Lifecycle Events
Birth of a Child
Jews celebrate the birth of all our children. For the boys, a brit milah (covenant of circumcision) is usually performed by a mohel at the family's home. For girls, a naming ceremony is held in either the home or in the synagogue. Planning begins with a discussion with our Ritual Chair, a rabbi or Rabbi, who will provide information regarding these ceremonies. Send email to ritual@sha-areshalom.org
Pidyon Haben
Traditional Jews follow the ancient practice of providing the first-born male son for service to the Temple. The family pays a symbolic ransom to redeem the boy. For families desiring to participate in this ceremony for their first-born male children, may contact our congregation's Ritual Chair. Send email to ritual@sha-areshalom.org
Bar or Bat Mitzvah
At Congregation Sha'are Shalom, we are proud of our b'nai mitzvah. Our seventh grade program enables students to focus on preparation for a bar or bat mitzvah. Students work individually with the b'nai mitzvah tutor weekly and engage in a mitzvah project.
The family has the opportunity to help plan and participate in the service. Children who are bar or bat mitzvah can decide to continue their education through Confirmation which occurs during the sophomore year in high school. Send email to eddirector@sha-areshalom.org.
Confirmation
Congregation Sha'are Shalom is looking forward to our first Confirmation class as the number of young congregants grows. Confirmands will have the opportunity to study directly with our Rabbi as well as our Educational Director and prepare a Confirmation Service. Send email to eddirector@sha-areshalom.org.
Marriage
The first step in planning the marriage ceremony is a meeting with our Rabbi and the Ritual Chair, who provide the couple with information about options for planning the ceremony.
Our sanctuary and social hall are available to complete the wedding event for a memorable celebration. Setting the date and submittal of Rental Facility forms and must be arranged through our office administrator. Visit shashaadmin@sha-areshalom.org
Death
At Congregation Sha'are Shalom, our community supports our congregants during the period of mourning. When death is imminent, please contact the rabbi or congregation president. The Chesed Committee offers support and comfort. Send email to president@sha-areshlom.org
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Our B'nai Mitzvah for 2010
Josh Lubitz - April 17
Melissa and Samantha Meyers - May 1
Mallory Stein - June 5 |
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