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bat mitzvah help......?
ok so my bat mitzvah is in april and i was just wondering one thing. my parents are divorced and i have a step dad, would my stepdad be on the beema also? i ws just wondering but plz answer, i will pick a best answer.
thx a bunch, lauren
we are not orthodox at all!!! we r like the opposite. he is not jewish.
3 Answers
- Michelle RLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
Since you're not Orthodox, you'll have to check with your rabbi to find out what the synagogue's policy is about this. In general, only Jews are allowed on the bima to participate in the actual service. But if you are talking about the rabbi's speech to the bat mitzvah, where parents join her as part of his/her congratulations (rather than part of prayers), then that may be allowed.
Do your father and stepfather get along? If not, that is also a consideration, and would whether either was Jewish or not - not because of Jewish law but because of simple etiquette and having to be careful not to hurt anyone's feelings. Again, your rabbi is the best person to consult with about this.
Mazal tov in advance!
- ?Lv 61 decade ago
Anyone you want can be on the beema. May your Bat Mitzvah be wonderful as you accept adulthood.
Bill
- Anonymous1 decade ago
well only if his jewish(orthodox branch: my cousin is orthodox and his parents only allowed him jewish people) and also depending on the branch of judaism!....is your choice!!!!
ask your rabbi, and keep in mind that you're becoming a man!! :)
Btw: happy hannukah even though it finished on sundays sunset :)
