How to Memorize the Torah For a Bar or Bat Mitzvah
A Jewish boy has his Bar Mitzvah at age 13, while a Jewish girl has her Bat Mitzvah at age 12 or 13.; , If you can't read Hebrew very well, learn this skill as a first step., Expect that you will attend Sunday School and Hebrew School weekly to...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: A Jewish boy has his Bar Mitzvah at age 13
Remember that the Torah has NO vowels and symbols, so you need 2 copies of your Torah portion, 1 with and 1 without the vowels and symbols to practice with. , Usually, the cantor works with you on learning the words, the melody, and the actions that go with the reading of the Torah. , Enter your date of birth, being sure to mark whether you were born before or after sunset, and your Hebrew date of birth and your Torah and Haftorah portions will appear on the screen.
Write them down and show them to the rabbi and cantor, and highlight the parts you'll read.
If your birthday is in the summer, ask the rabbi and cantor what to do, because most rabbis and cantors don't have summer Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs. , If you only want the book, ask the cantor if he or she has tapes or CDs with your Torah portion so you can listen to it. , Once you've got the first line, start chanting along with the recording.
With daily practice, you'll have the whole thing memorized and you'll be able to sing along with the recording. , Get as big an audience as possible, so you'll get used to performing in front of a crowd. , -
Step 2: while a Jewish girl has her Bat Mitzvah at age 12 or 13.;
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Step 3: If you can't read Hebrew very well
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Step 4: learn this skill as a first step.
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Step 5: Expect that you will attend Sunday School and Hebrew School weekly to start and daily towards the date of the ceremony.
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Step 6: Choose your Torah and Haftorah portions by visiting Hebrew Calendar websites.
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Step 7: Usually
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Step 8: there are special Jewish books with the specific Torah and Haftorah Portions and they can even include a tape or a CD you can listen to.
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Step 9: Memorize one line at a time.
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Step 10: Practice reading in front of your family and friends before your Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah.
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Step 11: Talk to your parents about their Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah experiences
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Step 12: and don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it.
Detailed Guide
Remember that the Torah has NO vowels and symbols, so you need 2 copies of your Torah portion, 1 with and 1 without the vowels and symbols to practice with. , Usually, the cantor works with you on learning the words, the melody, and the actions that go with the reading of the Torah. , Enter your date of birth, being sure to mark whether you were born before or after sunset, and your Hebrew date of birth and your Torah and Haftorah portions will appear on the screen.
Write them down and show them to the rabbi and cantor, and highlight the parts you'll read.
If your birthday is in the summer, ask the rabbi and cantor what to do, because most rabbis and cantors don't have summer Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs. , If you only want the book, ask the cantor if he or she has tapes or CDs with your Torah portion so you can listen to it. , Once you've got the first line, start chanting along with the recording.
With daily practice, you'll have the whole thing memorized and you'll be able to sing along with the recording. , Get as big an audience as possible, so you'll get used to performing in front of a crowd. ,
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