July 27th, 2011
The below “Best Bar Mitzvah Invitation” ever has been circulating around the internet for years. If you are in the throws of planning your child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah, it will certainly make you laugh.
We wish we knew who to credit for this creative work, but a Mitzvah Market reader forwarded it to us.
Enjoy!
It is with great stress, emotional and physical fatigue and incredible financial sacrifice beyond comprehension,
that we invite you to join us as our wonderful son
Jacob Adam
is called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, May 12th – (yes we realize its Mother’s Day Weekend)
Temple Israel
14 Coleytown Road
Westport, Connecticut 06880
at the ungodly hour of 9 am
Even though you don’t really need to be there until 10:20am to catch the real action
If you make it through the 3 hour service,
please skip the kiddush (it’s just cookies and cake)
and join us instead for the ostentatious evening meal (Kosher, my husband’s idea),
which starts at 7 PM, (not 8 PM or you will miss out on the 2000 canapés)
Birchwood Country Club
25 Kings Hwy S
Westport , CT 06880
(Which we had to join just for this event and you would not believe the initiation fees)
Please have the courtesy of showing up if you RSVP that you are
attending, or you will be billed for $210.00 a plate if you are a
no-show. Please RSVP as soon as you get this and not the day before the
cut-off date. I can’t take the stress
The gift of choice is either green, or contains a routing and account number
Hope you can make it! Lisa and David Miller
Dress: Black Tie optional
Theme: 007 James Bond
Kippot and Matching Eye Patch will be provided
July 27th, 2011
Sarah Schuster celebrated her Bat Mitzvah on June 4, 2011 with a service at Temple Beth David in Commack, New York followed by a party at Temple Chaverim in Plainview, New York.
She absolutely loves fashion and everything coordinated with this theme, from her magazine-style sign-in book and the fashion inspired centerpieces to the shopping bag cake.
All party photography below was done by DanceJock Productions. The rest of the vendor information is listed at the bottom of this spotlight.
Featured above (L-R): Dad David, Bat Mitzvah girl Sarah, younger brother Evan and Mom Robin.
Sarah’s bright pink invitation created by Beth Regino conveyed “fashion” as soon as it was opened.
Sarah’s beautiful short white dress with accents of pewter flowers was from It’s Simply For You in Syosset, New York.
Lighter Than Air worked closely with Mom Robin on the decor. She tells us she wanted to use wire forms as part of the centerpieces and found wire shoes, pocketbooks and a mannequin form online. She decorated them herself with silk flowers, ribbons and rhinestones! She went on to explain that Arthur from Lighter Than Air was great to work with and incorporated some of the forms into very cool, large glass vases.
Sarah’s red carpet entrance outside of Temple Chaverim
Ligther Than Air added a hot pink base to this mannequin form for a unique “fashion” inspired centerpiece
This centerpiece, with a wire shoe form in the vase had a hot pink base and hot pink shade!
DanceJock Productions supplied two unique “shoe” chairs which the kids lounged on during the party
DanceJock Productions provided the musical entertainment for Sarah’s celebration with George as the MC. Mom Robin says he was the perfect blend of fun for the kids and adults without being too overwhelming at the party.
Sarah “makes her entrance”
Sarah with the DanceJock crew
MC George gives her a spin
The sign-in book was designed by Mom Robin with some help from a friend who was able to photo shop images together. She used the Website Blurb.com and although it was time consuming, she says if you’re computer savvy (or have friends who are) it’s worth it and is also very cost effective. See some of the pages below which alternated with color coordinated blank pages where guests could sign-in:
Hasson Caterers created Sarah’s amazing shopping bag cake that matched the theme perfectly.
The family gathers around the cake for Sarah’s candle lighting ceremony
Parties By Commack Girls created Sarah’s T-shirt favors.
The double “S” logo was used throughout the party
There were two different designs. The girls received a fitted v-neck and it was a crew neck for the boys
Mom Robin tied a ribbon around the favors and created the name tags herself using the double “s” logo
Mitzvah Mom Robin has this advice for our readers, “My best advice is to stay organized and above all else, try to stay sane. You’ve likely spent lots of time meeting with numerous vendors and believe you’ve chosen the best DJ/photographer/caterer for your affair, right? Don’t be afraid to ask for their advice and don’t get crazy if something doesn’t go exactly as planned because you’re the only one who will know! Everyone else will just see a beautiful family and an awesome party. We had the celebration my daughter was dreaming of!”
