Honors/Aliyot

 Aliyah means “going up.” It refers to the honor of going up to the sanctuary bimah (the space from which a service is led) to participate in the service.

There are several types of aliyot you can assign for your child’s service. These include Torah blessings, ark opening/closing, tallit presenter, and occasionally English readings.

It’s up to you! Typically family members and/or close friends receive aliyot. 

Parent’s of the b’nai mitzvah child will decide who receives an aliyah.. Approximately 2 weeks before your child’s service, you will submit a form with information about your aliyot.

For those who are not comfortable with a speaking role, we recommend they be assigned the ark opening and/or closing.

Yes! Absolutely! If you have a Torah aliyah, we HIGHLY recommend practicing beforehand, even if you have experience reciting the blessings.