July 17th, 2013
MazelTovGear.com is a screenprinting company specializing in favors for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. For the last 20 years, they have focused on the college market (including Fraternities/Sororities.) The depth of their product knowledge, and dedication to their customers, make them the perfect choice to supply favors for your special occasion.
They specialize in favors for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs that the kids love to wear!
Recently, they worked closely with Bar Mitzvah boy Ben. He did a line drawing of what he wanted on his favors and MazelTovGear.com recreated it. Not only was the Bar Mitzvah boy involved with the favor process, but he also decided what type of favors his guests could use.
Since this Bar Mitzvah service took place in Israel, backpacks and water bottles came in handy
MazelTovGear.com also put his line drawing on ties for family members!
To learn more, please visit MazelTovGear.com’s extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
July 14th, 2013
We recently came across a great feature in The Acorn, a community newspaper in Southern California featuring three teens who found a sweet way to celebrate their Bat Mitzvahs.
Pictured at Left: Sadie Emmitt, Victoria Wildman and Lauren Leftz learned how to bake, decorate and sell cupcakes on behalf of Cupcakes for Cancer, a nonprofit group started by in 2007 by a 13-year-old Blakely Colvin, which helps families pay for cancer treatments.
The girls concocted cupcakes to fit every occasion and theme, including thin-mint-flavored cupcakes, and cream soda and orange 50-50, which combines orange Fanta and cream soda.
Together the girls baked more than 1,000 cupcakes in about three months and used the kitchen at the Valley Outreach Synagogue.
Lauren, a 13-year-old student at Colina Middle School in Thousand Oaks, said she and her friends raised more than $1,200 for their mitzvah project.
“We did cupcake sales all together at the temple,” Lauren said, adding that they also sold cupcakes for the cause at their schools and on other occasions.
Lauren became a Bat Mitzvah on May 4, 2013. “It’s an awesome feeling knowing that you’re helping to make the world a better place,” Lauren said.
The temple’s Facebook page promoted the event for the girls
Victoria is graduating from Sequoia Middle School in Newbury Park. She became a Bat Mitzvah on May 4, 2013. She said the project turned out to be fun and educational, adding that she picked up a few skills when learning how to bake. “We had a Valentine’s Day flavor—a vanilla cupcake with strawberry frosting,” she said. Her personal favorite is the 50- 50 cupcake. “It felt good that I did something to help people in need,” she said.
Sadie will become a Bat Mitzvah on June 15, 2013 and said that the experience was rewarding and gave her the chance to experiment with creative recipes. She plans to use the recipes she learned for a future project and may come up with some new ones of her own.
Click on Cupcakes for Cancer for more information about this great organization.
July 14th, 2013
The Weiss family from Cobleskill, New York celebrated their son Harrison’s Bar Mitzvah on April 13, 2013 at Temple Israel in Albany, New York. After the ceremony, there were two very different celebrations.
Harrison did not want a “traditional” party but instead wanted to celebrate at his temple and do something memorable with friends…all in the same day! The solution was a formal Kiddush luncheon with a chess theme, followed by fun at the Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Water Park in Lake George, New York.
Cobi Creek Photography photographed the Kiddush luncheon and the rest of the vendors are listed at the bottom of this spotlight.
Pictured L-R: Bar Mitzvah boy Harrison, Mom Elise, Sister Madelyn and Dad Marc.
The service and Kiddush luncheon were held at Temple Israel in Albany, New York.
Harrison holding the Torah
Opening the Torah with his parents on either side of him
Harrison is a chess player, so they found yarmulkes with chess pieces
This red wagon, a gift from Harrison’s aunt when he was born, held candy which was thrown after the service. Harrison’s service program is next to it
The modern invitation with black, white and red colors set the tone for the Kiddush luncheon.
The RSVP email address was included on the bottom
The “Splash Pass” card was for the 2nd part of their celebration
Harrison wanted the Horah to be part of his celebration. Being part of a conservative/orthodox shul, there could be no music on a Saturday afternoon, so the Weiss family got creative. They hired a collegiate A Cappella group, The Earth Tones, from the University of Albany. They provided the music during the Horah and sang with the cantor during the luncheon as well!
