B'NAI MITZVAH QUESTIONNAIRE -- 2029

B'NAI MITZVAH QUESTIONNAIRE -- 2029
We are so excited to be a part of your child's B'nai Mitzvah experience. Here are some key points to keep in mind while filling out your questionnaire:
- B'nai Mitzvah will take place at Temple Emanu-El in the Sanctuary or Brody Chapel
- Clergy do not officiate B'nai Mitzvah during a Havdalah service
- Our goal is to accommodate your preferences while balancing the needs of all families and the congregation within our scheduling parameters.
- You will be notified of your child's date during the summer
Please submit by Monday, May 18

Family Information
Do you have twins or siblings close in age who plan to share a B'nai Mitzvah date?*

NoYes
Please write the name of the twin/sibling.
Please complete one form per child. Be sure to list the same six date preferences and location preferences on both forms. Siblings may share a B’nai Mitzvah in either the Sanctuary or the Brody Chapel, which you can indicate below.
Full name of child as it appears on all certificates, announcements, etc. *

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Child's pronouns
This helps us understand how to address your child. Leave blank if unsure.
Gender*
Child's Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)*
Hebrew name
Temple Member/Parent 1 Name*

First NameLast Name
Temple Member/Parent 1 Email*
example@example.com
Temple Member/Parent 1 Cell*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Temple Member/Parent 2 Name

First NameLast Name
Temple Member/Parent 2 Email
example@example.com
Temple Member/Parent 2 Cell
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Was your child was born in November/December 2016*

YesNo
Do you want to defer and have your child become a B'nai Mitzvah in 2030?

YesNo

School Information
Middle school your child will be/is attending*
Current School*
Grade as of September 2026*
Grade as of September 2029*

Location Preference
Temple Emanu-El offers two service options to best accommodate your family's needs. If you are unsure what service type fits your family, our clergy are always here to discuss it with you and provide insights.

Sanctuary
The Sanctuary service begins at 10:30 AM and this space can accommodate over 400 guests. Depending on the date, your child will most likely be partnered with another B’nai Mitzvah student in the Sanctuary.

Brody Chapel
The Brody Chapel service begins at 10:45 AM and offers a more intimate setting for a single B’nai Mitzvah or for twins/siblings very close in age. The Chapel has a maximum seating capacity of 150.
First Choice Location: *
Second Choice Location:*

Dates
Please look at the 2029 calendar and list SIX date requests. Please keep in mind that your child's Bar/Bat Mitzvah date will be assigned based on your preferences, their birthday and total calendar availability. Due to the size of the B'nai Mitzvah class, we cannot guarantee that your child will not be partnered with or scheduled on the same date as another child from their school.

Torah and Haftarah are read on Saturday mornings (Shabbat), and Torah is also read on Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of the new Hebrew month), as well as on Mondays and Thursdays. Because of this, we offer B’nai Mitzvah services on Mondays in addition to Shabbat.

Some families find that a Monday of a holiday weekend, such as Memorial Day or Labor Day, works well for their family. If this is something that may be of interest to you, we encourage you to include those dates among your list of preferences on this form.

Rosh Chodesh available date:
Sunday, April 15, 2029

The following date is not available:
Saturday, March 31, 2029

Other Dates to Note:
Saturday, September 15, 2029 - the building will not be available for a kiddush* or party after the service

* some families choose to rent a room in the Temple for a Saturday kiddush lunch or party after the B'nai Mitzvah service
Please provide 6 potential dates for your child’s B’nai Mitzvah.
Date request 1*

MonthDayYear
Date
Date request 2*

MonthDayYear
Date
Date request 3*

MonthDayYear
Date
Date request 4*

MonthDayYear
Date
Date request 5*

MonthDayYear
Date
Date request 6*

MonthDayYear
Date
Please provide the names of 5 children with whom you DO NOT want to share a B'nai Mitzvah date.

Due to the size of the B'nai Mitzvah class, we can not guarantee that your child will not be partnered with or scheduled on the same date as another child from their school.
Name (first and last name)
Name (first and last name)
Name (first and last name)
Name (first and last name)
Name (first and last name)

Additional Information
Please share what is most important to you for your child's B'nai Mitzvah
Please let us know if there is any additional information we should take into account when assigning your child's B'nai Mitzvah date.
Thank you for letting us know you want to move to 2030. You will receive the 2030 B'nai Mitzvah Date Request Questionnaire again next year. Please hit submit below.
Thank you for completing the 2029 B'nai Mitzvah Date Request Questionniare. Please hit submit below.
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B'NAI MITZVAH QUESTIONNAIRE -- 2029

Family Information

School Information

Location Preference

Dates

Please provide 6 potential dates for your child’s B’nai Mitzvah.

Please provide the names of 5 children with whom you DO NOT want to share a B'nai Mitzvah date.

Additional Information