South Caulfield Hebrew Congregation Bat Mitzvah Program
Approach to the Bat Mitzvah Program:
Rebbetzin Lifshy Ajzenszmidt together with Sophie bring a unique and all-encompassing approach to the program.
The Program has been designed to be inclusive, educational, interactive, relevant and a lot of fun!
Some highlights will include:
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Baking Challah & Friday Night Dinner @ the Shule with family.
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Trips & Incursions - Kosher restaurant * Kosher Hunt * Mikvah (for girls) * Volunteering * Jewish Crafts * Matzah Bakery * Hamantashen Making
Sessions are age-appropriate. Learning is conducted in a creative environment with fun activities and ways of exploring interesting and relevant topics.
Outline of Sessions:
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Sessions take place through the school year following the Government school calendar but will also not have scheduled classes on Jewish Holidays
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Within each term there are a mix of sessions designed to keep the participants engaged and interested throughout the Program.
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While not specifically part of the Program, students are welcome to join the South Caulfield Shule services on the Friday night or Shabbat morning. Parents and siblings will be welcomed and made to feel part of the Shule family!
Who is the Program Suited To?
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Age / Year Level… The Program is open to girls aged 11 or turning 11 or 12 in 2025. We will accept girls already 12 years old in 2025 but please be in touch with us to confirm.
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Outlook … Looking to expand their minds, thoughtful, curious, fun.
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Religious Beliefs… No requirements. Anyone who is open to thinking and learning is more than welcome
Sessions and Logistics:
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Thursdays 5:30pm – 6:30pm
February
27- Introduction
March
6- Neshama
20- Hebrew name
27- Pesach- Freedom
April
3- Pesach - Humility
Pesach BREAK
May
8- Sefirat HaOmer- self reflection and character building
15- Shabbat
22- Priorities and decision making
29- Shavuot
June
5- 3 Mitzvot of a Jewish Woman
12- Mother and daughter Challah bake
19- Body Image- Kol Kvuda Bat Melech Penima
26- Jewish women in the Torah
July
3- Jewish calendar and Hebrew birthdays
BREAK
July
24- Ahavat Yisrael- building relationships
31- Tzedakkah- fundraiser for tzedakah org
August
7- Gratitude- Happiness 7- Gratitude- Happiness
14- Israel
17- Tentative graduation date
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Snacks provided
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Some activities may require participants leaving South Caulfield Hebrew Congregation premises. Parents are always advised when this is.
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Signed and completed enrollment form (including permission slip) and code of conduct are required prior to the commencement of the first session.
Program Fees:
Your child's safety is our priority! We ensure the following:
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all staff have working with children checks
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we follow a child protection policy
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parents can drop in at anytime
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our door is always open to discuss any issue
Program Fees:
Member Prices: $175 per term
Non-Member Prices: $200 per term.
It is our policy that no one should miss any of our programs due to financial their situation. If you require special consideration please contact the Rabbi or Rebbetzin Lifshy Ajzenszmidt for a confidential discussion on 0405 766 241 or rabbi.mendy@schc.org.au
Next Steps:
Questions…Please contact the SCHC office – 9578-5922 or office@schc.org.au
Enrollment… Please complete the Online enrolment form