Adventure Rabbi B’nai Mitzvah / B’nai Yisrael Programs :Adventure Rabbi B’nai Mitzvah / B’nai Yisrael Programs Adventure Rabbi B’nai Mitzvah / B’nai Yisrael Programs


What makes our program unique? :What makes our program unique? 1. Individualized: Personalized ceremony You pick your ceremony date You pick the place Guests are all your community (not congregants you don’t know) Inclusive of non-Jews


What makes our program unique? :What makes our program unique? 1. Individualized (continued) No predetermined time for learning sessions No carpools! Most sessions can be done by Skype or phone One-on-one time with Rabbi Adaptable study plan: “We expect equal effort, not equal product.”


What makes our program unique? :What makes our program unique? 2. Focus on Meaning Training:Our goal is to create an experience that makes Judaism relevant, accessible and meaningful for the student and their family.


What People Say: :What People Say: “I felt more Jewish watching you and listening to your words on Saturday than I have my entire life.” -- Laura Posen


What makes our program unique? :What makes our program unique? 2. Focus on Meaning Ceremony: Our services bring families / communities together. Often, the service itself is a spiritually transformative experiences for many of the guests.


What People Say: :What People Say: “In a world that conspires to separate us, this Adventure Rabbi Bar Mitzvah has brought us together.”-- Dr. Steven Wolfe


3. Environmental Focus :3. Environmental Focus “Let the wilderness awaken your Judaism” We use the spiritually of the wilderness to make Judaism powerful. Many of our services are outdoors, but we do also hold indoor services


3. Environmental Focus: :3. Environmental Focus: We strive to move away from Conspicuous Consumption Get away from fancy parties.


What People Say: :What People Say: “Wow! For once a Jewish experience in harmony with our family’s environmental values”-- Sharon Zeigler


Three Programs: :Three Programs: Bar/ Bat Mitzvah Individual Study Adventure Class Bar / Bat Yisrael


Who Is The Program Good For? :Who Is The Program Good For? Any level of Jewish education No prior knowledge required Can handle independent program(parents and kids need motivation/ discipline) Have other weekend commitments


Bar or Bat Mitzvah Program: :Bar or Bat Mitzvah Program: When: Student begins working with us 10 months before ceremony


Meetings for Bnai Mitzvah: :Meetings for Bnai Mitzvah: Monthly meeting with coach (10 months) Weekly meeting with Hebrew Tutor (not included in fee) Two planning meetings + rehearsal with Rabbi month before ceremony


Content for Bar / Bat Mitzvah: :Content for Bar / Bat Mitzvah: Liturgy 10 hour Tikkun Olam /Social action project + speech 10 time Shabbat project 6 verses Torah D’var Torah


Content for Bar / Bat Mitzvah: :Content for Bar / Bat Mitzvah: Meetings with coach: - Focus on meaning behind content (i.e. What makes this social action project Jewish?) - Help with Projects + Speeches


Adventure Class (Bar/Bat Mitzvah) :Adventure Class (Bar/Bat Mitzvah) Five Individual Sessions Five Group Adventures


What You’ll Learn: (Adventure Class) :What You’ll Learn: (Adventure Class) How can nature and Judaism teach me what I need to know to be a teenager? Giving back to community Taking on more responsibility for self, others and world Being a good friend, son or daughter, brother or sister.


Bar or Bat Yisrael: :Bar or Bat Yisrael: Coming of Age Ceremony Connection to Jewish Heritage Opportunity to Celebrate with Friends and Family Opens door to future opportunites


Bar or Bat Yisrael: :Bar or Bat Yisrael: 10 hour Tikkun Olam / Social Action project 10 hour independent study Memorize 1st line of the three Shabbat prayers Five meetings with the rabbi (Phone, Skype or In Person)


Bar or Bat Yisrael: :Bar or Bat Yisrael: No Hebrew 12 week program Service can be any day of the week since no Torah reading


Venues for Ceremonies: :Venues for Ceremonies: Hike = Pinnacle Experience Groups with less that 25 people All in decent physical shape


Venues For Ceremonies: :Venues For Ceremonies: Full Shabbat: Friday Night Hike with Service from Chautauqua (up to 25 people) Saturday Indoor Service at Community House Incredible group building experience!


Venues For Ceremonies: :Venues For Ceremonies: Flagstaff Mountain Meet at amphitheatre and “hike” to Jaycee Wood Shelter Finish service at Shelter Fabulous compromise! Most inclusive option


Venues For Ceremonies: :Venues For Ceremonies: Destination Ceremony:You Choose the LocationAnywhere in the World


When Are Ceremonies? :When Are Ceremonies? Outdoor In Boulder: May to October for ideal weather Ideal to schedule on weekend with Flagstaff service Winter: Ski Services at Copper


Adventure Rabbi Community: :Adventure Rabbi Community: We encourage you to come to our Adventure Rabbi events to experience our community and get to know Rabbi Jamie.


Passover in Moab – April 3-4, 2010 :Passover in Moab – April 3-4, 2010


Passover in Moab – April 3-4, 2010 :Passover in Moab – April 3-4, 2010


Passover in Moab – April 3-4, 2010 :Passover in Moab – April 3-4, 2010


Rosh Hashanah :Rosh Hashanah


Rosh Hashanah :Rosh Hashanah


Yom Kippur :Yom Kippur


Yom Kippur :Yom Kippur


Yom Kippur :Yom Kippur


Shabbat on Flagstaff :Shabbat on Flagstaff


Learn More! Read Jamie’s Book: :Learn More! Read Jamie’s Book:


Learn More :Learn More Website


Questions? :Questions? Call: 303.417.6200 Visit:www.AdventureRabbi.org