WISDOM SCHOOL
Bar & Bat Mitzvah Journey with Rabbi Brian Yosef
(B'nai Mitzvah; B'Mitzvah)
How Does the Program Work?
Duration: Flexible, Between One and Two Years
The first year is spent learning and building a foundation, while the second year adds the crafting and practicing for the ceremony. The ceremony can be planned for either after the two years are complete, or for during the second year- your choice. There are no absolute requirements for the students' ceremonies; each student is given the support to decide their own path.
Weekly Sessions:
Students meet as twice weekly, in a larger group on Sundays for a morning service/ meditation session, and in a small group (2-5 students) on a weekday afternoon or evening, all via Zoom. The Sunday service times are:
PT: 9:30 am, MT: 10:30 am, CT: 11:30 am, ET:12:30 pm
The weekday meetings are scheduled according to the needs of each small cohort.
We meet 30 weeks out of the year. All sessions are recorded and can be watched later, so missing class occasionally is not a problem.
For the Sunday service, students participate in morning prayers and meditation with others in the greater Torah of Awakening online community. Over time, students begin to lead different parts of the morning service, preparing them for leading their bar/bat mitzvah ceremony.
For the weekly class, students meet together with me for learning and discussion. Over time, students will gain the life-saving skills of meditation for physical and emotional wellbeing, while learning to lead others in Jewish prayer and ritual.
One-On-One Meetings: Twelve, 60-minute private sessions for guidance in preparing for their ceremony and addressing each student's unique path, scheduled individually.
Custom, In-Person Ceremony: I will travel to you and co-lead your ceremony along with your child. Ceremonies can be on Shabbat, or on Sunday or another weekday. Ceremony planning includes two, 60-minute planning meetings, and as many emails as it takes!
Materials: Students will receive their own siddur (prayerbook), as well as a binder with their Torah portion and materials for Torah study. Siddurim (prayerbooks) for use by your guests are also provided.
The first year is spent learning and building a foundation, while the second year adds the crafting and practicing for the ceremony. The ceremony can be planned for either after the two years are complete, or for during the second year- your choice. There are no absolute requirements for the students' ceremonies; each student is given the support to decide their own path.
Weekly Sessions:
Students meet as twice weekly, in a larger group on Sundays for a morning service/ meditation session, and in a small group (2-5 students) on a weekday afternoon or evening, all via Zoom. The Sunday service times are:
PT: 9:30 am, MT: 10:30 am, CT: 11:30 am, ET:12:30 pm
The weekday meetings are scheduled according to the needs of each small cohort.
We meet 30 weeks out of the year. All sessions are recorded and can be watched later, so missing class occasionally is not a problem.
For the Sunday service, students participate in morning prayers and meditation with others in the greater Torah of Awakening online community. Over time, students begin to lead different parts of the morning service, preparing them for leading their bar/bat mitzvah ceremony.
For the weekly class, students meet together with me for learning and discussion. Over time, students will gain the life-saving skills of meditation for physical and emotional wellbeing, while learning to lead others in Jewish prayer and ritual.
One-On-One Meetings: Twelve, 60-minute private sessions for guidance in preparing for their ceremony and addressing each student's unique path, scheduled individually.
Custom, In-Person Ceremony: I will travel to you and co-lead your ceremony along with your child. Ceremonies can be on Shabbat, or on Sunday or another weekday. Ceremony planning includes two, 60-minute planning meetings, and as many emails as it takes!
Materials: Students will receive their own siddur (prayerbook), as well as a binder with their Torah portion and materials for Torah study. Siddurim (prayerbooks) for use by your guests are also provided.
Call or send text to: 510-986-4223
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