Bat Mitzvah - ShulCloud
Bat Mitzvah of
Lauren Elizabeth Walden
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Parashat Beha’alotcha
Numbers 11:30 – 12:16
June 7th, 2014 11 Elul 5771
Rabbi Craig Marantz
Tami Cherdack, Cantorial Soloist
Laura Bennett Weinstein, Accompanist
Shabbat Shalom
Welcome family and friends to Congregation Kol Haverim. We are delighted that you are here to celebrate this special occasion that acknowledges Lauren’s spiritual coming of age. This Jewish rite of passage recognizes a transition from one stage of life to another, continuing a lifelong process of embracing ritual study, tradition, and community.
The term “Bat Mitzvah” means “daughter of the commandments”.
Today, Lauren will have the honor of reading publicly from the Torah (the first five books of the Bible, hand-written on a parchment scroll) for the first time. When the Torah is taken from the ark, it will be passed “L’Dor Vador”, from generation to generation, symbolizing the handing down of our religious and cultural heritage from one generation to the next. Before and after the Torah is read, the scroll will be carried through the congregation so that anyone who wishes may touch the covering as a sign of love and respect for the wisdom and guidance of the Torah’s teachings.
Lauren will also chant the “Haftarah”, where the story of the Jewish people and our values is further told. The identical Torah portion and Haftarah are being read today in synagogues throughout the world. In this way, Lauren is linked to all Jewish people.
Friends and family will be honored throughout the service. They will participate in various parts of the ceremony by reading a passage, reciting an Aliyah, or reading from the Torah. We thank you for celebrating this joyous occasion with Lauren, our family, and our community.
Please join us for a Kiddush immediately following the service.
Opening Hymn: L’chi Lach
Tallit Presentation Maxine & Richard Kates
The Tallit is the traditional Jewish prayer shawl. The knotted fringes on the 4 corners represent each of the 613 commandments.
Introductory Prayers
Modeh Ani p. 170
Ma Tovu p. 172
A welcoming prayer that helps us to appreciate our surroundings and turn an ordinary place into a place of prayer and closeness with God.
Morning Blessings p. 173-180
These blessings help us think about the many blessings God has given us and how lucky we are to be starting a new day.
Baruch She-amar p. 183
Ashrei and Hallelujah p. 185-188
This prayer praises God with every Hebrew letter in the alphabet.
Reader’s Kaddish p. 194
This prayer begins the formal morning service.
The Sh’ma and its Blessings
Barchu p. 195
This prayer opens the formal morning service with a call to prayer as a community.
Yotzer p. 195
This is the morning prayer of creation, affirming that God creates and recreates the world every day.
Sh’ma & V’a-havta p. 200 - 201
The Sh’ma is the cardinal principal of Judaism, affirming our belief in one God. The V’a-havta declares the unity of all parts of Judaism – the notion of love and ethical conduct, the belief in education and the importance of ritual.
Song: Listen
Mi Chamocha and Tzur Yisrael p. 204
This song was sung by the Israelites when they were delivered from slavery in Egypt.
Amidah and Private Prayer
Avot, Gevurot, and Kedusha p. 206-215
The Avot reminds us that we and all generations of the Jewish people are connected to God in a covenant that lives on.
The Gevurot addresses our souls, and because we have souls we are endowed with eternal worth and eternal hope.
The Kedusha speaks to the belief that the whole of the earth is full of God’s glory and that our God is the God of all generations of Jews.
