This service offers a personal rabbinic visit to a loved one who is nearing the end of life – together with family, if they wish – to share the traditional Jewish prayers of comfort, gratitude, and transition. With stillness, compassion and deep respect, we honour the soul’s journey, bring strength to those gathered, and create a circle of love and holiness around the bedside. It is a moment to say what matters, to hold one another, and to accompany a precious life with dignity and peace.
For eleven months following a loved one’s passing, Jewish tradition invites us to honour their soul through the daily recitation of Kaddish. For those unable to attend synagogue each day, this service ensures that Kaddish is recited faithfully on their behalf by a dedicated individual who attends daily prayer services. With sincerity and devotion, your loved one’s name is brought into the sacred space of communal prayer every single day – elevating their memory, bringing merit to their soul, and offering comfort to the family in knowing that this tradition is being fulfilled.
Rabbi On Demand has lead hundreds of Bar Mitzvahs and is here to ensure this journey is meaningful, seamless, and enjoyable for your son and your family. Here’s what to expect:
1. Secure Your Date
Confirm your booking with “Rabbi on Demand.” A Bar-Mitzvah ceremony can take place on a Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, Monday, Thursday or Rosh Chodesh (Head of new Jewish month).
2. Initial Meeting
A get-to-know-you session with me, your son, and the family to begin shaping his unique Bar Mitzvah experience.
3. Introduction to a Bar Mitzvah Teacher
Private lessons with our recommended Bar-mitzvah trainer that are separate from my fee. Currently, the fee is $75/lesson (rates may adjust slightly at some point).
4. Mid-Year Check-In
A check-up session to see how our Bar-mitzvah is progressing and how the plans for the big day are going.
5. Final Rehearsal
I’ll attend a final practice to ensure he feels confident and ready for his big day.
6. The Bar Mitzvah Ceremony
Conducting a meaningful, personalised and ceremony to honour this important milestone!
With over 30 years of experience and more than 260 students under his belt, John brings wisdom, professionalism, and a calm, steady presence to the bar/bat mitzvah journey. Traditional in style but deeply attuned to each student’s needs, he offers personalised lessons, audio recordings, and synagogue rehearsals to help every learner feel confident and supported. A true mensch and master of preparation.
Whether you need a rabbi, a connection, or a community, just reach out. We’re ready when you are.
Weddings, Bar Mitzvah, Birth