Harrison being lifted in the chair during the Horah
The Earth Tones entertaining during the luncheon
Since they could not light candles, this family came up with a creative alternative for their candle lighting ceremony. They chose to do a “Wine Pouring” ceremony in which they honored family and friends by having them add a cup of happiness, love, friendship and wisdom into a large “cup of life.”
The table set up for the “Cup of Life” ceremony
Each cup had its own sign
Harrison with his grandmother
After each guest helped pour in one of the ingredients for a “recipe for a good life,” Harrison took it all in
The black, white and red color palette seemed great for a chess theme. Mom Elise bought chess magnets and used them as part of their place cards.
She spray painted the large magnetic chalkboard black and hung the place cards which welcomed guests as they walked into the luncheon
Plus, the magnets served as a souvenir since she put a little sticker on each that read, “Harrison’s Bar Mitzvah,” with the date on the back
The Weiss family invited President and Mrs. Obama, who unfortunately couldn’t make it, but sent back a nice congratulatory keepsake
Mom Elise bought glass chessboards from a local store which were incorporated with balloons to become part of the centerpieces.
Mom Elise cut out the cardboard chess pieces that decorated the tables
Photofetti, something Mom Elise found on Mitzvah Market, decorated the tables and was a great way to display pictures of Harrison at different stages in his life
Chess pieces decorated the buffet
Mom Elise decorated hospitality bags with chess pieces for the out-of-town guests
When it was time to head off to the Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Water Park, a private coach bus pulled up to the temple and all the kids (immediate family and some friends) boarded the bus.
Harrison and his sister Madelyn boarding the bus
Harrison’s friends take a few minutes from all the action to pose for a picture
Four hours of lazy rivers and slides
And a surfing area
Dinner was at Johnny Rockets in the hotel
One of Mom Elise’s favorite elements of the day was when she, her sister, mom and daughter put on their matching black and diamond studded t-shirts at the water park that read: “Bar Mitzvah Mom,” “Bar Mitzvah Aunt,” “Bar Mitzvah Grandma,” and “Bar Mitzvah Sister.”
The women got plenty of attention and the best part…..no worries about what to wear!
The favors, from WaDaYaNeed.com were towels- perfect for a water park!
The slogan “Instant Fun….Just Add Water” with Harrison’s name, the date and clip art of a swimmer
They were rolled up like big tootsie rolls and passed out on the bus on the way home
Harrison has been swimming competitively for years and was able to combine his love of swimming with his Mitzvah Project. The summer before his Bar Mitzvah, he organized a swim-a-thon with his local swim team and called the event, “Just Keep Swimming.” His whole team swam laps, and Harrison swam 112 laps himself. They found sponsors that donated flat rates and money per lap. Together, they raised over $1,700. The money saved the annual championship meet which was in danger of being cancelled and supported local pools damaged by recent hurricanes.
Some advice from Mom Elise:
“It is hard to stray away from what we know as ‘traditional’ in terms of a Bar Mitzvah celebration. However, it is important to listen to your child and help him/her create an event that represents him/her. Remind yourself that it is your child’s day and tailoring it to what he/she loves is the most important thing. My son was so happy and thoroughly enjoyed his Bar Mitzvah. Also, living in a small town where Bar Mitzvahs are far from the norm, it was important to plan early and help our guests understand the special meaning of the celebration. Everyone was on board and genuinely excited for the day!”
The following vendors helped to make Harrison’s celebration special. If you give any of them a call, please let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Service/Kiddush Luncheon: Temple Israel, 518-438-7858
Party Venue: The Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Water Park, 518-824-6060
Photographer: Cobi Creek Photography, 518-231-4479
Music/Entertainment: UAlbany Earth Tones at uaearthtones@gmail.com
Towel Favors/Special T-Shirts: WaDaYaNeed, 800-958-4332
Invitations and Yarmulkes: Caryn Poskanzer, carynoccasions@hotmail.com
Balloons: Linda, Flowers Forever By Linda, 518-482-5086
Confetti: Photofetti, 866-496-3168
Welcome Board magnets: CafePress
Suits and dresses: Macy’s
Transportation: Brown Coach Company, 518-843-4700
July 10th, 2013
As the weather gets warmer, we crave ice cream- and that brings us to Coolhaus.
