FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What is a Bar or Bat Mitzvah?   click here
2. Who needs a Bar or Bat Mitzvah?   click here
3. Why would I want to use Efrat?   "I have know Efrat for over 30 years - she is the most knowledgeable, effective and the sweetest person I have ever met."
4. How did people learn to read the Torah before computers were invented?  tape recordings & one-on-one training
5. I am a Bar Mitzvah Tutor; how can Efrat help me?   Efrat has knowledge & experience far beyond most tutors and as such she can answer any possible questions an existing or aspiring tutor may have.
6. What if I don't have internet access?  you could visit someone who does or Efrat can work with you via telephone (speaker phone) - this works very well!
7. Does my computer support Efrats system?  yes! - we use an internet based system compatible with any computer
8. How long before the Bar or Bat Mitzvah should I begin?   starting to prepare about a year before is fine, unless Hebrew reading lessons are needed... then maybe 2yrs before
9. How little must he/she do and how much can he/she learn?  (I.e. What are the options?)
10. How do we get started?  How can we plan the Mitzvah event?   just call or email Efrat and start asking questions!!
11. What if I do not know how to read Hebrew?   Efrat will teach you! - we can also offer tutoring using transliteration.
12. Can you tell me when my Bar or Bat Mitzvah should be?  preferably just a tad after the 13th birthday
13. What is my Bar Mitzvah Torah portion called?  What will I / my son/daughter be reading?  depends on the date of the ceremony
14. How will I / my son/daughter access my lessons?   we use a web-based system compatible with all computers
15. What will I need to access my Bar or Bat Mitzvah lessons?   any computer or tablet or smart phone
16. Can I choose the style of Trope used in my Synagogue?   Efrat uses the Union of Reform Judaism's Trope style... this is as close to a universal Trope style as there is... to the "uninitiated" there is no difference.
17. Is it possible to meet face to face for lessons?   Efrat resides in Austin Texas
18. How much does it cost?  see pricing info below
19. What if i am an adult... can I be a Bar or Bat Mitzvah?  absolutely!  click here
20. Can you guarantee 100% success?   close to it!

I offer many optional Bnai Mitzvah Services such as Bar or Bat Mitzvah Service Co-Ordination with a Temple / Synagogue... just ask!