October 21st, 2015
Simon Elliot Events is a New York based Bar Bat Mitzvah production company that specializes in state of the art digital media. The Simon Elliot creative team is dedicated to providing innovative services and productions that inspire.
They are constantly evolving their service offerings and are coming up with clever and unique ideas to solve our Bar Bat Mitzvah issues!
THE LATEST…A UNIQUE CUSTOM GIFT MAILBOX!
Simon Elliot Events can wrap this US Mailbox with your child’s photo, color scheme and/or logo
This custom gift mailbox is placed near the entrance to your celebration and remains locked during your event
Now guests have a cool, safe place to drop their gift
To learn more about Simon Elliot Events, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
October 21st, 2015
Many Bar Bat Mitzvah children make some type of grand entrance into their celebration. We have seen children enter on surfboards, golf carts, hockey skates, bicycles, couches, chairs and much more! Check out our Best Of…Bar Bat Mitzvah Entrance story here.
We wanted to share a magical entrance performed by award-winning illusionist, Eric Wilzig.
After performing at hundreds of Bar and Bat Mitzvahs across the country, Eric realized how much time, energy, and sometimes money, goes into creating a memorable “grand entrance” for the Bar Mitzvah boy and/or Bat Mitzvah girl at their celebration.
He wanted to create and offer a magical grand entrance where the Bar or Bat Mitzvah boy or girl would magically appear.
In the past 6 months, The Extreme Magic of Eric has made over 15 Bar and Bat Mitzvah kids appear from a cage of fire, surrounded by their guests, for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah entrance
Watch this video taken at the St. Regis Hotel in NYC and see how it’s done here!
It’s 100% safe and can even be done with little or no fire if the venue doesn’t allow it, and it can be performed anywhere.
For this Magicial Entrance Illusion, all that’s needed is 5 minutes of rehearsal with the Bar or Bat Mitzvah boy or girl.
To learn more about Eric Wilzig, visit his profile page in our Vendor Directory.
October 20th, 2015
Planning a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah celebration can be stressful. There are many details and decisions that need to be made for your family.
One of the first choices is your Bar or Bat Mitzvah venue. Followed by the DJ, Photographer/Videographer/Montage Maker, Invitations, Favors and more. This is a milestone event that will be shared with family and friends and remembered for years to come.
Many families get their creative ideas by seeing how others celebrated. The following families hosted their child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah party in Westchester.
We hope these give you inspiration for your child’s event.
The Epple Family – Every aspect of Jake’s baseball experiences were infused into this celebration at Club LED in Nanuet, NY.
The Paget Family – Guests partied their CASS off at Cassidy’s Bat Mitzvah at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, NY.
The Freund family– Life is definitely Better on the Ice for this hockey loving Bar Mitzvah boy. Read more about how Jordan and his family celebrated at LIFE… the place to be, in Ardsley, NY.
The Schneider family – This family designed their theme and celebration around the Bar Mitzvah boy’s first and middle name, Jaxon Dean, using a take-off of the Jack Daniel’s style logo at LIFE…the place to be, in Ardsley, New York
The Kapner family – This family created a Winter Wonderland theme in honor of their Bat Mitzvah girl at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle, New York
The Schrier family – Celebrating the B’nai Mitzvah of their son Evan and daughter Morgan, this family created an “M&M” theme using their kids’ initials “E&M” at The Fountainhead in New Rochelle
The Nussbaum family – This family celebrated their daughter Rebecca’s Bat Mitzvah with a fun theme “Really Rebecca” at Willow Ridge Country Club in Harrison, New York
The Goldberg family – Greyson’s Bar Mitzvah’s theme centered around his name and favorite sports, football, and hockey at West Rock in Nanuet, New York
The Notrica family – Nyssa’s Bat Mitzvah celebration with close family and friends had an “Around the World” theme at Elevate Event Lounge in Yorktown Heights, New York
The Steinberg family – Molly’s birthday is in August, but with her Bat Mitzvah date so close to Halloween, the family decided to go all out with a “Molloween” themed party at Club Infinity in Pleasantville, New York
The Dropkin family – Eliana is an animal lover so she decided on a “Rainbow Zebra Stripes” theme for her celebration at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, New York
The Klein family – Although from Chappaqua, New York Lily loves Camp Starlight where’s she’s gone for five years. So when it came time for her Bat Mitzvah, it was a natural choice for her to celebrate there. Camp Starlight was transformed into Camp StarLily for the weekend!
