Services

We are so pleased that you can join us at the service for Ethan's Bar Mitzvah.

A Bar Mitzvah is a religious ceremony that is part of the weekly Sabbath service. Ethan will be called to read from the Torah. He has studied for more than a year to learn to read this portion in Hebrew without seeing the vowel marks, and to be able to chant the specified melodies. He will also chant a section that is from the writings of the Prophets called a Haftarah. Ethan will deliver a D'var Torah which is his commentary on what he just read from the Torah. Ethan will also lead other parts of the service after the Torah readings.

Dress: As this is a religious service, we ask that guests dress respectfully. Please keep shoulders covered. Men and boys will be asked to cover their heads by wearing a Kippah (a skullcap). These are available outside the social hall.

Power Down: As the Sabbath is a day of rest, it is traditional to not use any electronics. Please turn off cell phones, and do not use them in the synagogue. If you need to use a cell phone, please do so outside. Photographs are also not permitted.

Breaks: If guests (especially little ones) need a break from the service to walk around the lobby areas and explore, that is totally fine. But please do not walk in or out of the social hall while someone is reading from the Torah (there will be stopping points throughout when you can head out).

Service Location: Our family is part of a community within the Anshe Emet Synagogue called the Rose Crown Minyan. It is a lay-led community that usually meets in the smaller chapel of the synagogue, but for this big day, we will switch spaces so that we will be in the Social Hall. You will see lots of people milling around in the lobby areas - just ask anyone if you need directions.

Kiddush Lunch: After the service, a buffet luncheon will be served for the entire Anshe Emet community. There will be a gluten/dairy-free table - just ask if you can't find it.

Drop off and pick up: Parents can drop off and pick up kids at the parking lot entrance (enter the parking lot on Broadway). You can just let the security guards at the gate know that you are here for the Bar Mitzvah. The luncheon is generally over between 1:00 - 1:30pm.