300.00
  • Student begins work with a Rabbi on D’var Torah
  • Prepare guest list and order/create invitations
  • Continue Mitzvah project
  • Student should be practicing daily 15-20 minutes

5-3 Months before Bar/Bat Mitzvah Service

  • Complete D’var Torah
  • 4 months is the hard deadline to make reservation of CST facilities for your Shabbat dinner, Kiddush lunch, or evening party with the Exectuve Director.
  • Tuition payments must be current

8-6 WEEKS before Bar/Bat Mitzvah Service

  • All financial accounts with Congregation Shomrei Torah including membership, and tuition must be current
  • Schedule three service rehearsals (by calling Vikki)
  • Submit photo and short article for The Voice (to Vikki)

4-2 Weeks before Bar/Bat Mitzvah Service

  • Attend service details meeting
  • Attend three rehearsals
  • Turn in completed pulpit honors form to Program Coordinator
  • Meet with Denise to go over facilities use - 2 weeks before Bar/Bat Mitzvah Service
  • Complete arrangements with caterer/florist/photographer etc.
  • Be sure to provide caterer/florist/photographer etc. with CST policies
  • Pay facilities use fees