Coolhaus is an event truck that lets you and your guests build their own ice cream sandwiches that put amazing and creative flavors in between delicious cookies.
Coolhaus has trucks in New York, LA, Austin, and Miami and will come to your event.
Their catering services include all-you-can eat, made-to-order ice cream sandwiches served in custom edible wrappers. You get a choice of five artisan cookies and five to seven homemade ice creams for your guests to mix and match. Special requests–specific flavors, kosher, non-dairy, gluten-free and vegan can be accommodated with two weeks advance notice.
Owner Natasha Estrella handing out a treat
An architecturally inspired ice cream sandwich
Coolhaus’s cookie sammies are wrapped in edible rice paper wrappers that can be customized for an event or party
If you want to try one first and can’t find a truck near you, just head to your neighborhood Whole Foods freezer aisle and pick up one of the pre-packaged ice cream sandwiches
For Coolhaus event pricing, which varies depending on party size and location, click here.
July 7th, 2013
When Aaron Fils of Boca Raton, Florida was looking for a Mitzvah Project last year, he had no idea that the one he and his family would choose would teach him about an ancient custom and help out his Jewish community as well.
A student at Congregation Shaarei Kodesh, Aaron spoke with co-president Amy Grossblatt Pessah who suggested that he create a geniza as his Mitzvah Project. A geniza means “hiding place” in Hebrew, and is a depository for holy books and other items that contain God’s name. This ancient ritual dates back several thousand years and was needed for Congregation Shaarei Kodesh’s old prayer books, used Kosher holy books and for tallitot and tefillin.
Grossblatt praised Aaron for his character and tenacity. “He really liked the idea and he ran with it,” she said “It was a long project. It took about a year. Aaron did a great job.”
More than 1,000 books were left after the Conservative synagogue in West Boca Raton gave about 500 prayer books to a fledgling congregation.
“We had to sort all of the books by the year they were published,” said Aaron, who had help from his younger sister and several friends.
“He really stepped up to the plate and achieved a great thing,” Rabbi David Baum said. “He educated our community about what to do. It was a really meaningful experience and more meaningful because it was one of our bar mitzvah students.”
Eternal Light Memorial Gardens in Boynton Beach, Florida provided two ground burial plots for the geniza and two additional plots. “It’s a mitzvah. It’s an honor,” said Darren Shapiro, cemetery general manager. “It was a nice service too.”
Rabbi Baum recited the shehechiyanu, a blessing that thanks God for a particular moment of joy, as he participated in his and the synagogue’s first geniza at the end of May.
“Nobody that was at the geniza ceremony had ever been to one before,” Aaron said. “They thought it was a great experience.”
Aaron’s project is “an indication of his compassion and dedication to Jewish tradition and beliefs, and that items containing the words of God must be “properly put to rest,” said his dad Albert. “I’m very proud that he got involved in this and that it helped out our synagogue and other people,” said Ann Fils, Aaron’s mother.
Aaron will be entering 9th grade at Emanuel G. Rosenblatt High School in the fall.
This article is courtesy of writer David A. Schwartz and the The Florida Jewish Journal.
July 7th, 2013
Sarah Merians Photography & Videography has grown into so much more than simply snapping a photo. The “&” in their name represents the company they are today.
They want to be in their clients’ lives for a lifetime, as opposed to just one event. This special relationship they foster with their clients, along with the wide range of products they create and services they offer, is what sets them apart.
Founded in 1986, Sarah and her team have seen many trends come and many trends go and they are on the pulse of what’s happening in the Bar Bat Mitzvah scene today.
While Sarah was planning her own daughter’s Bat Mitzvah, she kept a Mitzvah Mom Journal on her blog. This journal not only explains all about the decisions they made for their family, but it’s also filled with very helpful tips!