The Cohen family – Family and friends got to share in a creative themed “Throw Back Sports Players” party with Josh at Shaarei Tikvah in Scarsdale, New York
The Goldstein family – Since Alexis dances 4-5 times a week, a dance theme was the obvious choice with a celebration at Brynwood Country Club in Armonk, New York. This theme was cleverly used on the party elements including the creative centerpiece idea from Mom Sherrie
The Teich family – Sarah’s Bat Mitzvah was held at the Coliseum Nightclub in White Plains, New York with a “Sarah in the City” theme
The Lasky family – Allison had a New York City theme for her Bat Mitzvah celebration at Elmwood Country Club in White Plains, New York
The Imberman family – Alex celebrated with an out of the box sports theme at a venue called, The Rock, in Bardonia, New York
The Reiner family – This family from Briarcliff Manor, New York celebrated their daughter Jill’s Bat Mitzvah with a reception at the Doubletree Hotel in Tarrytown, New York. She’s a big hockey fan and created a Bat Mitzvah version of the NHL Winter Classic called Jill’s Winter Classic
The Goldberg family – Madison celebrated her Bat Mitzvah at Coliseum Night Club in White Plains, New York. The theme was centered around Madison’s initials, “MVG” a take on “MSG” – Madison Square Garden
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October 19th, 2015
Planning a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah celebration can be stressful. There are many details and decisions that need to be made for your family. It’s a milestone event that will be shared with family and friends and remembered for years to come.
Many families get their creative ideas by seeing how others celebrated.
The following families celebrated their child’s Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah in Florida.
We hope these give you inspiration for your child’s party.
The Engler Family – A Victoria’s Secret theme complete with comfy Pajamas for all the young guests!
The Feirstein Family – Zack’s theme was Zack Airways as he has loved airplanes and travel since he was a small child. The reception took place at Temple Solel in Hollywood, Florida
The Goldstein Family – This New York themed Bat Mitzvah party was held at the Pavilion Grille, in Boca Raton, Florida
The Lowenstein Family – Both Jordyn and Joshua love the “The Food Network” and consider themselves “foodies,” so when it came time to choose a theme, they cooked up a great one in Hollywood, Florida!
The Senderowitz Family – A unique neon-themed party was held that night at The Alfond Inn in Winter Park, Florida
The Mazor Family – They decided on a club party with Missoni chevron inspired decor that was chic and sophisticated
The Brodsky Family – Their evening party at the Lake Mary Events Center in Lake Mary, Florida featured a “Jake’s JamFest,” a take on a fantasy sports draft party
The Ockman Family – Their reception was held at the Double Tree by Hilton Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, Florida. “Best of Blake ” was their fun theme
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October 18th, 2015
Planning a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah celebration can be stressful with many decisions that need to be made. Usually you start by creating a guest list, so you can select an appropriate Bar or Bat Mitzvah venue. From there, you need to select a DJ, Photographer, & Invitation expert. Once you get closer to your date, you will select the party extras, favors and additional entertainment.
It’s a milestone event that will be shared with family and friends and remembered for years to come.
We have found that many families get creative ideas when they read about how others celebrated. The following families celebrated their child’s Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah on Long Island. We hope these Mitzvah Family Spotlight stories give you inspiration for your child’s party.
The Horowitz Family – Logan’s Bar Mitzvah celebrated his love of LAX as well as the last celebration of 2019.
The Feirman family was totally “Feirless” at Jared’s Bar Mitzvah
The Gold family – Everyone had “Gold Vibes” at Lizzie’s Bat Mitzvah
The Roth family– Research and planning ahead made Charlotte’s Bat Mitzvah CRazy!
The Waxer family – Samantha’s Bat Mitzvah was “Sealed with a Kiss”
The Barnett family – Jadon was the King of this Bar Mitzvah court
The Fischer family – Gabriella had a “Gabulous” night celebrating her love of fashion, glamour and all things pink
The Mazarita family – Madison’s Bat Mitzvah celebrated her love for candy
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October 18th, 2015
We have featured many great ways that families have incorporated Halloween into their Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations.
