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Why Rabbi Jason is the Mitzvah Rabbi Rabbi is a relationship term. It literally means “my teacher” (ravi in the Hebrew). I often share that definition with my students early on, sometimes even in our very first bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah tutoring session. It usually gets a nod, occasionally a raised eyebrow, and sometimes […]

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The Role of Grandparents in Their Grandchildren’s B-Mitzvah Experience

BY RAHEL MUSLEAH JEWISH GRANDPARENTS NETWORK REIMAGINING ROLE OF GRANDPARENTS IN GRANDCHILDREN’S B-MITZVAH EXPERIENCE We all recognize this B-Mitzvah scene: A 13-year-old stands on the bimah, chants from the Torah and/or haftarah, and delivers a d’var Torah prepared with the help of the rabbi or educator. The extended family sits in the front row, emotional […]

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