No doubt these last few months have been very hard on all of us. There have been so many of life’s special moments postponed or cancelled including Bar & Bat Mitzvahs. Whether you were planning a mitzvah in Israel or working with your local synagogue, moving forward as initially planned can be tough. For a Jewish tween who has spent the greater part of the last year studying Hebrew, learning prayers and Torah portions, the idea of having to postpone their special day can be very emotional for them as well. As you know, getting ready for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah is no easy task.

We feel our modern approach to Mitzvah planning is especially useful during these times.
The recent trend of the drive-by graduation and birthday parties have really brought a little fun back to life and we have been amazed at all the creativity. So why not try a similar approach to Bar and Bat Mitzvahs?

One of our clients had been planning a July Bat Mitzvah in Israel followed by a celebration at home in August. Plans quickly evolved and the event was converted into a backyard Zoom Mitzvah service followed by a Micro Mitzvah Party. It turned out to be an excellent way to pivot under the circumstances. Immediate family and a few friends attended and additional family and friends from different parts of the country were able to watch a beautiful service with joy as the entire service was streamed live.

This Zoom Micro Mitzvah is just one example of the many options out there. How about a backyard movie night celebration or a field day? As purveyors of the Modern Mitzvah, we are here to help you create a special, memorable event for you, your family and close friends.

Contact us today for a complimentary consultation to find out modern ways we can help you plan your event!

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Getting started planning your Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration can be quite overwhelming. So often we see busy parents who don’t know what to do or where to start and with our current situation you may be feeling limited as to what planning you can do. However, now is a great time to get the ball rolling. Here are a few ways you can get started without leaving your home.

Make your guest list

This is one of the most important steps of the process and our recommendation of where to start. The number of guests invited determines EVERYTHING about your event. Where you can host it. How much you’ll spend. How many ____ you’ll need. While your guest list will fluctuate over the next year, the number of guests is a good starting point to make sure you have a space that is the right size and can give solid estimates to all of your vendors.

Interview the guest of honor

Your child has worked so hard to reach this milestone. The celebration is the fun part and the planning should be too!

We love a party that reflects your tweens unique personality. So take advantage of your kids being home and sit down with your son or daughter and start asking away. Find out how they envision their celebration? Do they have a theme in mind, certain colors? What type of entertainment do they think their guests will enjoy? Do they want a D.J. or band? Any activities? How about keeping traditions like a candle lighting ceremony or participating in the Hora? Sometimes kids know exactly what they want and other times they need to explore their options.

Still feeling overwhelmed?

Modern Mitzvahs can walk you through every step of the way. We are like a coach for your Bat or Bar Mitzvah planning. We help to break down the process into manageable pieces, so you can take it one step at a time. We help you pace yourself throughout the planning, so it stays slow and steady throughout. We’ll be there telling you what needs to happen and when, giving you advice and making sure you’re doing things right and keeping on track.

We understand that sometimes getting started can be the toughest part. But now that you’ve made your list and have a good idea of how your child envisions their party, KEEP GOING!

Contact us for a FREE Bar or Bat Mitzvah planning consultation. Because everyone deserves a Modern Mitzvah.

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