When a young person becomes bar/bat mitzvah, they become, literaly, a "son/daughter of the commandments." One who has reached the age of b'nai mitzvah is no longer a minor according to Jewish law and custom, but is now seen as responsible for adhering to the system of Jewish religious obligations.

The b'nei mitzvah process is an important coming-of-age ritual, and the ceremony serves as public recognition of this rite. We are so proud and honored to participate in the lives of our Jewish youth and look forward to celebrating our upcoming b'nei mitzvah!

Zander

May 24, 2025

ZANDER'S MITZVAH PROJECT

For Zander’s bar mitzvah, he is raising funds and collecting donations for Jewish Vocational Service (JVS). Critical funding for refugee resettlement has recently been cut, leaving families without essential services or financial support for basic needs.

Donation bins are located in the Beth Torah lobby for new toiletries and household cleaning items, and children’s lightly used or new clothing.

Zander’s JVS Amazon list will deliver items directly to JVS https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist
or donate at www.jvskc.org/give.

Imagine fleeing your home due to fear and persecution, finally arriving in a new country, and then suddenly being told that the support you were promised is gone. This devastating scenario is unfolding right now for refugee families in Kansas City.

A destructive federal decision has elimitated vital funding for refugee resettlement, leaving families without access to essential services and financial support for basic needs. The U.S. Depeartment of State’s abrupt termination of grant agreements nationwide has created an urgent crisis.

Claire Kane

July 19, 2025

Florence Zwibelman

August 23, 2025