Since Halloween is quickly approaching, we thought it was the perfect time to rewind and share.
Here are some spook-tacular ideas on how to incorporate tricks and treats into your Bar and Bat Mitzvah party.
Vintage horror movie posters lined the front of the venue featuring the “Horror”witz family who had themselves photo-shopped into each terrifying image. To read more about this Bar Mitzvah, click here
This creative invitation had Gothic font with clever wording.
To read more about this Boo-Mitzvah, click here
“Molloween” was the theme for Molly Steinberg. She and her family asked their guests to come in costume.
To read more about this Bat Mitzvah, click here.
Someone was hiding under the table! There’s a real arm coming out from the center showing guests funny quips.
To read more about the Wyner Bar Mitzvah, click here
The Weilheimer family celebrated a B’not Mitzvah on October 30th. While it was not a Halloween themed party, as the clock struck midnight, guests were sent home with lots of treats!
To read more about this celebration, click here
The Becker family loves Halloween and the sweatshirt favors from The Mitzvah Mavens were packaged in traditional orange Trick or Treat buckets.
To read more about the Becker Bat Mitzvah, click here
Did you have a Halloween themed celebration? Let us know at info@mitzvahmarket.com.
October 18th, 2015
By Chloe Cornell
I’m a 8th grader and live in Westchester, NY. I love tennis, soul cycle, fashion, hanging with my friends, and traveling around the world. Camp Vega is my summer home and my favorite place on earth! I founded the company #Kindnessistherealcool for my Mitzvah Project, and invite everyone to visit us on Instagram @kindnessistherealcool and join the movement. I celebrated my Bat Mitzvah in March, 2015.
Daryn’s Bat Mitzvah: Traveling the World!
Recently, I attended my best friend, Daryn’s Bat Mitzvah. Her theme was traveling the world. Since she and her family moved from New York to London this year, they have had the opportunity to visit many different countries, and it translated into an amazing Bat Mitzvah theme! Everything about the party reflected her theme from the invitations to the party favors.
The invitation set the tone and got everyone excited for the event. The envelope mimicked airmail with silver and hot pink stripes instead of the traditional red and blue border. The inside of the envelope and the back of the invitation had a silver passport stamp design, and the details for the party were in passport-like booklets.
Daryn’s invitation ensemble
Upon arrival at the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center in New York City, there was a beautiful display of giant luggage trunks with flowers.
The entrance to the Rainbow Room
After you went up the elevator, there was a wall of clocks (like you would find in an airport) displaying the time in different cities around the world, including Daryn’s favorite places such as London, Paris, and Beach Lake, Pennsylvania, where she goes to camp!
Daryn in front of the wall of clocks
In the kids’ cocktail room, there were many fun games and activities. There was a photo booth with a green screen and you could select different “tourist postcard” backdrops for your picture. I thought this was a clever tie-in to her theme. Below is a photo of the different backdrops on display.
Different backgrounds for the photo booth postcards
They also had a casino table where you could win an iWatch, a jewelry station where you could design bracelets and necklaces, and a unique basketball/ping pong station where you could bounce the ping pong ball and try to get it into the miniature basketball hoop. This game, (photographed below), was a big hit with the boys and also a very clever and original idea.
Unique basketball/ping pong station
After cocktail hour was over, we were led into the main room of the Bat Mitzvah. It was absolutely beautiful. The centerpieces on the tables were pink flowers designed to make a globe. The dance floor moved in a circle like a globe! The tablecloths were decorated with a passport stamp design. Postcards from around the world were on the tables and each guest received a mini suitcase with globe chocolate balls inside.
Pictures of the main room:
For Daryn’s entrance, she was carried into the room on a “throne.” The men carrying her were dressed in London Guard costumes and they were playing “God Save the Queen.” It was hilarious!
Daryn’s grand entrance
Over the course of the night, many gifts were given out on the dance floor. There were silver trucker hats, bucket hats, sunglasses, lax pinnies, glow sticks, t-shirts, neck pillows, and sleeping masks. There were various logo designs on all of the giveaways. Some featured Daryn’s initials in the Pan Am logo design. Others had a line of planes. Some hats featured the abbreviated names of the places Daryn has lived including “LNDON” (photograph below) and “NYC.”
