Synagogue clergy and educators provide invaluable guidance as our children prepare to become B’nai Mitzvah. But their time with each student is understandably limited.
You might be thinking, “Well, AI can assist and fill in the gaps.” Could AI write your child’s D’var Torah? Probably. But can it uncover the things your child actually wants to say?
That’s where I come in.
My role is different.
As your child’s personal D’var Torah writing coach, I take the time to get to know them: what they care about, what makes them laugh, what they’ve experienced and what makes them them.
Whenever possible, I like that relationship to begin face-to-face. For Houston-area families, I prefer our first meeting to happen in person, especially for students choosing the All In package. Virtual meetings are always available, but I’ve found there’s something about human connection that can’t quite be replicated through a screen.
That first meeting isn’t just about Torah or writing. Sometimes the heart of a D’var Torah emerges from an unexpected comment or story that, at first, seems to have nothing to do with the Torah portion at all.
I want your child to feel comfortable talking, thinking, laughing and opening up a little. Because when we’re asking a 12- or 13-year-old to write something this personal, having another human sitting across from them – listening, asking questions and genuinely being interested in what they have to say – it can make all the difference.
Together, we’ll explore their Torah portion, identify themes that truly resonate with them and find the connections between an ancient story and their very modern life.
Then we’ll turn those ideas into a D’var Torah that is thoughtful, cohesive and engaging. Most importantly, it will still sound like your child.
This isn’t about writing the speech for them. It’s about helping them discover what they want to say and giving them the tools and guidance to say it well.
