At Westminster Synagogue, our members starting year 7 at school, embark on an exciting two year journey. They will deepen their Jewish knowledge and identity, connect personally with what it means to be a Jewish adult, and build new friendships as they grow together to become "Bar/Bat Mitzvah".

At age 13, the children of our community and their family celebrate the lifecycle event that is the
Bar/Bat Mitzvah; they become an adult in the eyes of the community.

The B'nei Mitzvah program was created to support and empower our young members in their
transition between childhood and adulthood. 

Our B'nei Mitzvah program reflects us as a community and is built around the values of inclusivity,
social justice, Torah learning and loving kindness.

 BM2 - BECOMING A JEWISH ADULT AND CELEBRATING THE BM

Becoming BM at Westminster Synagogue

Group-led and individual
in-house learning, to
meet the specific needs 
of each student and  prepare them for the
day of the BM. 

A residential each year to spend fun, joyous time together and create meaningful memories. 

Family services to
become familiar with
the Shabbat services
and build confidence towards leading them.

Special Hebrew classes
that focus on the Torah Portion of each student
and the prayers of the Shabbat morning service.