Brooklyn B Mitzvah

At Romemu a B Mitzvah is where you can B Yourself

We help students explore what it means to come of age in a Jewish community. B Mitzvah is Romemu’s gender-neutral term for bar/bat mitzvah, which defines the moment when a child reaches the age of obligation. A B Mitzvah is a moment in the human journey when a person becomes both counted and accountable – in one’s family, community, and society at large. We aim to deepen the process of that move toward responsibility and independence through reflection, study, and ultimately, celebration. We offer a program of study and exploration for your family and your child as they navigate their way through the B Mitzvah journey.

B-ing a Family

The time before B Mitzvah is perfect for deepening the bond between parents and children, before wading into adolescence. Romemu Brooklyn’s B Mitzvah family program is designed to give families the chance to have real conversations and spend thoughtful, fun time with each other before adolescence.

B-ing a Community

We’ll connect you to other families going through the B Mitzvah process with you, creating special opportunities for connection and community. Each year’s B Mitzvah cohort will be invited to special Shabbat meals and outings to bring the blessing of holy togetherness to your family’s B Mitzvah, laying the groundwork for friendships that will last through the years.

When your child enters 6th grade, fill out our B Mitzvah Enrollment Form and become part of the B Mitzvah Family cohort.

Children will begin private tutoring for chanting their Torah portion eight to ten months from their B Mitzvah date if they have prior Jewish education including Hebrew. Students without prior Hebrew experience should begin 18-24 months before B Mitzvah for their ease and comfort. We will provide each student with tutoring materials, including a Parsha booklet and prayer packet.

Four months from their B Mitzvah date, they will start meeting with Rabbi Scott and begin working on their D’var Torah (B Mitzvah Teaching that they will deliver).

One month from their B Mitzvah date they will begin meeting with Hazzan Basya to make sure they are fully prepared and confident in their learning.

Three weeks before the B Mitzvah, we will conduct a B Mitzvah rehearsal where your child can practice leading prayers, chanting from the Torah, and delivering their D’var Torah.

We ask that all B Mitzvah families become members of Romemu Brooklyn for the two years leading up and through their B Mitzvah.

The asked fee for the Year of Connection is $1500 per family and is free if you join at a family membership.

The asked fee leading to a B Mitzvah Ceremony is $1800 on top of family membership. The B Mitzvah fee does not include tutoring costs.
If you are having a private B mitzvah not on Shabbat morning, please note that the family needs to cover expenses such as venue, audio visual rentals, musicians, as well as the asked B Mitzvah fee.

Please reach out to Sela, Romemu Brooklyn Community Manager for B Mitzvah fee payment. We will never turn away a B Mitzvah over finances.