BAR MITZVAH PREP program
unlock your bar mitzvah boy's potential
With The Bar Mitzvah Prep program, the boys you prepare can take lessons anywhere, anytime – while maintaining an
ongoing relationship with you!
As a Shliach, I am often distracted by the many responsibilities I carry. When a boy shows up to his Bar Mitzvah lesson, it can be challenging to remember what I have already covered – and to keep him engaged in the learning process.
In the past, I have also struggled with the best way to help parents who live too far away for their sons to attend weekly lessons. (And I’ve also struggled with keeping the local parents engaged in the learning process!)
Then there are the families who show up three months prior to their sons Bar Mitzvah, expecting me to provide a service with no commitment on their side to have an engaged experience.
I created The Bar Mitzvah Prep School to address these challenges.
The Bar Mitzvah Prep School is also
an invitation...
…For Jewish boys to capitalize on this special time in their lives – at their own pace and through a series of short and meaningful lessons that will help them experience the relevance and value of Yiddishkeit in their current lives. This will ensure they remain connected as they seek to grow and thrive – long after their Bar Mitzvah is over.
...For parents to embrace the experience with their sons – by sharing in the learning, including opportunities to have open, heartfelt discussions about their own values and experiences.
…For Shluchim to have a new way to support Bar Mitzvah boys and their families. (As you tutor the boy in Hebrew reading and/or Torah and Tefilah readings, you’ll have a workbook to review each of the course lessons with the boy.)
What is the Bar Mitzvah Prep School?
20 video lessons on Jewish fundamentals (see list)
Taught by Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein (learn about me)
Helpful quiz following
each lesson
Accompanying Workbook (see sample)
MY APPROACH
A big part of why my lessons are so different from other options is that I’m not just reciting concepts and dogma. I spotlight the “why” behind those concepts – explaining how key aspects of Yiddishkeit are relevant today – and why it matters and makes a difference in our lives. My primary aim is to spark “AH HA” moments – for both sons and parents.
Check out this sample lesson to get a feel for my teaching style.
HOW IT WORKS
The Bar Mitzvah Prep program is flexible, customizable, and affordable. Here's how it works:
- Entire Bar Mitzvah Prep site embedded on your personal ChabadOne site
- Workbook provided for you to review with Bar Mitzvah boys in private lessons
- Customizable ChabadOne landing page – designed by Spotlight Design
- Customizable ChabadOne registration form
- One annual fee enabling you to offer the course to as many boys as you want
Benefits to YOU
Comprehensive and robust Bar Mitzvah program
Engagement with both boys and parents
Less work on your part
Outstanding education for boy – with testing to confirm learning
Flexibility, the program can be used:
- In a class setting
- In one-on-one tutoring with the Shliach
- At home with a parent (so the parent learns as well!)
If you’d like to learn more about The Bar Mitzvah Prep School program, feel free to call me at 215.771.4645 or email [email protected].
“I’ve been using the Bar Mitzvah Prep School videos and accompanying workbook with my Bar Mitzvah class. It saves preparation time while fundamental ideas are taught in a very relevant way. The videos are very professional, stimulating, and keeps the kids engaged. This is well worth the investment!”
- Rabbi Yossi Harlig
Chabad of Kendall
BH, it's amazing! It really is perfect for this boy and his father. It was a real life saver since it was my first Bar Mitzvah class with a boy who needed some excitement and knowledge going into his Bar Mitzvah.
- Rabbi Shneur Gansburg
Chabad of Coconut Creek
"I love, love, love your video and curriculum. [When watching the first lesson] The Bar Mitzvah boys eyes lit up. The mother was thrilled. She was originally hocking about his gymnastics and said I'm going to change the schedule. We're going to be here every week."
- Rabbi Sholom Shmerling
Chabad of Venice
“One father has issues with orthodox Jews. Having him watch the videos with his son has been great for both him and his son. Another boy is on the spectrum. I watch each video with him. It's been working really well!"
- Rabbi Bentzy Stolik
Chabad of Olney
“I’m using this with a Bar Mitzvah boy. The classes are fantastic. Great content, presentation and cool for today's kids. Why should I reinvent the wheel?”
- Rabbi Efraim Zaltzman
Chabad of Kingsborough
“I enjoyed learning more about Judaism and how its teachings and traditions can help guide me in my relationships and life choices. I appreciated the ability to watch the lessons on my own time, so that I could watch when I felt relaxed and able to focus. The ability to rewatch lessons was also engaging, because it allowed us time to discuss the concepts from every lesson.”
- Arthur, Bar Mitzvah PREP School Student
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If you’d like to learn more about The Bar Mitzvah Prep School program, feel free to call me at 215.771.4645 or email [email protected].
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