If you like “looking” for ideas, check out their trend portfolio at the bottom of Sarah’s Mitzvah Mom blog. You will see 24 image portfolios filled with great ideas in a variety of party element categories.
Below is a small sampling of what you will find:
If you’re thinking about an “on location” shoot with your child, check out these great locations where Sarah Merians can shoot here
Sarah showcases many different types of cakes that Bar Bat Mitzvah kids have been enjoying!
Check out that link here
This section is filled with extremely unique entertainment like this curled up person inside a box!
More here
Are you trying to get your daughter to decide what she wants to wear? Check out the beautiful photography and dresses of these Bat Mitzvah girls here
Let’s not forget the boys here
There are great sign-in ideas and photo decor in this portfolio here
Candy Bars are very popular! They come in many shapes and sizes here
To learn more about Sarah Merians Photography & Videography visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
June 30th, 2013
The Hirsch family celebrated their son Bryan’s Bar Mitzvah on May 4, 2013 at Midway Jewish Center in Syosset, New York. The next day it was a fun bowling bash at 300 Long Island, a bowling and event venue in Melville, New York.
This talented family designed many of the creative touches themselves!
Alex Wolff of The Portrait Shoppe was the photographer and the rest of the vendors are listed at the bottom of this spotlight.
Pictured L-R: Dad Mark, Bar Mitzvah boy Bryan, Mom Eileen and older brother Matt.
Bryan at the Bimah of Midway Jewish Center.
Bryan at the Bimah
The beautiful Havdalah service
Mom Eileen handmade the invitations with supplies purchased at a variety of art supply stores!
The red and black color combination was used throughout the party
Custom bowling shirts was the style of choice for this Mitzvah family.
The front of the shirt featured each person’s name on the left side
The logo “Bryan’s Bowling Bash” was on the back
The good times really rolled at Bryan’s Bowling Bash! Bryan and his friends bowled and played games in a private room at 300 Long Island, a hip entertainment destination bowling alley.
Bryan outside 300 Long Island
Inside 300 Long Island prior to set up
Bowling pin flashlights found at Shindigz.com were used as lane assignment holders
Photos made into image cutouts of Bryan for the centerpieces were done by Lighter Than Air, designed by Mom Eileen and built by all 4 members of the Hirsch family!
Bryan “strikes” a pose next to his welcome sign which was designed by Mom Eileen and created by The Portrait Shoppe
Mom Eileen made so many of the creative touches for her son’s party. The wooden bowling alley below was 1 of 2 used to decorate the food buffet tables.
She purchased a wood base, painted the ball black, printed the logo and decorated it herself
There was one for the kids buffet and one for the adult buffet
Bar Mitzvah boy Bryan built a Lego bowling alley entirely by himself (not a kit of any kind). He ordered all the necessary bricks from Lego Pick A Brick section on Lego.com.
It features each member of the Hirsch Family bowling and was displayed in the center of the bar for all to see
The lucite display box was custom made for the bowling alley and ordered online
The cover of the sign-in book that Mom Eileen designed was created by The Portrait Shoppe.
Bryan “strikes” a pose
Bryan’s Grandma writing something special to her grandson
Everyone had a ball at this bowling bash.
Dad Mark with great form
Bryan knockin’ them all down
Even Bryan’s Grandma gets into the action
Bryan and his friends
Bryan’s iPod supplied the background music that MC Andre played.
MC Andre all lit up from glow sticks
The cake, in party colors of red back and white, was baked by ZuckerBakers.
The Hirsch family during their candle lighting ceremony
The logo and t-shirt favors were created by Gotham T-shirts.
The logo really popped on the red t-shirt
These fun bowling ball stressballs were also given to guests
The favor bags all lined up like bowling pins
Zucker’s Bakery also created cookie favors to look like bowling balls and Mom Eileen created the great “to go” labels.
