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We are proud to introduce a brand new approach to becoming Bar / Bat Mitzvah in Bushey Synagogue. During school Year 7, we are offering your child, the chance to participate in the challenge of his/her life. We have created an innovative new program combining experiential and classroom learning to provide a Year full of challenges.
There are 13 challenges in total. For each one the challenger can score a maximum of 10 points. Challengers will need a total of 100 points to pass the course and earn their Challenge trophy. Your child will not have to then sit any other cheder or AJE exam, and will be able to enjoy their Bar / Bat Mitzvah in Bushey shul, where they will receive their Challenge trophy and certificate.
By the end of this Year long program, your child will feel a real sense of accomplishment, have learnt a tremendous amount and have a new group of life-long friends. Each challenger will receive a file where their progression throughout the Year will be tracked and the challenges having been completed will be written up.
Challenge Number |
Subject |
Challenge |
1 |
Shabbat |
Participate in Challenge 13 residential shabbaton. Perform one task such as Kiddush, lighting candles, benching, etc. |
2 |
Kashrut |
Learn laws of kashrut. Bake a selection of foods providing an accompanying manual of how to bake them the kosher way. |
3 |
Israel |
Research current Israeli news and present 5 minute news bulletin on current Israeli news. |
4 |
Classic Jewish Texts |
Study with partner extract from Torah. Learn it in depth with classic Jewish commentaries answering set questions. |
5 |
Modern Jewish Texts |
Buy a modern Jewish book. Read. Present a book review to the class |
6 |
My Bar / Bat Mitzvah |
Make Tzitzit and learn about Tefillin. (boys)
Learn about and visit a Mikvah. (girls) |
7 |
Jewish History |
Pick a period of Jewish history (can be modern) and write a short essay describing events of that time. |
8 |
Festivals |
Create a festival booklet over course of the year with main laws and customs. |
9 |
Project |
Pick a project from Jewish topics provided. e.g. Jewish music, food, books, etc. |
10 |
Services |
Learn different parts of the shul service and what they signify. Learn and perform in youth service one part of service not known previously. E.g. Anim Zmirot, Adon Olam (boys). Give Dvar Torah in Youth Service (girls). |
11 |
Honouring Parents |
Spend focussed period of 10 days performing this mitzvah properly. |
12 |
Tzedakah- Charity |
Raise £20 for charity doing sponsored activity. |
13 |
Shatnez/Sofer |
Learn about, meet and interview shatnez/sofer and answer questions set. |
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Term dates:
Challenge 13 will run for three terms starting in September, with half term in the middle. The provisional dates are as follows.
Winter Term: 9 Sep - 16th Dec
Spring Term: Jan 13th - 30th Mar
Summer Term: 4th May - 13th July
Assessment:
Once your application form has been processed, you will receive a full timetable of all the challenges and who will be assessing them. The assessors include your class teacher, Jonny Spector (Director) and the parents. Very little work will be needed to be done outside of the Sunday morning session during the year.
Fees:
The fees for Challenge 13 are £350.
Places are limited and given on a first come, first served basis.
Any queries or questions, please e-mail Jonny: jonny.spector@bushey-community.org
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