A novel idea: A mitzvah project started 15 years ago continues to spread the joy of reading
Kylie Ora Lobell
May 16, 2014
When Robyn Strumpf was a child, she had trouble learning how to read.
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Gifts of art from the heart
Jewish Journal
May 16, 2014
As bar and bat mitzvah celebrations have become more sophisticated and often more costly over the years, so, too, have many of the gifts.
Just add water
Elyse Glickman
May 14, 2014
Beachfront locales and waterfront hotels offer L.A. families ‘see-worthy’ venues.
A new way to send out invitations
Jewish Journal
May 14, 2014
When Will Bernstein’s only daughter, Marjolaine, asked for a video to be included in the online invitation for her upcoming bat mitzvah in 2012, he was surprised to discover that there were no services providing that option.\n
From Russia, with love
Julie Gruenbaum Fax
May 14, 2014
Jill Cooper Lefferman doesn’t like surprises, and especially not at her daughter Maia’s bat mitzvah, where she planned every detail, from Maia’s reading from the 100-year-old Cooper family Torah to the handcrafted, color-coordinated, Maia-inspired, donatable centerpieces.
Special gifts for that special day
Julie Bien
May 14, 2014
Finding the perfect gift for a 13-year-old can be difficult. You can always give a new bar or bat mitzvah money — in the traditional multiples of $18 — but if you’d rather give a more personal or meaningful gift, make it something they’ll remember.
Revolutionizing B’Nai Mitzvah
Jewish Journal
May 14, 2014
As a congregational rabbi, I am still surprised at the number of parents who have rushed up to me after a bar or bat mitzvah service and expressed this revelation. They are shocked at their sense of euphoria.
The ultimate bar or bat mitzvah playlist
Ryan Torok
May 14, 2014
Tired of listening to Kool & the Gang at b’nai mitzvah parties? Here is a playlist of 13 songs that will bring the shy boys and boy-crazy girls to the dance floor, while following in the talmudic tradition of adding a little commentary to the big day.
Making the cut
Jewish Journal
May 14, 2014
Pitfalls abound in trying to put together the perfect guest list, but don’t lose hope.
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