1 year course for boys starting year 7 Sunday morning (3 hours)

The Barmitzvah programme takes off where the cheder finished at the age of 11+. This programme runs over 3 terms starting in September and finishing in June/July the year after. The course prepares the students for the AJE, Agency for Jewish Education's Bar Mitzvah Test

The course runs concurrently with the Bat Mitzvah Programme, combining academic, experiential and social activities. The morning sessions start with a joint breakfast with the Bat Mitzvah class and continue with separate sessions covering those aspects of the aje Bar Mitzvah Syllabus, as well as more contemporary issues that form the basis of group discussions and exploration. Throughout the year there are various guest speakers and off site activities, both social and educational.

A continuation of Jewish education after the Barmitzvah programme is offered in form of a 2 Year GCSE course in Jewish studies.

9:10 to 10:00 am every Sunday morning at the HGSS Youth Centre
for pre and post Bar Mitzvah Lads and their Dads.

 

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1 year course for girls starting year 7 - Sunday morning (3 hours)

The Batmitzvah programme takes off where the cheder finished at the age of 11+. This programme runs over 3 terms starting in September and finishing in June/July the year after. The course prepares the students for the AJE, Agency for Jewish Education's Bat Mitzvah Test.

The course runs concurrently with the Bar Mitzvah Programme, combining academic, experiential and social activities. The morning sessions start with a joint breakfast with the Bar Mitzvah class and continue with separate sessions covering those aspects of the AJE Bat Mitzvah Syllabus, as well as more contemporary issues that form the basis of group discussions and exploration. Throughout the year there are various guest speakers and off site activities, both social and educational. Some of these are only for the girls on the Bat Mitzvah programme, whilst others are held jointly with the Bar Mitzvah class.

A continuation of Jewish education after the Batmitzvah programme is offered in form of a 2 Year GCSE course in Jewish studies.

For more info please contact  Howard Hirsch 020 8455 8126

Every other Monday  

A worldwide club for girls who are approaching or have recently had their Bat Mitzvah.
This unique programme is designed to challenge and stimulate its members, making it an environment to explore discuss and learn as well as create and have fun! As the girls share their interests, goals and experiences at this crucial turning point in their lives, they develop friendships a sense of unity with other Jewish girls their age. They take on responsibilities and learn about the positive contributions they can make to themselves, their families and to the community. Sessions will include stimulating discussions on beauty: inside and out, challah baking, trips to old age homes and bowling and ice cream parties.

Limited to 15 places. Book quickly! 07961 844 933

For meeting dates, check out the Events Calendar.

Every other Monday (does not clash with the BMC programme)

Kolot is a learning and text based Bat Mitzvah Course run by LSJS at HGSS. It is for Year 7 girls and their mothers, based on a model pioneered at MaTaN women's seminary in Jerusalem.  It offers a unique opportunity for mothers and daughters to spend one and a half hours together every fortnight, learning, talking, laughing and sharing with one another. For more info please contact the Youth office or Jo Bruce at LSJS.