Torah Reading
Prepare the whole parsha or maftir, with instruction in accurate reading, pronunciation, and trop.
Bar Mitzvah Preparation
Your Bar Mitzvah.
A plan that fits.
Personalized Bar Mitzvah Lessons & Preparation — Chicago & Online
Whether preparing to lain the whole parsha, read maftir or haftorah, or lead davening, Rabbi Hillel Meyers builds a structured plan around each student’s abilities, background, and goals.
Preparation Options
Choose the skills.
Build them step by step.
Preparation can include any combination of the following. Together, we’ll choose a scope and pace that work for your child and your family.
Haftorah
Learn the haftorah with its distinctive trop, phrasing, and pronunciation.
Kabalas Shabbos
Prepare to lead Kabalas Shabbos with confidence and authentic nusach.
Shacharis
Develop the skills and nusach to lead Shacharis.
Musaf
Prepare to lead Musaf, with attention to the words, melody, and delivery.
Learning for a Siyum
Study Mishnayos, Gemara, or a sefer of Tanach in preparation for a siyum celebrating the Bar Mitzvah.
Speech Writing
Get guidance in writing a Bar Mitzvah speech, developing its ideas, and expressing them clearly.
Last-Minute Preparation
Bar Mitzvah 911
The date is approaching. The preparation isn’t where it needs to be.
Whether lessons started late, progress has stalled, or your son is feeling unprepared, Rabbi Meyers has extensive experience helping students prepare for a Bar Mitzvah at short notice. He brings a calm, structured approach to figuring out what needs attention and making the most of the time remaining.
Assess where things stand.
Review what your son already knows, what still needs work, and how much time remains.
Set realistic priorities.
Choose a manageable scope and focus on the skills and portions that matter most for the celebration.
Get a focused plan.
Work toward the date with targeted instruction, clear practice goals, and individual feedback.
Contact Rabbi Meyers to discuss your date, your son’s current preparation, and availability for last-minute lessons.
Celebrating in Yerushalayim
A Bar Mitzvah
at the כותל.
Rabbi Meyers coordinates the logistics for Bar Mitzvah celebrations at the Kosel in Yerushalayim.
Discuss your family’s plans, the student’s preparation, and the arrangements for the celebration. Contact Rabbi Meyers about his availability and the details of coordinating your family’s celebration.
Out-of-Town Bar Mitzvahs
There for your family.
There for Shabbos.
Rabbi Meyers travels for out-of-town Bar Mitzvahs and can be present for Shabbos itself. His involvement can extend beyond the lessons, so the teacher who helped your son prepare can be there for the celebration.
Contact Rabbi Meyers to discuss your location, date, availability, and travel arrangements.
How Lessons Work
Structure, patience,
and steady progress.
With 40 years of experience teaching thousands of students, Rabbi Meyers adapts his carefully developed method to a wide range of abilities and learning needs. The aim is confident preparation and skills that last beyond the celebration.
01
Set the plan.
Discuss the student’s starting point, your family’s goals, and the parts of the celebration he will prepare.
02
Build the skills.
Work through a clear sequence with guided practice and individual feedback.
03
Prepare for the day.
Bring together laining, davening, learning, and speech preparation according to your chosen plan.
Begin the Conversation
Let’s plan his
Bar Mitzvah preparation.
Video or phone lessons wherever you are, with in-person instruction in the Chicagoland area.