These great labels were on the cookie bags
Some advice from Mom Eileen:
“I am a very organized and a well thought out planner. I made a to-do list at least 1 year in advance. After I booked 300 Long Island, I laid out my plan of what needed to be accomplished each month along the way, and this made it stress free.”
The following vendors helped to make Bryan’s celebration special. If you give any of them a call, please let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com
Temple: Midway Jewish Center, 516- 938-8390
Venue: 300 Long Island, 631-423-3091
Photographer/Videographer: Alex, The Portrait Shoppe, 516-389-6915
Welcome Sign/Top of centerpiece action shots: The Portrait Shoppe
Sign-in Book cover: Designed by Eileen, Created by The Portrait Shoppe
Photo cutouts: Rich, Lighter Than Air, 516-933-3210
Invitation: Handmade by Mom Eileen
Music Entertainment: Bryan’s playlist from his iPod
MC: Andre provided by 300 Long Island
Lego Bowling Alley: Built by Bryan, Lego.com
Bowling Pin Placecards: Shindigz.com
Favors: Howard, Gotham T-Shirt, 516-676-0900
Bowling Ball Party Favors: 1001 Stressballs
Cake/Bowling Ball Cookie Favor: ZuckerBakers, 516-785-6900
Cookie bags: AC Moore
Cookie bag labels: Mom Eileen
Men’s Custom Bowling Shirts: Logosoftwear, 877-535-5646
Mom Eileen’s shirt: BowlingShirt.com, 800-444-1685
June 26th, 2013
Matthew Reid Zapken celebrated his Bar Mitzvah service on November 17, 2012 at Temple Beth Sholom in Roslyn, New York with a Kiddush luncheon following. The next day there was a twilight reception at Temple Beth Torah in Melville, New York.
Pictured L-R: Sister Brooke, Dad Howard, Bar Mitzvah boy Matthew and Mom Mandee.
All photography was provided by Jack Katz Photography and the rest of the vendors are listed at the bottom.
Matthew at the Bimah during his service at Temple Beth Sholom.
Matthew’s invitation from Elite Invitations gave his guests a tease of his theme using his favorite colors – navy blue and orange.
The outside of the invitation
The full invitation ensemble including the kippot worn at Matthew’s service
Matthew and his sister Brooke looked great. Matthew’s jacket is from Kenny’s Men and Boys Wear and sister Brooke’s dress is from 2 Be Seen.
The paisley jacket and orange shirt are very hip
Matthew and little sister Brooke
Matthew has many hobbies, so selecting one theme wasn’t easy. Their solution was to incorporate everything together with a play on words. His theme was “Matt State…Of Mind.”
The entrance to the ballroom was flanked with signage
Blue Star Promotions created pennant place cards for each guest.
They were placed on turf for an authentic look
The “State of Mind” theme was used to incorporate all of Matthew’s interests. Stefan’s Event and Decor created giant varsity banners throughout the room and props were placed all over the kids lounge to feature Matt’s hobbies.
Centerpieces in the kids lounge area included Matt’s hobbies such as tennis, lacrosse, chess, poker, and computers
Pictures of Matthew adorned one long wall of the ballroom
Custom drawstring bags were used as pillows – so clever!
The adult area of the room was filled with beautiful orange floral arrangements and navy table linens from Table Wraps
The Zapkens selected both round and communal tables in the ballroom
More Than Music provided the music entertainment and kept the guests dancing all night. MC Jared and his dance crew had the dance floor packed with both adults and kids.
Matthew enjoying the ride on the chair
Matthew having fun with the More Than Music dancers
Matthew being lifted by friends and family
MC Jared having fun with Mom Mandee and her guests
The cake, created by Morrell Caterers, was in the shape of a tennis court.
Matt surrounded by his close friends
Elite Invitations created the sweatshirts and Blue Star Promotions created the varsity logo which was used on Matt’s bags and party favor tags.
The back of Matt’s sweatshirt had a silhouette of Matt playing tennis on the back
Each bag had a luggage tag attached with one of Matt’s logos (he had two!) on the back and each child’s name on the front
Matthew standing next to his candy buffet which offered an amazing selection of sweets.
