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Month: April 2025

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Tips for Learning Hebrew for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah

Preparing for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah is a momentous time in a young person’s life. One of the most important aspects of this spiritual journey is learning Hebrew, the sacred language of the Torah. Whether your child is fluent or just starting out, there are proven techniques to make

How to Write a D’var Torah (Speech) with Your Child?

How to Write a D’var Torah (Speech) with Your Child

The D’var Torah is more than just a speech—it’s a moment for your child to express their voice, reflect on sacred texts, and share a meaningful message with the community during their Bar or Bat Mitzvah. In this guide, we’ll show you how to support your child in crafting a

parent and child studying together at a table

How to Support Your Child’s Torah Portion Study?

How to Support Your Child’s Torah Portion Study? At the heart of your child’s Bar/t Mitzvah journey is the Torah portion study—a sacred task that connects your child with generations of Jewish learning and tradition. As a parent or guardian, you play a vital role in supporting your child’s success

The Spiritual Imperative of a Fresh Start and Passover

The Spiritual Imperative of a Fresh Start and Passover

Last month, we celebrated Purim, whose essence is encapsulated in the verse from the Book of Esther: “The enemies of the Jews had hoped to dominate them, but it all turned around, נהפוך הוא, and the Jews ended up dominating their enemies” (Esther 9:1). Indeed, Purim teaches us that things

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