BAR MITZVAH ACADEMY
2026–2027 · Experiences & Calendar
A Whole New View of Bar Mitzvah
An eight-month journey of Jewish identity, character, leadership, responsibility, and friendship.
Ages 12–13
Tuesdays · 4:30–6 PM
October–May
Academy Sessions
TUESDAY · NOV 17, 2026
Who Am I? My Jewish Identity
Pizza-making kickoff, team challenges, and discovering what it means to be part of the Jewish story.
TUESDAY · NOV 24, 2026
My Choices Define Me
Gratitude, priorities, friendship, and an interactive workshop on making good decisions.
TUESDAY · DEC 1, 2026
Courage & Jewish Manhood
The Maccabees, standing up for our beliefs, and a fun Chanukah team challenge.
TUESDAY · JAN 5, 2027
My Mitzvot. My Responsibility.
What changes when I turn 13? A hands-on tefillin discovery workshop.
TUESDAY · FEB 2, 2027
What Makes a Mensch?
Character, integrity, humility, and self-control through interactive team challenges.
TUESDAY · FEB 16, 2027
The Power of Giving
Tzedakah, kindness, and planning a meaningful community mitzvah project.
TUESDAY · MAR 16, 2027
My Voice Matters. I Can Be a Leader.
Leadership, courage, initiative, and learning how to make a difference.
TUESDAY · MAR 30, 2027
I'm Connected to My Roots
Jewish history, resilience, heritage, and the traditions passed down through generations.
TUESDAY · APR 13, 2027
Freedom & Responsibility
The deeper meaning of Pesach, personal freedom, and an interactive freedom challenge.
TUESDAY · MAY 4, 2027
The Next Chapter
Jewish pride, connection to Israel, and each boy's personal Bar Mitzvah commitment.
Signature Family Experiences
FRIDAY · JANUARY 15, 2027
Family Shabbat Dinner
A special evening bringing our Bar Mitzvah boys and their families together for a spirited Shabbat dinner celebrating Jewish tradition, family, and community.
SUNDAY · FEBRUARY 21, 2027
A Day of Giving — Father & Son at OBKLA
A special father-and-son volunteer experience at Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles, working side by side to prepare food for those in need and putting Jewish values into action.
SUNDAY · MAY 23, 2027
Bar Mitzvah Academy End-of-Year Brunch
A celebration with family and friends honoring our Bar Mitzvah boys, their accomplishments, personal growth, and the exciting chapter ahead.