Bat Mitzvah and Beyond

Drisha offers various programs for girls ages 11 to 13 to learn with their mothers or learning partners. Through our program options, Bat Mitzvah girls affirm their Jewish commitment and grow through the experience of learning with their family. Students may choose to study individually with a Drisha tutor on the subject of her choice or participate in a class on such topics as women in the Bible and prayer. Classes are available at Drisha or the student’s home community.

Classes
Small class size and students of diverse backgrounds are hallmarks of our classes for Bat Mitzvah girls and their mothers. Classes are given at Drisha once a semester on topics including prayer and women in the Bible. If you would like to participate in a class in your community or create one that meets your community’s interests, please contact us for more information.

Our Mothers, Ourselves
We will explore different personalities of women in the bible from both a pshat and drash perspective to gain insight into their character. We will also discuss the significance of becom­ing a Bat Mitzvah and how it relates to these prominent women who laid the foundation for the Jewish people. The Bat Mitzvah girl and her mother/learning partner will engage in havruta (partner) learning together as part of this class. All texts are provided in Hebrew and English.
Shuli Sandler
Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
5-week course: January 31, February 7, 14, 21, March 7.
Tuition: $360 for each pair of learning partners
Register by January 29, 2010.

Themes and Prayers of Purim, Passover, and Shavuot
Co-sponsored with The Riverdale Jewish Center
In these three sessions, Bat Mitzvah-age girls and their mothers will study the major themes of Purim, Passover, and Shavuot. For girls ages 11-13 and their mothers or other learning partners.
Tammy Jacobowitz
Sunday, February 21, and Mondays March 22 and May 10,
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Riverdale Jewish Center
3700 Independence Avenue, Riverdale, NY
Tuition: $50 for each pair of learning partners for the series
Please register with Drisha by February 16.

Individual Study
Discover why students credit their Drisha tutors as role models who deepened their love of learning and guided their Bat Mitzvah preparations. Individual study sessions can take place in the Drisha Beit Midrash, an inspiring environment with a comprehensive library.
To begin, contact Drisha at 212.595.0307 or email inquiry@drisha.org.
To enable Drisha to continue to serve the community, participants are asked to make a minimum contribution in the range of $100 to $500, depending on the length of time that the tutor has learned with you in the Beit Midrash.

Resources
For individual guidance, families can consult with a Drisha educator after class or by appointment.