Some of the “swag” from Daryn’s celebration
Some additional details included a live band along with the DJ which brought a lot of energy into the room. Daryn’s montage featured her narrating over video and photos of her travels around the world which was entertaining and special.
Later in the evening, they handed out grilled cheese and doughnuts on the dance floor. Kids had an ice cream sundae station, and my favorite, a cookie shot station, which is a chocolate chip cookie shaped as a small cup filled with milk. YUM!
The kids’ party favors were black duffle bags for the boys with the airplane logo, and girls received woven beach bags (pictured below) with sequins smiley faces and DD for the eyes – Daryn’s initials. Daryn designed these bags herself and they are great! We also received sweatshirts with the map of the world printed on the back.
Favor for the boys
Favor for the girls
On the way out of the building, we passed by those giant trunks from the beginning of the night. They were opened and filled with candy, tins of popcorn, and cupcakes for people to take home.
Daryn’s theme was completely tailored to her and every detail was perfect. I had the best night and I know that everyone else did too. Mazel Tov Daryn!
Me with my friend Daryn
The following vendors helped to make Daryn’s celebration special:
Venue, The Rainbow Room; Event planner (games, entrance decor, candy station): Victoria Dubin Events; Event designer/floral: Lewis Miller Designs; Music Entertainment: More than Music; Band: Element Music; Photography: Michael Jurick Photography; Montage and Videographer: Jacklight Productions
Read more of Chloe’s blog posts:
Blog #1 here
Blog #2 here
Blog #3 here
Blog #4 here
Blog #5 here
Blog #6 here
October 18th, 2015
Chateau Briand Caterers, Long Island’s premier event location for Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvahs, is owned and operated by the Scotto Brothers and is centrally located in Nassau County, Long Island. Celebrate your child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah in a unique location which features all new décor and ballrooms plus a stunning outdoor South Beach inspired garden oasis.
The unique style and trendy atmosphere of Chateau Briand makes this catering venue one-of-a-kind. Indoors, guests experience magnificent décor with soaring ceilings and elegant décor. Outdoors, guests celebrate the occasion in a South Beach inspired garden oasis which is complete with swaying palm trees, cabanas and reflecting pools.
Chateau Briand Caterers Has Beautiful Event Spaces For Your Bar Bat Mitzvah Celebration
A sleek modern lounge with lighted tables and accents
Their versatile lounge set-ups are chic and sophisticated
A perfect set-up for a nightclub themed party
Soaring ceilings with elegant decor
Outdoor event space
New Saturnia Ballroom features wood flooring throughout,
soaring ceilings, elegant decor and high-tech AV for lighting and sound
The Outdoor Garden Oasis is inspired by South Beach with palm trees,
cabanas, reflecting pools and fire coves
To learn more about Chateau Briand Caterers, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
October 15th, 2015
Planning a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah celebration can be stressful. There are many details and decisions that need to be made for your family. It’s a milestone event that will be shared with family and friends and remembered for years to come.
Many families get their creative ideas by seeing how others celebrated.
The following families celebrated their child’s Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah in New Jersey.
We hope these give you inspiration for your child’s party.
Bright, bold graphics were the theme at Sydney’s Bat Mitzvah bash. Read more about her celebration in Livingston, NJ here
Cole and Chase’s Amazon Adventure B’nai Mitzvah was inspired by a family trip to the rain forest. Read more about this celebration in Monmouth Beach, NJ here
Gabi’s showstopping Bat Mitzvah was planned by her mom, Lisa Ivler, an event planner in the Tri-State area. Read more about her celebration here
Jenna’s Candy Bar themed Bat Mitzvah in Freehold, NJ, was a DIY affair with mom, dad and even her brother pitching in! Read more about her celebration here
Family and football are everything to the Weinstein family, who held son Jackson’s Bar Mitzvah celebration at MetLife stadium. Read more about this celebration here
For the Kossak B’nai Mitzvah, the boys chose a theme that was the perfect mix between hot and cool as the brothers are very different – like “Fire and Ice.” Read more about this celebration here.
