The Bat Mitzvah

When a Jewish child reaches the age of thirteen, he or she is recognized as an adult in the Jewish community. A great privilege of becoming an adult is the opportunity to lead a Shabbat service for your community and to read from the Torah, the scroll of the Five Books of Moses, from whence come the laws, history, and commandments of the Jewish people. The Torah is written in Hebrew, as are many of the prayers spoken and sung during the Sabbath service. Ayla will be recognized as a Bat Mitzvah, which means "Daughter of the Commandment," as she leads this service.

What to Expect

Saturday Morning Service

The service will begin promptly at 10:30 AM. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to get settled. The service is about 2 hours long, so please eat a meal beforehand. Following the service, there will be a Kiddush luncheon, which will end at approximately 1:30 PM.

Dress Attire: Modest for a religious space of worship (e.g., covered shoulders, slacks for men, no jeans, etc.)

Saturday Evening Celebration
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Join us for dinner, dancing, DJ, and dessert at The Carousel House on the beach.

Dress Attire: Think dressy but fun and comfortable for a beach setting!

For girls: Flowy dresses, sundresses, or cute sets with sandals or sneakers.

For boys: Button-down shirts or polos with nice shorts or lightweight pants and sneakers or loafers.

Avoid: Super casual attire (athletic wear, hoodies, flip-flops).

It may be cool near the ocean, so bring layers!

Drop-off & Pick-up (Evening Party)

Feel free to drop kids off for the party if you wish, or come on in to celebrate!

Drop-off: 6:00 PM
Pick-up: 9:45 PM

A Note for Parents

Please remind your kids to keep their cell phones away and turned off during the morning service. During the evening celebration, please help us encourage your children to stay present and engaged by keeping cell phone use to a minimum. Additionally, remind your children to remain inside the venue space during the evening celebration.

Celebrating a Cause Close to Ayla's Heart

In honor of her Bat Mitzvah, Ayla is supporting foster kids in Santa Barbara. If you'd like to contribute to this meaningful cause, you can make a donation [HERE].

RSVP Reminder

Please RSVP by June 5, 2026