When your child is in 2nd or 3rd grade, you will be invited to “Beginning the Journey,” which will orient you to the B’nai Mitzvah process. After that session, you will be sent a form to request a B’nai Mitzvah date and time for your child. The B’nai Mitzvah manager will then assign a date and time based on that form.
What are the requirements for a B’nai Mitzvah at CRS?
If you have any questions about the requirements or your eligibility please contact bnaimitzvah@crsnyc.org.
How will my family and friends be able to participate in the service?
There are several opportunities to honor family and friends including aliyot, dressing the Torah, and English readings. You will get a list of these honors from the clergy study a few weeks in advance of the service.
What if some invitees cannot make it in person? Will they be able to join in the milestone?
Those who are unable to join in person will be able to tune in via live stream from the Main Sanctuary.
What is the cost of the B’nai Mitzvah at CRS?
Fees for the B’nai Mitzvah reflect the significant synagogue resources that will be invested in your children to enable them to reach this milestone.The B’nai Mitzvah Experience fee is currently $3,800 and covers the entire process of guidance and instruction from now through your child’s service including:
The B’nai Mitzvah Experience fee is billed in two installments with payment due upon receipt of the bill. The first installment of $1,900 is billed two fiscal years before your child’s B’nai Mitzvah date. One fiscal year prior to your child’s date, you will see another charge of $1900, completing your total payment of $3,800.
When will my student begin tutoring for their B’nai Mitzvah?
Tutoring begins around eight months before a student’s B’nai Mitzvah date. This will involve weekly 20-minute sessions with one of our B’nai Mitzvah tutors. Students will transition to meeting with their officiating cantor on a weekly basis around two months before their service. There are both in-person and virtual options available.
Can I rent a space at CRS for my celebration after the B’nai Mitzvah service?
Yes! Around 18 months before your B’nai Mitzvah, our operations team will reach out to discuss rental options. Please note that all venues might not be available on your date due to pre-scheduled synagogue programming and religious services.
Why do you use “B’nai Mitzvah” instead of Bar/Bat Mitzvah?
We use “B’nai Mitzvah” as an all-inclusive and gender-neutral term for this milestone moment.
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