A BAT MITZVAH AT CHABAD OF TIBURON

A Bat Mitzvah is a major milestone in the life of a Jewish girl. At Chabad, every girl is guided to celebrate this moment in a meaningful and beautiful way, connecting with generations of women who have sustained our people through many journeys.

We offer several options so you can personalize the service and create memories to cherish for years to come.

CEREMONY OPTIONS

OPTION 1:

Friday Night Candle Lighting Service

The Bat Mitzvah begins with her speech, then leads women and girls in candle lighting.
She recites Eishet Chayil אשת חיל, a tribute to Jewish women, and shares her own reflections.
She shares insights on the weekly Torah portion.
Cameras and videos are welcome until the candles are lit.
Men and women can sit together for this option.

OPTION 2:

Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat & Candle Lighting

Includes all elements of Option 1.
Also includes Kabbalat Shabbat services led by The Rabbi.
For this option, men and women sit separately during the Kabbalat Shabbat segment of the service.
Cameras and videos are welcome until the candles are lit.

OPTION 3:

Saturday Night
Havdalah Service

The service may begin any time on Saturday night, starting one hour after Shabbat ends.
The Bat Mitzvah welcomes everyone and speaks about the Havdalah ceremony.
Close family members may be honored with parts of the service.
The Rabbi or a relative recites Havdalah, and the Bat Mitzvah recites special Saturday night prayers.
She recites Eishet Chayil אשת חיל, a tribute to Jewish women, and shares her own reflections.
Cameras and videos are permitted throughout. No separate seating is required.

OPTION 4:

Sunday

Morning

The Bat Mitzvah begins with her speech.
She recites Eishet Chayil אשת חיל, a tribute to Jewish women, and shares her own reflections.
She shares insights on the weekly Torah portion.
The Bat Mitzvah leads an individualized, meaningful project that replaces the Candlelighting/Havdalah ceremony.
Optional Candle Lighting Ceremony: The Bat Mitzvah may honor family members and friends by inviting them to light candles. Up to thirteen candles may be included.
Cameras and videos are permitted throughout. No separate seating is required.

SERVICE OUTLINE

Welcome & Introduction

Bat-Mitzvah Speech and Select Prayers

Remarks from the Rabbi and Mirel

Parents' Greeting

Yevarechecha Blessing

Reception

GUIDELINES

The Bat Mitzvah should take place on or after the girl's twelfth hebrew birthday

Families create a printed program with guidance from Chabad of Tiburon

Photography and videography are permitted unless the ceremony takes place on Shabbat

All food and drink served must be approved for Kosher status by Chabad.

We partner with kosher caterers who can serve at Chabad.

Please coordinate all food and drink with our staff.