BaMaGal Bnei Mitzvah Group (BMG)
BaMa'Gal - OrH's B'nei Mitzvah Group (BMG)
BaMa'Gal ("in the circle") is our monthly B'nei Mitzvah Group (BMG) for Jewish learning, social activities and support for youth and their families who are planning bar or bat mitzvah. The BMG offers young members of Or Haneshamah and their families a chance to make connections with their peers. Parents and children support one another as each family approaches their bar or bat mitzvah celebration.
The BMG is open to all OrH members or prospective members with children (ages 11-13) who are planning either a traditional bar/bat/b’nei mitzvah at OrH or elsewhere, or an alternative, meaningful Jewish "right of passage" ceremony. BMG families meet monthly at 30 Cleary or in members' homes (depending on the size of the group) to socialize and engage in fun, enlightening Jewish learning activities with Rabbi Liz. And Morah Jenny.
This year BMG is returning to in-person gatherings, following Covid-19 best practices as outlined by our board.
See our calendar for upcoming meetings. For more information contact info@orh.ca.
We anticipate families will participate in this B-Mitzvah program for a 2-year cycle.
If your teen is celebrating a B/ar/t Mitzvah in 2023 or 2024, please be in touch with Rabbi Liz at rabbi@orh.ca.
We are grateful to the Jewish Federation of Ottawa for a micro grant enabling us to offer this exciting new program
Enhancing our BMG - presenting The Moving Traditions B-Mitzvah Family Program
ORH is excited to continue partnering with Moving Traditions (www.movingtraditions.org) to offer an exciting approach to b-mitzvah preparation that connects Jewish wisdom to the interpersonal and social elements of this coming-of-age ritual.
Much like our previous BMG/ Bnei Mitzvah Group activities and learning through games and discussion, the Moving Traditions’ sessions will help parents and pre-teens explore what it means to celebrate this milestone, to be the center of attention during a life cycle ritual, to navigate expectations from friends and family, to find Jewish meaning in the ceremony, as well as exploring other social-emotional challenges and joys associated with the b-mitzvah.
Tue, 28 March 2023
Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
AprApril 1 , 2023Machaneh Shabbat
Saturday, Apr 1st 9:40a to 12:40p
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Saturday ,
AprApril 1 , 2023Shabbat Morning Torah Service
Saturday, Apr 1st 10:00a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
AprApril 2 , 2023BaMa'gal B'nei Mitzvah Group
Sunday, Apr 2nd 1:30p to 4:30p
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 5 , 2023Erev Pesach
Wednesday, Apr 5th 6:00p to 9:00p
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 11 , 2023Tuesday Night Shirah!
Tuesday, Apr 11th 7:00p to 9:00p
Learn melodies for our Or Haneshamah services and festivals! -
Friday ,
AprApril 14 , 2023Teddy Bear Shabbat
Friday, Apr 14th 5:30p to 6:30p
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Friday ,
AprApril 14 , 2023
Friday, Apr 14th 6:30p to 9:00p
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Saturday ,
AprApril 15 , 2023Machaneh Shabbat
Saturday, Apr 15th 9:40a to 12:40p
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Saturday ,
AprApril 15 , 2023Shabbat Morning Service
Saturday, Apr 15th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Thursday ,
AprApril 20 , 2023Exploring Judaism with Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton
Thursday, Apr 20th 7:30p to 9:30p
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