- Is it OK to use AI to write my D'var Torah?
- No — not the actual writing. Your voice on the bimah is the whole point. Using AI to brainstorm angles, ask you sharper questions, or organize your thinking is different, and that's exactly what MitzvAI is built for.
- What's a D'var Torah, plainly?
- A short talk (usually 5–10 minutes) where the bar or bat mitzvah shares what they learned from their Torah portion and what it means to them. It's less a lecture and more a personal essay read out loud.
- How do I know which parashah is mine?
- Your parashah is the one read on the Shabbat of your bar or bat mitzvah. Ask your rabbi or check a Hebrew calendar. Browse all 54 with plain-English summaries on MitzvAI's parshiyot index.
- Is MitzvAI free?
- Yes. Free forever for kids and families. If we ever add a paid tier, it's for rabbis and tutors — never for the kid preparing their speech.
- Do I need an account?
- No. No login, no email required, nothing saved on our servers. Every tool works instantly.
- Which AI does MitzvAI use?
- We use large language models via the Lovable AI Gateway. The specific model changes as better ones ship — the constraint we hold constant is that the output is inspiration, never a finished speech.
- Can my rabbi trust this?
- That's the goal. MitzvAI never writes a speech, never claims Jewish authority, and never replaces a human teacher. It's a study partner — the same role a friend with a good imagination would play.
- What about using AI for thank-you notes?
- Please don't. A generic thank-you note is worse than a short honest one. See the full ruling on the Gatekeeper page.
- What about using AI for seating charts, invitations, or party themes?
- Those are logistical and low-stakes — using AI is fine. The Gatekeeper page grades each task individually.
- Is this Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, Reconstructionist?
- It's non-denominational. The parashah summaries and prompts work for any tradition. Your rabbi's guidance always trumps ours.
- Can I share my sparks with a parent or tutor?
- Yes — copy them, screenshot them, paste them into a doc. Shareable card exports are on the roadmap.
- What if the AI says something weird or wrong?
- It will, occasionally. Treat every output as a first draft of an idea, not gospel. If something feels off, discard it. That's the whole point of using AI as a sparring partner, not an oracle.