Silent Amiyda
Sim Shalom p. 216
Reading: Promise Yourself Stephanie Tishler
Silent Meditation
Y’hiyu L’ratzon p. 219
Torah Service
Personal Prayer Lauren Walden
Shomreem (Ark openers) Matthew & Alexis Walden
Mi Sheberach p. 253
Prayer for Israel p. 259
L’Dor Vador: Passing the Torah Rose & Jack Walden,
Maxine & Richard Kates
Robin & Jeffrey Walden
Aliyah Torah Reader
1. Stephen & Shana Kates; Jennifer & Mark Weprin Raymond Watstein
2. Rose & Jack Walden Matthew Watstein
3. Maxine & Richard Kates Matthew Walden
4. Robin & Jeff Walden Lauren Walden
Maftir Lauren Walden
Hagbah & G’lilah: Dressing the Torah Jonathan & Perri Leviss
Special Mi Sheberach p. 252
Shehecheyanu
Haftarah Reading Lauren Walden
D’var Torah: Torah Commentary Lauren Walden
Shomreem (Ark closers) Matthew & Alexis Walden
Closing Prayers
The service ends with songs of praise to God, and the Mourner’s Kaddish, which serves to memorialize those departed from us. The service concludes with the Kiddush and Motzi, which are the blessings over the wine and bread respectively.
Aleinu p. 282
Rabbi’s Blessing Rabbi Craig Marantz
Parent’s Blessing Robin & Jeffrey Walden
Song: “My Wish” Tami Cherdack & Laura Bennett Weinstein
Congregational Presentation Erika Schwartz
Mourner’s Kaddish p. 294
Adon Olam p. 321
Kiddush and Motzi Robin, Jeffrey, Matthew, Lauren & Alexis
Promise Yourself
(Written by Christian Larson)
Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel like there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living person you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself
that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, and too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world – not in loud words but in great deeds.
To live in faith that the whole world is on your side so long as you are true to the best that is in you.
Todah Rabbah
A Special Thanks To…
Our wonderful family and friends who have given us their love, time, and support to make this day possible. We thank you for being such a special part of our lives and for celebrating this joyful occasion with us.
Rabbi Marantz for helping us navigate this process and making Lauren’s Bar Mitzvah a spiritual and memorable milestone.
Charri Goldman, Lauren’s wonderful tutor, for her careful instruction, dedication and ongoing encouragement.
Gianna Michaelson, Lauren’s student tutor, for helping Lauren perfect all her prayers.
Tami Cherdack for enriching our service with her beautiful voice and musical talent.
Laura Bennett Weinstein for her wonderful musical accompaniment.
Rabbi Sarah and the teachers at Kol Haverim for their instruction, inspiration, and dedication to our religious school program.
Our gabbayim for their guidance to our Torah readers.
Chris Bausmith for helping with temple arrangements.
Anne Watstein, Lauren’s great grandmother, who couldn’t be here today but is a source of great strength and inspiration.
Geri Denyer for her artistic design work.
Phyllis Nova for her delicious treats.
Robert Schwartz & Darren Tishler for graciously seating our guests.
Stephanie Tishler for friendship and ongoing support and assistance as we prepared for this special day.
The Post and Katz families for their help with the Oneg.
Matthew and Alexis, for being the best brother and sister and encouraging your sister through-out this journey.
Most of all – Lauren
For the joy you bring to our lives every day. We are so proud of you and the beautiful person you have become!
Helping Others Enjoy The Sport I Love
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Soccer has played a very important role in my life. When I play soccer, I learn new skills, gain confidence, and enjoy spending time with my friends. Some kids with physical and mental disabilities have trouble participating on a big team and need 1:1 help. TOPSoccer is a program that was created to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to children in kindergarten through high school with developmental disabilities.
For my mitzvah project, I am volunteering with TOPS. I enjoy teaching young children soccer basics such as dribbling and passing. One of my favorite moments in TOPS is when I watch a child dribble down the field, score, and see a giant smile on his or her face. I plan to volunteer with TOPS over the next few years so that I can continue helping others experience the same joy I feel when playing soccer.
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Order of Service
In Memoriam
We lovingly remember Lauren’s great grandparents who are not with us today… Irving & Fannie Press, Bernard & Esther Walden, Morton Watstein, Maurice & Lorraine Kates. They will forever be close in our hearts.
“By love they are remembered and in our hearts they live.”
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