Sarah turned her love of fashion into a successful clothing drive. She collected roughly 50 bags of clothing for the Nachlas Maharim Clothing Drive. This organization has been collecting and distributing clothing for Jewish families in need for over 20 years. Contact Shelley at 631-225-7915 to donate.
The following vendors helped to make Sarah’s Bat Mitzvah special. If you give any of them a call, please let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue: Temple Chaverim
Caterer: Hasson Caterers 516-367-1200
Music Entertainment: MC George, DanceJock Productions 631-242-0042
Favors: Parties by Commack Girls, Inc. 917-686-6426
Party Entertainment: Photo booth, DanceJock 631-242-0042
Invitations: Beth Regino 631-499-3628 invites4u@verizon.net
Cake: Hasson Caterers
Décor/Florist: Lighter Than Air 516-933-3210
Sign-In Book: Blurb.com
Sarah’s Dress: It’s Simply For You 516-921-2863
Mom’s Dress: 2 B Seen 516-921-5777
Dad and Evan’s Suits: Lord & Taylor
Transportation: First Student Bus Company 631-842-7620
Photographer (Temple): Shari Manko Photography 516-467-6760
Photographer (Party): DanceJock Zap shots 631-242-0042
Videographer: DanceJock 631-242-0042
July 24th, 2011
NY Lounge Décor is a full service décor company.
They provide lounge set ups that include sofas, ottomans, and lighted acrylic furniture. They also have many unique pieces that they build themselves. Their extensive décor includes piping and draping as well.
David Flood from NY Lounge Decor says, “You can change the atmosphere of your event with just a little lighting and décor…any room can look amazing.”
Check out how NY Lounge Decor transformed these rooms by clicking here
For more information on NY Lounge Decor, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
July 20th, 2011
Adam Farber celebrated his Bar Mitzvah in April of 2010 at Warehouse 5 in Island Park, New York. Mom Michelle is the owner of M. Studio Events and planned every detail for their “Adamcrombie” theme. She is known for branding and we are excited to show you all her very clever ideas.
All photography is by Kornfeld Studios and the rest of the vendor information is listed at the bottom.
Pictured above L-R: Older sister Sammi, Dad Scott, Bar Mitzvah boy Adam and Mom Michelle
Michelle created the “Adamcrombie” theme, and wanted her concept to tell a story and tie together all the details. Her idea started with the invitation below and came to life at their celebration when guests watched their entrance video created by Ethan from Kornfeld Studios.
Take a look at their creative entrance video here
In the video, Adam arrives at the Abercrombie offices and meets with an executive, (played by his grandfather). He explains that he has a great idea to get their company on its feet again. Skeptically, the owner listens and says, “Kid, I will give you until April 10th to get this business going.” The video shows Adam working very hard to turn things around. This all made sense to their guests who arrived at their celebration to find the venue set up as a store. It was complete with friends and family discount cards, clothing hanging on racks and all the other details you will see below.
Michelle told us, “What I was truly trying to accomplish first and foremost, was to celebrate our son’s Bar Mitzvah in a way that he would love, but I also wanted to showcase my talents in launching my event planning business.”
Michelle wanted to re-create an Abercrombie store experience and her attention to detail began with their invitation. Take a look below:
Guests received the box above which contained the invitation and a T-shirt. They probably thought they were receiving something they ordered from an Abercrombie store!
Each guest received this T-shirt
Inside they found the invitation above with a perforated RSVP postcard at the bottom
The RSVP postcard
Dazzling Parties created the foam core facade for the outside of Warehouse 5. Guests knew they were entering “Adamcrombie” before getting inside!
Guests felt as if they were entering a store!
Inside Warehouse 5
“Adamcrombie” T-shirts were placed over chairs in the lounge area
Photos of Adam taken by Kornfeld Studios were used as decor
The bar was stocked with stacks of T-shirts!
Big blow-ups of Adam line the walls
Michelle didn’t leave out any detail to brand this space “Adamcrombie!” A wall was created to appear as a dressing room!
Using custom stickers, buckets were filled with brightly colored T-shirts
Candy was on display
Custom pillows were found throughout the space
Sale signs with accessories lined every table
Custom napkins
Even the soap in the restrooms!
