B’nai Mitzvah with Rabbi Patrick

Overview

Rabbi Patrick offers a compassionate and adaptable approach to B’nai Mitzvah preparation, focusing on creating meaningful experiences tailored to each family’s unique needs. Whether your child is new to Hebrew or your family prefers a non-traditional setting, Rabbi Patrick provides guidance that respects your individual journey.

What’s Included

• Customized Learning Portal: Access to an online platform with resources to support your child’s learning at their own pace.
• Flexible Mentoring Sessions: Weekly or monthly tutoring sessions tailored to your schedule and your child’s learning style.
• Optional Hebrew Instruction: Hebrew learning is available but not mandatory, ensuring accessibility for all students.
• Personalized Ceremony: A ceremony crafted to reflect your family’s values and traditions, including the use of Rabbi Patrick’s Torah scroll.
• Custom Siddur: A personalized prayer book designed specifically for your child’s ceremony.darshanyeshiva.org+3rabbipatrick.com+3bnaitorah.org+3

My Approach

I believe that every child deserves a B’nai Mitzvah experience that honors their individuality and family traditions. My goal is to provide a supportive environment where students can connect with Jewish learning in a way that feels authentic and meaningful to them. Whether you’re looking for a traditional ceremony or something uniquely your own, I’m here to help guide you through this important milestone.templedehirschsinai.org

Important to Know

Currently, I am only officiating B’nai Mitzvah ceremonies for families within the greater Richmond, VA area. If you’re outside this region, I encourage you to explore other practitioners on Ruth who can meet your needs.rabbipatrick.com

Option Alef – 4-Month Program

Ideal for: Families desiring a brief, non-traditional learning experience.

• Includes:
  • Four 60-minute lessons with Judaics tutor Edva Kashi.
  • Study of Torah portion based on student’s birth date.
  • Email/text/phone support between lessons.
  • Review of student’s speech prior to the ceremony.
  • Optional 30-minute ceremony prep session.
  • Small service officiated by Edva (no rabbi involvement).kehillahrva.org+1kehillahrva.org+1

Fee: $1,500 (due in full before learning begins).kehillahrva.org

Option Bet – 8-Month Program

Ideal for: Families seeking a meaningful experience with a Torah reading, without a year-long commitment.

• Includes:
  • Eight 60-minute lessons with Edva covering Tanakh, Jewish history, calendar, and values.
  • Study of Torah portion of the student’s choice.
  • Email/text/phone support between lessons.
  • Review of student’s speech prior to the ceremony.
  • Optional 30-minute ceremony prep session.
  • Eight 60-minute lessons with Rabbi Patrick, including learning important prayers in Hebrew using transliteration.
  • Ceremony using Kehillah B’nai Mitzvah Siddur, with a two-sentence Torah reading and a service primarily in Hebrew with English translations.
  • Family must print copies of the siddur for the ceremony.

Additional one-hour meeting to coordinate ceremony logistics.kehillahrva.org+2kehillahrva.org+2kehillahrva.org+2

Fee: $4,800 (50% due before learning begins).kehillahrva.org

Option Gimmel – 12-Month Program

Ideal for: Families desiring the most personalized and flexible experience.kehillahrva.org

• Includes:
  • Twelve 60-minute lessons with Edva covering advanced topics in Tanakh, Jewish history, calendar, values, and basic Hebrew.
  • Study of Torah portion of the student’s choice.
  • Special topics in contemporary Judaism based on student’s interests.
  • Email/text/phone support between lessons.
  • Review of student’s speech prior to the ceremony.
  • Optional 30-minute ceremony prep session.
  • Eight 60-minute lessons with Rabbi Patrick, including personalized choice of readings, prayers, and order of service.
  • Ceremony using a personalized version of the Kehillah B’nai Mitzvah Siddur, including up to a four-sentence Torah reading.
  • Customized siddur can include personal photos, family quotes, and other meaningful content.
  • Family must print copies of the siddur for the ceremony.
  • Additional one-hour meeting to coordinate ceremony logistics.kehillahrva.org+2kehillahrva.org+2kehillahrva.org+2

Fee: $6,400 (50% due before learning begins).