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Question: Will Planning Your Party Be A Marathon Or A Sprint?

Posted by Mitzvah Mag on May 10, 2011 No comments

Answer: Probably Somewhere In Between. But This Timeline Will Help You Get To The Finish Line On Time

Time, as they say, creeps up on you, and the secret of a successful event is to be organized. The more you do in advance, the more relaxing the last week leading up to your simcha will be. Here are some tips to get you started on the journey:

2-3 years before:

• Set the date at your synagogue.

• Start thinking about what this rite of passage means to your family and your child and what type of celebration you want to have. Read more »

Planning the Right Bar Mitzvah for Your Family

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Everything You Need To Know —From Creating A Memorable Ceremony To Choosing From The Latest Party Trends

By Bethany Kandel

When did you first picture your child standing up on the bimah, reading from the Torah on his or her bar/bat mitzvah day? Perhaps it was when you first discovered you were pregnant? Maybe it was at your son’s bris, or your daughter’s baby naming? Or maybe it was even the day of your sonogram, when you watched that perfect little heart beating on the black and white screen and your mind fast-forwarded right through teething and the terrible twos to the first day of school, learning to ride a bike and that important religious coming-of-age ritual. Read more »

Been There, Done That

Posted by Mitzvah Mag on May 10, 2011 No comments

Advice From Parents Who’ve Been Through It All—From Planning The Big Day To Appreciating One Of The Most Significant Passages In Their Child’s Life

By Marla J. Wasserman

Just as a new mother collects advice on everything from pediatricians to strollers, when you are planning your child’s bar or bat mitzvah, it can be helpful to talk to others who’ve already been through the process. So we asked and, almost universally, parents said that the most important part of having a memorable experience wasn’t about getting everything just perfect, but about savoring every moment and staying true to what the day is really about. Read more »