A display of “Adamcrombie” cologne with candy inside
Adam appropriately “makes his entrance” in a shopping cart with the EJ The DJ crew!
Mom Michelle with the EJ The DJ crew all in “Adamcrombie” T-shirts
The details for Adamcrombie also spilled over into the food presentation. “Adamcrumbie” for the cupcakes!
Even the food was delivered to guests in branded cups
Mom Michelle gives Adam a hug
Adam and his Dad Scott
Adam and his Dad take a turn playing the drums
A special photo shoot was done with Adam and that photo appeared on the favor bags. Looks just like the bags from Abercrombie!
Each bag had a real receipt explaining what they were getting
The boys received a heather gray zip up with their last name personalized down the arm and the back said, “Adamcrombie Bar Mitzvah Division”
The girls received a reversible blue fleece “flash dance” style sweatshirt. Their last name was also down the sleeve
Here is the back
Additionally, the boys received this green T-shirt
And the girls received this pink one!
Adam’s Bar Mitzvah service took place at home. There was a very special moment during the service when Adam and his grandfather “Poppy” were Bar Mitzvah’d together!
Mitzvah Advice from Michelle
“Organization, creativity and working with amazing people will get you to your end result. That is why my business has evolved into more of a “party” concierge service, rather than event planning. I can offer just one or two of the elements that you see in Adam’s party, or work with a client to organize the entire event. My main objective is for my client (who ultimately becomes a friend) to be a guest at their own party. I love dotting every “I’ and crossing every “T.” It makes me happy to see the end result, but I LOVE the process!”
Bar Mitzvah Vendors
Venue: Warehouse 5, 516-432-2400
Party Planner/Favors/Invitations: Mom Michelle Farber, M. Studio Events 516-456-8715
Music Entertainment: MC Kershel, EJ The DJ, 631-348-7848
Party Entertainment: Photo Booth, Video Arcade, Barry Becker Starlight Entertainment 516-764-2061
Décor/Florist: Dazzling Parties, 516-766-1471
Photographer/Videographer: Kornfeld Studios, 516-678-7180
July 10th, 2011
By Cindy Silvert, www.easybreezygourmet.com
My dear reader, we did it! We laughed, we cried, we “saved” money, we Bar Mitzvahed. My son’s long anticipated special day has come and gone. So how did I do? (Enough about him!) Did I fight the good fight? Did I stick to my guns? Did I go rogue or buckle? Here’s how I rate myself: Hypocrite? Check. Over Budget? Check. Obsessive? Check. Sleeping Pills? Check. Check. Check. Lists of lists that begat yet more lists? Check. Very Happy Bar Mitzvah Boy and Guests? Check Plus. Thrilled with how it turned out? Yup.
While certain things didn’t work out exactly as anticipated (ie. the budget), the focus and tone of the day were on the mark. My son arrived neither by helicopter nor camel, in fact, I’m not even sure how he got home. The Bar Mitzvah was low on fanfare, high on Simcha and good clean fun.
Here’s what happened in the home stretch: Seventy two hours before the big day, this ex-florist was out of the country wondering whether she’d bother with centerpieces. (The ones in her head were just perfect, so why mess with it?) I’d like to think that if I hadn’t had centerpieces, I’d have made quite a statement, who knows, maybe saved the world. And while I’d like to think that statement might have been: “Centerpieces suck!” or “I guess my mother-in-law ate the centerpieces, again!” there would no doubt have been those who would have interpreted that statement as: “By golly she’s cheap!” or “Huh?” or “Where the hell is the center of the table?” In the end, I decided that if I were to find something on the way home from the airport, so be it. If not, so be it. Clever, I know. Either way, I’d write some nonsense about it. So we’re good.
Things I get an A+ on:
1. Choosing an incredible location, caterer and band.
2. Going low key/low budget on centerpieces.
3. Not knowing the tablecloth color nor losing sleep over it. (*refill Ativan)
4. Refusing to print invites for family or friends.
5. Hiring a doll of a caterer to plan and execute the family BBQ.
6. Doing my own make up. (I write this prior to picture viewing)
7. Not delivering a speech.
Things I was just lucky to have:
1. Rabbis who let us do things just how we wanted.
2. A son who did his job.
3. Dream weather.
4. Professionals all round.
5. A husband. Need I say more?
6. Marvelous friends.
Things I hope to obsess less about next time:
1. The schedule. Kids will be kids regardless of what this old lady plans. In the end, I hired a bunch of counselors and told them to do whatever they wanted. I’d rather not discuss the number of times I reordered the activities prior to this life affirming decision. Ever. The kids had a blast.
