B’nai Mitzvah Training

TaRBuT

TaRBuT is an acronym for Tefillot (prayers), Ruah (spirit), B’rakhot (blessings) and Torah.  A program for children preparing for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah. It is in session on most Shabbatot of the school year from 9:30 a.m. – Noon. Students begin the program in 5th grade, learning t’fillah (prayer) skills, starting with Shaharit, Haftarah and Torah trope, and bayit (home) skills. They move at their own pace and can advance to other skills, such as Kabbalat Shabbat, Torah Service, and Musaf. Those who have graduated from the program are eligible for Rimonim where they can prepare to be teachers in the TaRBut program.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Training

During the year before their bar or bat mitzvah, students meet for classes every Sunday from 9 – 11:00 a.m. Students learn their individual Torah portions. They also participate in a “Mitzvah Program,” performing gemilat hesed (acts of kindness) in the Jewish and general community, and in a T’fillah group which davens weekly with tallit and t’fillin in the daily minyan, as well as meet with the rabbis for special study sessions.

Family Life Education

The program includes TaRBuT Parents’ Hour Study Sessions, Special People and Grandparent’s Day, a TaRBuT Shabbat dinner and more. A special Shabbat retreat at Camp Koronis in Paynesville, MN helps family members prepare for the upcoming simha by becoming comfortable on the bimah, making the celebration more meaningful and easier.