“Madi Takes Manhattan” was a great theme for Jamnik family from Livingston, New Jersey where the celebration at the W Hotel in Hoboken overlooked Manhattan.
Read more about this celebration here
The Levine family from East Brunswick, New Jersey celebrated with a “Vineyard Vines” themed Bat Mitzvah.
Read more about this celebration here
It was “A Day in the Life of Aly” for the Kratchman family, from Monroe, New Jersey
Read more about this celebration here
The Kratchman family celebrated with a video game themed Bar Mitzvah for their son Emery.
Read more about this celebration here
It was a “Sydsational” celebration for the Dictrow family from Marlboro, New Jersey
Read more about this celebration here
The Kaufman family of Marlboro, New Jersey, celebrated with a boardwalk theme and an edible chocolate invitation!
Read more about this celebration here
The Gary family celebrated son Spencer’s Bar Mitzvah with the theme of A Night of Champions
Read more about this celebration here
The Silverstein family of Morganville, New Jersey celebrated their daughter Brooke’s Bat Mitzvah by re-creating a summer day with a Boardwalk-inspired theme
Read more about this celebration here
The Berman family of Westfield, New Jersey, celebrated “13th Annual Ethan Awards,” as his Bar Mitzvah theme
Read more about this celebration here
The Goldfine family of Wayne, New Jersey, celebrated daughter Melissa’s Bat Mitzvah with a “Broadway Bash”
Read more about this celebration here
The Engel family of Manalapan, New Jersey, celebrated using Delaney’s favorite color, Tiffany blue
Read more about this celebration here
The Ceitlin family of Marlboro, New Jersey, celebrated their son Jared’s Bar Mitzvah with a March Madness theme!
Read more about this celebration here
The Singer family of Tenafly, New Jersey, celebrated daughter Billie’s Bat Mitzvah with a celebration that felt like a Rock concert
Read more about this celebration here
The Rosenzweig family of Closter, New Jersey, celebrated son Jake’s Bar Mitzvah with a “Jammin’ with Jake” theme
Read more about this celebration here
The Sollender family from Short Hills, New Jersey, celebrated their son Ethan’s Bar Mitzvah with a theme based on his initial which is also his nickname
Read more about this celebration here
The Beinhaker family from Westfield, New Jersey, celebrated son Camden’s Bar Mitzvah over Labor Day weekend at Camp Kinder Ring in Hopewell Junction, New York
Read more about this celebration here
The Keller family celebrated son Zach’s Bar Mitzvah at the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center in Little Falls, New Jersey
Read about this celebration here
The Frankel family of Randolph, New Jersey, celebrated daughter Emma’s Bat Mitzvah with an “Emma-tainment” theme
Read more about this celebration here
The Golden family from Franklin Lakes, New Jersey celebrated at Trail’s End Camp in Beach Lake, Pennsylvania
Read more about this celebration here
The Mandel family from East Brunswick, New Jersey, had daughter Alexa’s Bat Mitzvah with a “glowing night” with a hip club vibe
Read more about this celebration here
The Ackerman family celebrated Alex’s Bar Mitzvah with lots of DIY touches
Read more about this celebration here
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October 14th, 2015
Atlantis Banquets & Events is a full-service Bar Mitzvah & Bat Mitzvah catering venue located within the Long Island Aquarium. They specialize in weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, proms, birthday parties, and other special and corporate events. They offer incomparable service and exquisite cuisine, and can tailor a menu to your requirements and budget.
Your once-in-a-lifetime celebration not only deserves upscale kosher-style catering, but it also demands the whimsy and wonder that they can provide in their one-of-a-kind setting.
Whether you’re looking for an intimate place for a quiet party, a large hall for hundreds of well-wishers, or a unique setting surrounded by water, Atlantis Banquets & Events is the right choice for your child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration.
In the same venue, they offer a variety of different looks. Here are a few examples:
The Coral Reef Tank
The Formal Sea Star Ballroom
The Terrace Room
The Riverfront
The Shark Room
The Coliseum Room
The Koi Pond
The Crab Villa
To learn more about Atlantis Banquets & Events, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