Hurricane Sandy struck the New York metropolitan area just two weeks prior to Matthew’s Bar Mitzvah. Matt switched gears and immediately began collecting, organizing and packing supplies, loading trucks and helping in the relief program to assist the victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Mom Mandee has some advice:
“You can never start planning too early. I joked that the day Matt was born, I began to plan for his Bar Mitzvah. I had booked our venue, caterer, music, and decorators very early in the process. Not only does planning early keep you on schedule and organized, but you have a better handle on pricing and availability. We had an idea for a theme and started developing it a year prior to the party. Invitations and party favors were planned early too. The only last minute decisions were for the kids’ entertainment. New ideas pop up all the time so we waited to see what was new and innovative before making any commitments. Even with all the pre-planning, who would have thought a horrendous hurricane would hit just two weeks before the event? If not for the early start, we would have been in big trouble. I also recommend using vendors that you feel absolutely comfortable with. Each of our vendors were professional, creative, and easy to work with and I would use each and every one of them again. We developed such great relationships with our vendors that I am sad the next Bat Mitzvah is going to be six years away. Pinterest became the rage during my planning stages. I had a ball finding ideas and pinning them on my boards.”
The following vendors helped to make Matthew’s celebration special. If you give any of them a call, please let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Reception Venue: Temple Beth Torah, 631-253-9100
Caterer: Scott, Morrell Caterers, 631-253-9100
Party Planner: Pejy, Morrell Caterers
Décor/florist: Josh, Stefan’s Event and Decor, 516-239-2402
Photographer/Videographer: Jack Katz Photographers, 718-948-3965
Music Entertainment/Extra Entertainment: MC Jared, More than Music
Invitations/Sweatshirt Favors: Lyssa, Elite Invitations, 516-496-8374
Photo Booth: Laura, Hi Tech Photography Events, 631-923-2260
Cake: Morrell Caterers, 631-253-9100
Sign-In board: Simon Elliot Events, 516-586-6822
Favor Bags /place cards: Adam, Blue Star Promotions, 516-621-2046
Brooke’s Party Dress and Tiara: 2 B Seen, 516-921-5777
Mom’s Dresses: Queen of Hearts, 516-377-1357
Matthew’s Temple Suit, Shirt & Tie: The Annex Shoppe, 516-621-1840
Matthew’s Party Blazer, Shirt, Slacks & Tie: Kenny’s Mens & Boys Wear, 516-921-2660
Makeup: Amanda Evans: 516-455-1408
Party security: Morrell Caterers
Table Linens: Table Wraps, 516-334-8833
Kippot: Best Kippah, 800-435-1621
June 26th, 2013
Security at a Bar/Bat Mitzvah is a must!
Bar Mitzvah Bouncers Inc. work as chaperones for the young guests at Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16s, Birthday and Graduation Parties. They have seen and heard it all while overseeing these events.
We asked them to share some of their memorable moments:
THE BUS RIDE
“When we chaperone the bus rides to and from Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations, we have a rule of lights always on. One time, a bouncer recalls kids asking for the lights to be turned off. The bouncer asked them why. They said they needed to study (study in the dark?). When asked what it was they were going to study, they quickly replied with, “we need to study for anatomy class.”
“Kids on the bus have the tendency to sing songs during the bus rides. One bouncer recalls repeatedly asking the kids to lower their voices. By the end of the bus ride, not only were the kids still singing, but the bouncer had joined in and was leading the song selection!”
NO ALCOHOL
“A big focus for us is to make sure that the kids don’t consume alcohol. A few times kids have attempted to get the bouncers to sneak them alcoholic drinks. On one occasion, a child said he had a medical condition and needed the drink to get better.”
