FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

  1. What are the requirements of a Chai Mitzvah?
  2. I haven’t “done Jewish” since my Bar Mitzvah and a few times in synagogues over the intervening years. Can I still participate in the Chai Mitzvah program?
  3. I already spend time reading Jewish books, participating in Jewish social action initiatives, and engaging in Jewish activities. Why should I bother with Chai Mitzvah?
  4. I am 47 but would really like to celebrate the Chai Mitzvah this year. Can I do it?
  5. It seems to me that American Jewish needs more than adult Jews to take on a Chai Mitzvah commitment every 18 years to become revitalized. How can the creation of the Chai Mitzvah minhag/tradition help make this happen?
  6. Can I do the Chai Mitzvah on my own, or does it have to be done in a group?
  7. Does it cost a lot of money to participate in this program?
  8. My synagogue does not offer the Chai Mitzvah program. What can I do to participate?
  9. My grand father lives in an assistant living facility, but is coherent, active and eager to learn. How can he become a Chai Mitzvah if he does not go to synagogue much any more?
  10. I can’t find an adult learning class that interests me in my synagogue or at my local JCC, what do you suggest?
  11. I would like to study the Ethics of the Fathers with a friend of mine, who is in a different age group, is that ok?
  12. My idea for a social action project is helping at a shelter for Thanksgiving. It is only one day, is that enough?
  13. I feel overwhelmed by the thought of taking on a new ritual. My life is so busy; I barely find time to light candles for Shabbat. Do I have to “become more religious”?
  14. Do I have to follow the Chai Mitzvah Resource Guide in order to participate in Chai Mitzvah?
  15. I’m not a big reader, can I still participate in the Chai Mitzvah program?
  16. I am very busy, but I want to celebrate my Chai Mitzvah, can I still participate.
  17. I want to become a Chai Mitzvah, but I don’t know what to learn or what social action to choose. What do I do?
  18. I don’t have a lot of background in Judaism. Will I be able to participate in Chai Mitzvah?
  19. I know I have to commit to learning, to take on a new ritual or deepen one I already practice, and engage in a social action, but do I have to celebrate? I am not much of a celebration kind of person.

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