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Bar & Bat Mitzvahs
At Party Time: Candy is dandy — charity is sweeter
As my son\’s bar mitzvah day inched closer, I began to see the world in a whole different light — a disco ball light, to be exact — for as my child grew, so did his friends, officially putting us both on the b\’nai mitzvah circuit.
Time warp again? Take a step toward tradition
On her big day, Yael spoke with maturity and depth about the concepts of oz and hadar, strength and splendor, for which the Jewish woman is praised in Eishet Chayil. She explained that this is the kind of strength that springs from faith in God and from the courage of one\’s convictions.
‘Zorro’s Bar Mitzvah’ documents the real rite of passage
In the new Austrian film, \”Zorro\’s Bar Mitzvah,\” Jewish party documenter Andre describes the addictive nature of his video extravaganzas.
B’nai Mitzvah: Ten ways to slash the cost of a big party
Do you have to spend a king\’s ransom to have a fabulous bar or bat mitzvah for your child? Absolutely not, but remember that not all money-saving tips are created equal. This one — which I\’ve read in several places — wins my top prize as the silliest: Have your party on a Monday and you\’ll get a slightly better price from the caterer.
B’nai Mitzvah: It’s OK! Go ahead and cry
I don\’t remember much about my own bat mitzvah many years ago, but I do remember this: My father cried as he turned to speak to me after the conclusion of the Torah reading.
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