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Tables of Contents for A Spiritual Journey
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Introduction
5
4
GETTING READY
How should a Bat Mitzvah and Bar Mitzvah prepare?
9
3
What is the meaning of Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah?
12
2
When does the ceremony take place?
14
2
How is the specific date selected?
16
3
What should a Bar or Bat Mitzvah learn?
19
2
How does the family prepare?
21
3
THE SETTING
What do the objects in the synagogue symbolize?
24
3
What are a kippah and a tallit?
27
4
What are tefillin?
31
2
How is a prayer service arranged?
33
THE CEREMONY
What does it mean to be called to the Torah?
37
What is the haftarah?
40
Why are special melodies used for chanting?
41
What is the derashah?
43
What role do parents play in the ceremony?
45
How can children with special needs celebrate?
47
When may an adult celebrate?
49
THE CELEBRATION
How do we celebrate?
52
What meaningful acts can enrich the celebration?
56
LOOKING AHEAD
What is Confirmation?
60
Why are B'nai Mitzvah ceremonies important?
62