2. The hotel baskets. This one wasn’t my fault. I asked both my husband and trusted “BFF” (yes, it’s in quotations for a reason) whether I ought to include home baked Mandelbroit, assuming they would call me insane and save me from myself. Both failed me.
3. Giveaways. I know. I ranted against these in a most earnest fashion. Even I believed I meant it, but in the end, I knew my son would be embarrassed without them. So while we didn’t give away sweats or even shorts, our modestly priced, cleverly designed door prizes were well received. The things we do for love…
Things I didn’t need but was glad to have:
1. A live band.
2. Four counselors –you never know.
3. A backup plan in case of rain. As if…
4. Enough water and ice cream to sustain a small nation, for a millennium, perhaps two.
5. First aid supplies, suntan lotion, towels and citronella.
6. Extra art supplies, in case of bad weather or bored kids.
7. We put a whole lot of elbow grease into fixing up the house for the big day, and it looks darn tootin’. Still, I can’t help but wonder why it wasn’t me who got the face lift.
Things I hope I don’t do again next time:
1. Buckle into printing an invite for kids. I ended up having to print these on my own (don’t ask), so they didn’t cost much, but that’s beside the point. I expect there will be some cool technology next time around that will render invitations obsolete. Hopefully someone will tell me about it.
2. Hide the suntan lotion & towels.
3. Give my siblings important jobs. (Talk about not getting an A+)
4. Tattoo the To Do list on my forehead.
5. Deliver a child who will be Bar Mitzvahed shortly after two Jewish Holidays and much travel.
6. Buy six back-up outfits for my daughter (Stop snickering, I only kept one for myself.)
7. Abandon my painting and writing during planning phases 16A through 437G.
8. Fail to plug my painting and writing (incessantly) while blogging.
What now? Happily, I shall resume my painting and writing. Yes, I paint and write! More details you say? As you surely intuited, I am working on a Cookbook/Harlequin romance titled: Classy Eating/Trashy Reading (Who isn’t?) It claims to be funny and is full of easy-to-make, money-back-guaranteed recipes. It will be published before the end of the year, or my name is mud. Check out easybreezygourmet.com for updates and secret sauces. Wherefore my art? Go to artcindy.com to see what I’m painting and where I’m exhibiting (and if my website exists.) Send comments so I know you’re still there. Wishing you the best summer ever & thanks for sharing (oh right, that was me).
Til next time,
Cindy
PS: Look out for J’s Bowling Bar-Mitzvah Blog in three short years (who me, play favorites?)
Read the Silvert Bar Mitzvah Family Spotlight story here.
About Cindy Silvert
Cindy Lynn Silvert took the long route to the States from Canada via Israel, where she studied, worked and had her first two children. A lover of the Arts, Cindy is a professionally trained actor, prolific artist and writer. She has designed educational software, curricula and museums exhibits in addition to editing two books. She writes for a number of sites including easybreezygourmet.com where she shares culinary secrets, shortcuts and tips. She is also a featured chef and lead contributor of metroimma.com. Cindy is also an artist, check out artcindy.com to follow her shows in Brooklyn, Yonkers, Chelsea and more.
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July 10th, 2011
It’s hard writing these stories while hungry!
Our readers loved our past story called, Mitzvah Exit: Something Delicious For the Ride Home. Then recently, we reported about a new french fry truck called, The Frying Dutchman, but today, it’s all about grilled cheese!
Gorilla Cheese NYC has joined the New York City food truck revolution. They are taking one of our favorite comfort foods to a new level.
To find their truck on the streets of NYC, just follow them on Twitter
They use fresh local breads and diverse cheeses to create grilled cheese sandwiches like the “Brooklyn Special” which features fresh asiago with Prosciutto de Parma on the inside or relive your Mom’s classic after-school grilled cheese called, “The Classic” with american cheese on buttery white bread.
Check out other types below:
Challah bread with American & Saute Sweet Onions
Challah bread with Cheddar and Bacon in & out
Challah bread with American, Munster, bacon & egg
They also offer tasty sides such as crispy Tater Tots, Killer Mac & Cheese, Cup of Tomato Soup & Mac & Cheese Bites.
