Wednesday, June 24, 2009
How to Succeed in B’nai Mitzvah Without Really Trying!
by Todd Shotz
So you want to have a bar or bat mitzvah ... good. Here are a few tips on how to make it through the year leading up to the big day.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Write Your Best Speech for the Big Day
by Gail A. Greenberg
If you were the greatest, most eloquent writer in the world, how would you tackle the job of summarizing your feelings for your child?
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
How to Choose a Mitzvah Project
by Rabbi Dara Frimmer
Before you jump into the process of choosing a mitzvah project, consider the following question: Why are we asking our b’nai mitzvah students to. . .
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Party Like a (Bar Mitzvah) Rock Star
By Karla S. Blume
Most parents are willing to do anything to make their kids’ dream bar or bat mitzvah celebration come true, even if it means fulfilling rock-star. . .
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
What Your Rabbi Should Ask Your Child
by Michele Alperin, Contributing Writer
When rabbis meet individually with students and their families as the bar or bat mitzvah date approaches, it gives them a chance to deepen the. . .
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Plan A Party BudgetWith Your Teen (Yes, It’s Possible)
by Michele Golland
Planning a bar or bat mitzvah can be stressful enough, but add difficult economic times and it can be a downright frightening and challenging time. . .
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Navigating Interfaith B’nai Mitzvah
by Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben
“Rabbi, my parents and siblings have never been to a Jewish service before. I don’t want them to be uncomfortable at Darci’s bat mitzvah. What. . .
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Simple Synagogue Rules for Non-Jewish Guests
by Debbie L. Sklar, Contributing Writer
Attending a bar/bat mitzvah can be confusing, and perhaps even daunting, especially for guests who aren’t Jewish.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
A Few Extra Steps Make Kosher-Observant Welcome
by Lisa Armony, Contributing Writer
If you’ve chosen non-kosher catering for the bar or bat mitzvah, you may still wish to accommodate guests who observe Jewish dietary laws. But with. . .
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Help Is Here for Planning a Ceremony in Israel
by Judith Broder Sellner
Given the negative press about over-the-top b’nai mitzvah celebrations, many families are rethinking the black-tie or other extravaganza, giving. . .
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Pull Offa Bar or Bat Mitzvahon Time
by Sharon Duke Estroff
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Bar and Bat Mitzvah Expo: June 28 - 10am - 4pm
By JewishJournal.com