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Planning a Bar Mitzvah Party

Posted by admin in Bar Mitzvah on September 28, 2011

Historically, there was no additional celebration held when a Jewish boy reached the age of 13. The Bar Mitzvah party is a more modern innovation that takes place after the ceremonial part at the synagogue.

Bar Mitzvah PartyIt is important to bear in mind that this is a special day for the guest of honour, but their personality should be taken into account when planning the party. Not all teenagers are happy being in the spotlight for the whole of a party. The party is a way of sharing the celebration with family and friends, but can be as large or small as you like. Generally, the party happens in the afternoon or evening of the same day that your child celebrates at the synagogue.

Firstly you need to decide on your venue. This will be led partly by the number of people attending and the type of ambience that you are trying to achieve. Your synagogue may have suitable rooms for hire available, or you may prefer to book a hall or hotel.

The next important thing to plan is the food and drink. If you are hiring a room, then you can provide the food yourself, or you can order catering. Catering can be from one of the supermarket’s party services, or you can use outside caterers, depending on what suits best. Read the rest of this entry »

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Bar Mitzvah Speeches and Speech Writing Tips

Posted by admin in Bar Mitzvah on September 28, 2011

Writing a Bar or Bat Mitzvah speech can be a daunting task. The sheer importance of this life event can make even the coolest heads experience moments of stage fright. Composing and rehearsing a well-written, heartfelt Bar Mitzvah speech can eliminate some of the anxiety that is so commonly associated with this familiar ritual. At BarmitzvahCards.net, we understand what you’re going through – so we will attempt to provide a comprehensive review with suggestions and tips of how to create the perfect Bar or Bat Mitzvah speech.

For Parents:

Most mothers and father who speak at their sons and daughters Bar or Bat Mitzvah want to be able to say something profound, meaningful, and memorable. The best tip is to stick to writing from your heart. As corny as that may sound – it’s very true. But for those who need more guidance than that…here is a basic outline and a few ideas.

The Introduction:

While all Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah attendees are there to focus on the young man or woman – it is the parents’ speech that is often the most eagerly anticipated. With that being said, it is very important to spend a considerable amount of time and thought on a very special introduction. A short story or fond memory about your boy or girl that speaks on their character is a popular way to start a speech. As always, famous Jewish quotes are another common segue. Read the rest of this entry »

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