Our synagogue is partnering with Moving Traditions to pioneer a new and exciting approach to b’nai mitzvah that connects Jewish wisdom to the interpersonal and social elements of this coming-of-age ritual. This year we’ll be adding Moving Traditions’ family education and pre-teen sessions to our b’nai mitzvah preparation. Through games, activities and discussion, the Moving Traditions’ sessions—created by rabbis and social workers—will help parents and pre-teens explore what it means to to celebrate during a pandemic - to be the center of attention during a life cycle ritual, to navigate expectations from friends and family, to find Jewish meaning in the ceremony, as well as exploring other social-emotional challenges and joys associated with the b’nai mitzvah. We will begin via Zoom and hopefully switch to in person.