18 | DECEMBER 2 • 2021 Jewishly engaged and com- mitted people he’s ever known. “He’s an inspiration, and a Jewish role model for me. His value to our community goes far beyond his title as b’nai mitzvah coordinator,” Miller said. One reason Lowen believes he’s been successful in the role is he realizes every stu- dent comes from a different background. “Not every kid comes from the same mold, and you have to take that into consideration when you teach,” he says. Another reason Lowen believes he’s been successful is the light-heartedness of his teaching style. “Becoming a bar mitzvah — it’s a prayer, not a per- formance,” Lowen says. “It doesn’t matter how well the student sings or how a word is pronounced; it’s the kind of person they are and become. I have fun with my kids, and they have fun with me. I take it seriously, but you can get more done with a feather than a stone.” Looking back on his 17 years in the role, one mem- ory in particular makes it all worthwhile for Lowen. “There was a student whose mother was dying, and I came to the hospital by her bedside and the student did his Torah portion and prayers for her,” Lowen recalled. “There wasn’t a dry eye in the place. That’s one thing I’ll never, ever for- get.” There will be no one replacing Lowen’s position. Instead, the b’nai mitzvah process is being adapted so all of the clergy and a group of tutors will take care of the duties. Miller says Lowen is irreplaceable. “When people hear the name Alan Lowen, they think Torah, joy and love, and I think as much as any- thing else, people will think about how they can connect to Torah in a fun, loving and caring way,” Miller said. “That’s a legacy he’ll contin- ue to participate in and ben- efit from.” Lowen reiterates that he’s retiring from the role, not from the temple. 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