A: As religious or as cultural as you want it to be. We can design a full traditional Shabbat morning service, a shorter and more intimate service, or something in between. We'll talk through what feels right for your family before we plan a single prayer.
A: It's a beautiful tradition but not a requirement for every service. We can use a printed Chumash (Torah book) instead. If you'd like a Torah scroll, we can help arrange a rental. We'll discuss what's meaningful and practical for your family.
A: There will be some Hebrew — that's part of what makes it a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. But we can provide a bilingual program booklet with English translations and explanations so every guest, Jewish or not, follows along and understands what they're witnessing.