In this thought-provoking article, Rabbi Daniel S. Brenner explores what it means to be a Jewish man in contemporary American society, encouraging parents and educators to introduce Bar Mitzvah boys to some of the « traditional » values that have defined Jewish men throughout history. Rabbi Brenner is a Reconstructionist rabbi and the Chief of Education and Program at Moving Traditions, where he advances Shevet Achim: The Brotherhood, an educational program which aims to reverse the trend of young Jewish men disconnecting from the community following bar mitzvah. As a parent and educator, Rabbi Brenner suggests ways to explore these issues with tween boys before their Bar Mitzvah, including a men’s blessing circle and volunteer work with men. This article was shared on Ritualwell, a project of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College that provides a platform for creating new Jewish practices and observances.