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All Jewish adults count as b’nai mitzvah – but not all Jewish adults have had the opportunity to celebrate and honor that status with a special service. And even those who did have b’nai mitzvah services as children may wish to recommit to Jewish life and learning through celebrating again as adults.
Adult B’nai Mitzvah at KAM Isaiah Israel involves two components. Those who complete both components will participate in the Adult B’nai Mitzvah service on June 20, 2026.
This program is open to members of KAM Isaiah Israel. The fee is $180 (scholarships available).
1. Iyyun T’filah: Shabbat Morning Study and Prayer
Candidates for adult b’nai mitzvah will, to the best of their ability, attend Shabbat morning classes and services. We will meet every other week for about six months according to the following schedule. (Schedule subject to change.) Class will meet at the same time as Shabbat morning services, and sometimes students will join the morning service as part of class. Attendance at 9:00 am weekly Torah Study is highly encouraged, though it is not completely necessary. Rabbi Kirzane will be the main instructor, though other experts will teach the class in his absence.
2. Hebrew Study
Candidates for adult b’nai mitzvah will, to the best of their ability, improve their Hebrew language skills, ideally participating in a Shabbat morning service led by the entire class.
Students will learn to improve their basic Hebrew reading ability. This class is right for you if you can’t read Hebrew at all or if you know the letters but need to practice forming words. All classes are in-person only at KAM Isaiah Israel. Registration forthcoming.
Students will prepare for their role in leading the Adult B’nai Mitzvah service. Depending on ability, students may learn to chant Torah and/or Haftarah, and they will prepare to lead Shabbat morning prayers in Hebrew.
Students who make reasonable efforts to complete Iyyun T’filah (Study and Prayer) and Hebrew Study will be invited to lead the celebratory Adult B’nai Mitzvah Shabbat morning service on June 20, 2026. Students will prepare a d’var Torah, a personalized lesson of Torah, drawing on their personal experience and reflections on the weekly Torah portion. There will also be special rehearsals and other meetings to ensure confident participation in the service.
See Program Dates on the Registration Page.
Questions? Reach out to Rabbi Kirzane at rabbikirzane@kamii.org.
Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm
KAM Isaiah Israel (in-person only)
Oct. 14, 21, 28 | Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25 | Dec. 2, 9, 16
Learn to read Hebrew with our Adult Hebrew Instructor, Maor Yehoshua-Sandak.
In ten sessions, students will become familiar with Hebrew letters and vowels and improve their ability to follow along during services.
This class is included in the Adult B’nai Mitzvah program.
You can also register separately for $100 (which is $10 per lesson). This class is right for you if you’ve never studied Hebrew or if you learned the letters a while ago and could use some extra practice. For questions, please contact Rabbi Kirzane at rabbikirzane@kamii.org.
