The mother-daughter relationship is an essential part of a preteen girl’s formative process, as she prepares to become a Bat Mitzvah. We will examine selected Mitzvot, with the topic of relationships at the center of our learning. We will focus on seven important Mitzvot, and learn how they bring us closer to Hashem, to parents, to friends & classmates, and to the community at large. Each class consists of three parts: introduction of the topic while raising pertinent questions; source-based mother-daughter chevruta learning & discussion; creative group discussion and activity (writing, drama, etc.).

Topics include:

• קידוש החודש: Sanctity of time in religious life, and role of rabbis in determining Halacha.
• ונשמרתם מאוד לנפשותיכם: Care of our bodies, the value of maintaining good health, Halachic attitude to piercing, tattoos, etc..
• Our responsibilities toward others: Respect for our parents, Love others as we love ourselves, Kiddush Hashem & Chillul Hashem. We will explore stories, passed down by our Talmudic sages, which illustrate how our behavior impacts those around us, and will discuss the implications on our lives.

A good level of Hebrew is required as well as an interest in textual study.

Price for the series: NIS 590 per mother-daughter pair.

Location: TiferetAvot shul, NetzachYerushalayim St., Efrat

Limited space Pre-registration necessary.

To register, see online form or email office@wbm.org.il, or call 050-9938125

I have reached Bat Mitzvah –how will I meet the challenges of this new stage in my life? As a young girl reaches the age of Bat Mitzvah, she naturally begins to question and explore her evolving relationship with the mitzvot. What does the fulfillment of mitzvot mean to her? How do the commandments help build her inner self? In this course, we will address questions like these through the study of fundamental Jewish principles, such as the relationship between the individual and God, and the relationship betweenthe individual and community. We will study specific mitzvot relating to the relationships between children and parents; mitzvot pertaining to family members; and mitzvot between friends. The course will involve text study, using sources from Tanakh, Mishnah, Midrash and Hasidut.

Sessions will include:

• Guided, in-depth mother& daughter chavruta study

• One-on-one discussions applying our learning to our personal daily lives.

• Group discussions

• Creative activity through music, writing, art and movement.

Price for the series: NIS 590 per mother and daughter pair

Location: TiferetAvot shul, NetzachYerushalayim St., Efrat

Limited space available. Pre-registration necessary. To register, see online form or email office@wbm.org.il, or call 050-9938125