Bar Mitzvah

A Bat- or Bar-Mitzvah is not about the glitz. It’s about a young person declaring a lifelong dedication to living as a Jew and contributing to the Jewish community. There is no reason to feel...

Like every other overwhelmingly large project, planning for a Bat/Bar-Mitzvah requires breaking the process down into steps. An easy way to organize your planning and preparation for the event is...

A Bar Mitzvah, one of the most important ceremonies for the Jewish people, welcomes a 13-year-old boy into his synagogue as a male adult. He is now considered old enough to don a prayer shawl and...

Turning thirteen only happens once and in the Jewish faith a Bar Mitzvah is a rite of passage to show the world that a teenager is coming of age. Yet, we all know thirteen is an age where kids...

In the Jewish religion, when a boy turns 13, he becomes an adult and must obey the commandments of the Jewish bible. Bar Mitzvahs (and Bat Mitzvahs for girls) are typically observed with a service...

A Jewish boy's passage into adulthood is celebrated on his 13th birthday with his Bar Mitzvah. Invited guests are welcomed into the synagogue to witness and participate in this joyous occasion....

A Jewish boy's Bar Mitzvah signifies his passage into Jewish adulthood. The Bar Mitzvah is both a service and celebration that involves invited family, congregation and community members. The Bar...

As your son enters traditional Jewish adulthood, he is asked to consider the deeper meanings of Torah and its teachings and how they apply to his life. These ideas for bar mitzvah themes tie this...

When a Jewish boy or girl turns 13, he or she is considered a member of the adult population and must abide by the Commandments. To honor this occasion, the child will have a Bar Mitzvah (for...

Chances are your son is excited about the fact that he is turning another year. Now if your son is turning from 6-10 years old, let me let you in on a secret about their parties.

Ahh...here it is. The years of religious school has finally come to what will most certainly be one of the proudest moments of your life; witnessing your child become a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and a...

After the Bar or Bat Mitzvah student has read from the Torah, he or she is usually asked to present a speech, or D’var Torah, which will elaborate on the Torah portion’s meaning and how it relates...

Planning your child's bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah begins the day the child is born. While the learning takes place between your child and the tutor, you have the responsibility of putting together...

This How-To video shows you how to make an infield base to anchor your baseball centerpiece for your Bar or Bat Mitzvah, theme wedding party, sports theme event, corporate event, etc. ...

How to use do it yourself (DIY) flexible plastic tubes on your centerpieces. They add color and height to your creation, and can also support a second level. Perfect for theme centerpieces and...

What is a bar mitzvah, and how should one behave at such an event? The bar mitzvah is really the mark of a rite of passage for a Jewish boy, celebrating his addition to the Jewish community. As...

This How-To will help shorten the time it takes to tie helium (and air) filled balloons directly to ribbons. Stop tying the balloon first and then tying the ribbon to the balloon! This method is...

How to make a tent card for a party when you do not want the guests to remove the centerpieces. You might have to return parts of the centerpiece (i.e. flower vase) or are contributing the items...

How to assemble and make an electric sign with your initial(s) and moving lights as a highlight for your Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Wedding, Birthday, Anniversary, or any special event.

Your Bar and Bat Mitzvah invitation announces your event to the recipient and asks them to share in the joy of your mitzvah. The invitation provides an order of events, from the religious service...

So you've been invited to a bar mitzvah. If this is your first, you may not know what the celebration is all about, let alone what to wear, what gift to bring and what kind of festivities take...

Being cool at all time is a very important trait. Being able to appear under control at all times is a characteristic that will draw others to you. Tightly wound or stressed out people who are...

A bar mitzvah is an important day for your son and the entire family. Hire the right photographer to ensure that you will have beautiful, lasting photos of this special event.

A bar mitzvah is an important event in a Jewish boy's life, and you want to make sure that all your friends and family members know about the special day. Pick bar mitzvah invitations that will...

All parents want to throw a memorable bar mitzvah party that will recognize and honor their child's achievements. The way you decorate the party facility can really make this day stand out as a...

A bar mitzvah is first and foremost a celebration of a boy's Jewish identity and religious coming-of-age. Incorporate Jewish traditions into a bar mitzvah to keep the meaning and sanctity of the...

A bar mitzvah is an opportunity to celebrate your son's accomplishments, and dancing has always been a traditional part of the party. Know how to dance and what dances to choose, ensuring that...

One of the most important aspects of a bar mitzvah is celebrating with family and friends. A bar mitzvah candle-lighting ceremony is a wonderful way for the bar mitzvah boy to recognize and honor...

A young man's bar mitzvah is an important day for him and a festive occasion for his guests. If you've been invited to a bar mitzvah, you need to know how to dress appropriately. If you are the...

Your son's bar mitzvah is a festive day, and you want every aspect of the party to be perfect. Select delicious food and a great menu that will leave your guests satisfied and impressed.

Your bar mitzvah ceremony ushers you into Jewish manhood. Typically, you will be required to perform a speech reflecting on your thoughts and feelings about the event. With a little research and...

A bar mitzvah is a serious and important event for the guests, hosts and bar mitzvah boy himself. However, that doesn't mean you can't have fun. Learn how to conduct yourself at a bar mitzvah to...

When a Jewish boy turns thirteen, he is considered a man in the eyes of the Jewish community. This occasion is generally marked with a bar mitzvah celebration to honor the young man. Getting...

Mazel tov! Your child, who probably still watches cartoons and is years away from getting a driver's license, is considered by the Jewish tradition old enough to become a full member of the...

A bar or bat mitzvah is an important occasion in the life of a Jewish adolescent, and it's important to get your child a special and meaningful gift to commemorate the event.

When a young member of your congregation celebrates a bar or bat mitzvah, you will probably want to give him or her a gift. There are many different possibilities, depending on your closeness to...

While the religious ceremony is the most important part of any bar or bat mitzvah, the celebration that follows should also be a memorable occasion for your child or grandchild. Here are some...

A bar or bat mitzvah is an important rite of passage for a young Jewish person, and the party that follows the ceremony should be an event to remember. Such events can get expensive, though, so...

When you begin planning your child's bar or bat mitzvah celebration, think about invitations well in advance. Whether you decide to hire a printer or create your own invitations, there are a few...

A bar or bat mitzvah marks the transition from childhood to adulthood and is an important event in the life of a Jewish child. It also requires a lot of study, so you may find that your child...