THE BATHROOM
“The trips to the bathroom: We all know that the kids for some reason end up making their way to the bathroom, often times in groups. The bouncers have provided a list of the top 10 excuses used by the kids when questioned about their trip to the bathroom:”
1. We need to discuss who we are going to ask to dance with.
2. We need to practice our speech.
3. We have to counsel our friend.
4. I have to call my Mom to tell her how much I love her.
5. I am so tired of dancing I have to sit in the bathroom stall.
6. I chipped my nail and need a quick manicure.
7. I can’t go alone to bathroom, I need help with my dress.
8. I have to go to bathroom immediately, I just drank 10 Shirley Temples.
9. I have to check Facebook and I don’t want anyone to see it.
10. We need to discuss a text I just received.
THE MOST UNBELIEVABLE!
“And we kid you not: On one occasion, a bouncer recalls a 13 year old boy coming up to him and saying very seriously, “If I give you $20 will you leave me alone for the night so I can be with my girlfriend uninterupted?”
To learn more about having peace of mind at your child’s celebration, check out their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
June 24th, 2013
You have all the major decisions made: your venue is booked, the invitations are ordered, you’ve hired the DJ, photographer and any extra entertainment – phew! But wait, there are still more details to think about now, so you don’t have these items on your last minute to-do list.
Below you will find vendors that cover those not-so-little details including all the important things that need to get taken care of. Ordering your yarmulkes, finding a meaningful Mitzvah Project, selecting a gift for the special guest of honor and hiring security so you have peace of mind and can enjoy your child’s celebration.
See below for all the details.
Circles of Life
Contact: Mike Glaser, (978)2-KIPPOT, seedkippot@gmail.com
Circles of Life Seed Paper Kippot are made from 100% Recycled, 100% Recyclable, 100% Biodegradable Seed Paper. All Kippot are made in the United States and use only local sources. When exposed to a plant friendly environment (soil and water) a beautiful flower garden will grow from your Kippot. If kept away from moisture and soil the Kippot will keep for years as a memento of your special occasion. Circles of Life Seed Paper Kippot are available in a variety of colors and can be customized with images and inscriptions.
“Customized printed Kippot from past events”
The Mitzvah Bowl
Contacts: Cheryl Friedenberg and Val Franklin, info@themitzvahbowl.com
The Mitzvah Bowl Website guides B’nai Mitzvah students to find meaningful Mitzvah Projects. With over 150 non-profit organizations to choose from, tweens/teens can search for the ideal opportunity based on their personal interests. Projects range from being a dance partner with wheelchair bound individuals to videotaping Holocaust survivors to supplying books for a new library in Africa. To inspire others, students’ Mitzvah Project stories are featured weekly. Go to the “More Ideas Page” for even further inspiration!
Maddie Hunt, a May, 2013 Bat Mitzvah, combined two passions for her Mitzvah Project–baking and helping kids. She baked homemade goods during the month of March to sell at her middle school’s café. After raising $425, Maddie donated the funds to Camp Rainbow, a free non-profit overnight camp in Pennsylvania, in order to give other children the opportunity to go to overnight camp who would not be able to afford it
Jewelry Judaica
Contact: Customer Support, info@jewelryjudaica.com
Jewelry Judaica is a family owned and operated business with decades of experience manufacturing and selling traditional and contemporary Judaica jewelry for all ages, occasions and budgets. We know that one of the most meaningful and long-lasting gifts for a loved-one can be a cherished piece of Judaica jewelry. We make most of the jewelry ourselves and take great pride in our work. Get 25% off any jewleryjudaica.com order through July 31, 2013 using coupon code MITZVAH13 at checkout.
We sell only the highest quality gold and silver jewelry for all your special occasions. Visit us at JewelryJudaica.com to find the perfect Bar or Bat Mitzvah gift!
Bar Mitzvah Bouncer
Contact: Evan Wofsy, 973-758-9800, 631-367-1519, evan@barmitzvahbouncer.com
Bar Mitzvah Bouncer, Inc. is a full service professional chaperone company specializing in the supervision of children at Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16s, Graduation and Birthday Parties. Parents can relax and enjoy the big day while we supervise the children. Our services include the supervision of the children at the party as well as the Temple services and transportation to and from the party.
Our bouncers did not hesitate to wait with these young guests until their parents arrived at 2:15 am, keeping the girls safe and their parents worry-free
