A Random, Illogical Person. Ja, That's Me.

I found something old

My school made me do this awhile ago. It was meant to be a serious thing, but I made it silly. It's a letter to myself about behavior and I was supposed to give examples of what I should and shouldn't do. It's funny.

My Responsibilities at Others' B'nai Mitzvah

October 7, 20_____

5 Tishri 57_____

Dear Person____,

B'nai Mitzvah are here...there...everywhere! I have been given the privilege to attend friends'/classmates' milestone lifecycle services and celebrations. From my own experience with family, relatives and friends, I am aware of the role I play in making these spiritual and celebratory occasions as positive and memorable as possible for others.

The following are expectations and commitments I will make at Bnai Mitzvahs:

I will be respectful and contribute by committing to the following:

The following are behaviors that are expected during B'nai Mitzvah services:

Sit respectfully during the service

If you are not praying, stay silent

Stay in the service

Use appropriate language

The following are behaviors that are not appropriate during B'nai Mitzvah services:

Use of cell phones

Profanity

Leaving the room during the Torah service (unless you have too use the bathroom)

Socializing

Pretending to be a tractor

Yelling in the sanctuary

Jumping on the chairs

Doing acrobatics on the Bimah

Not shutting up about how prayers are illogical because we don't know whether or not G-d exists
Putting bandages all over the Bimah

Starting a game of tackle

Show up dressed like a clown

The following are behaviors that are expected during B'nai Mitzvah celebrations and parties:

Respond to the invitation as soon as possible

Show up

Wear appropriate attire

Stay in the party unless you actually have to use the bathroom

The following are behaviors that are not appropriate during B'nai Mitzvah celebrations and parties.

Showing up in your underwear

Showing up dressed as a clown

Wrecking the centerpieces

Starting a food fight

Putting ice down people's shirts

These expectations matter because

Synagogues are no places for tractors

Clowns are stupid

 And nobody likes ice down their shirt

Responsibility starts with me!

Avigayil

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P.S. If I have any questions about how to handle certain situations respectfully and appropriately, I will speak to my parents, guidance counselors or adults at the B'nai Mitzvah events.

It's so sappy, isn't it. Teachers are so good at writing sappy things like that, so that's why I had a little fun with it.