Plus, a delicious smores desert on homemade graham cracker bread.
To learn more about Gorilla Cheese NYC, check out their Website.
July 6th, 2011
On April 30, 2011 the Halperin family held their son Benjamin’s Bar Mitzvah service at B’nai Israel Congregation in Rockville, Maryland. Hours later his celebration continued at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Although this sounds very much like the start of all our Mitzvah Family Spotlight stories, it is like no other we have reported on before.
We were hanging on every word Mitzvah Mom Judi told us about what happened hours prior to her son Ben’s Bar Mitzvah service. Please continue reading to learn more…
Pictured L-R: Sister Meredith, Dad Ken, Mom Judi and Bar Mitzvah boy Benjamin.
Imagine this: You are expecting 70 guests who have traveled from out of town for a Friday night Oneg dinner and a full weekend of activities, then the unexpected happens. Here is what Mom Judi told us:
“At 5pm Friday night, my son Ben had an emergency appendectomy. He was released from the hospital at 7am, went home, showered, and then off to shul where he was flawless…speech and everything! He made it to his party, even his wonderful surgeon, Dr. Marmom came to offer his support. Although he couldn’t dance much, he still had a blast.” She goes on to explain, “All 170 guests at the Bar Mitzvah were in awe! If you can imagine (in a conservative shul) when the Rabbi introduced Ben to give his speech, all 500 congregants and guests clapped – it was really a moment. Although much of the weekend was a blur due to Ben’s appendectomy, he has received so much praise for how he handled this situation. His poise on the bimah, can-do attitude and sense of humor. We are so proud of his accomplishment. As a friend put it…’It was a humbling experience for our family, friends and the congregation to witness his grit and performance first hand.'”
We had to share some pictures from this courageous Bar Mitzvah boy’s celebration!
This celebration didn’t have any particular theme, but the party was based on Ben and his favorite color blue.
Place cards with customized clips by farfromboringpromotions.com
Ben makes his entrance on the shoulders of the Washington Talent staff. Mom Judi tells us that MC Fresh handled Ben with such care and concern to make sure he got the most out of his special day
Ben’s friends get in on the action
Perfect Party created two logos for Ben’s celebration that were used in different ways.
Ben loves Root Beer! So the above Root Beer logo was on the shirts and on cups. For dessert, the kids were given a cup with the logo that had vanilla ice cream and an individual can of Barq’s Root Beer. This logo was also on a sticker for the kids shirt bags and on the menu cards and table numbers for the kids
Ben’s favor bag
The adult table numbers and menus featured the above logo, Ben 4.30.11 and was also used as a gobo on the wall
We love this idea! Mom Judi purchased a tallis bag and materials and had family members each take a turn with a few stitches (or more). Aunts, cousins (1st, 2nd and 3rd), Ben’s Nana, a few friends as well as Ken, Meredith and Ben himself! Judi did 95% of the bag and then had it finished with a very special message from her which was embroidered on the inside. She included a note on the inside with the names of everyone who participated.
For Ben’s Mitzvah Project, he decided to support the Edeyo Foundation, a non-profit organization that built a school in Haiti prior to the earthquake, but is now in rebuilding mode. He has raised over $2500 for Edeyo and sent 10 large boxes of school supplies and backpacks to them. He did this by holding a supply drive at his sister Meredith’s Elementary School over the winter break. Last summer, they honored Benjamin at their 3rd anniversary party for his efforts as a young boy who wanted to make a difference. Ben was picked up from sleepaway camp for a 24 hour period of time so he could be driven to NYC for the event. He was presented his humanitarian award by actress Michele Rodriguez.
Ben with all the school supplies he had collected for donation
The Halperin family gave out bags of “blue” cotton candy with a label that said, “We’re BLUE this day is through…thank you for joining us!”
The following vendors made Ben’s day special. If you give any of them a call, please tell them you learned about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue: Maggiano’s Little Italy, 202-966-3108
Party Planner: Rochelle Iserson, 240-605-2206
Photographer/Videographer: AHAVA Photography 410-415-0876
Music Entertainment: Washington Talent, DJ/MC: FRESH with SoFRESH Entertainment, 301-762-1800
Favors: t-shirts/flashlights/place cards (clips), Farfromboring Promotions.com, Lincoln Kiem 561-999-9097
Photo Booth: Majectic Photo Booth
Magician: Josh Norris (Washington Talent) 301-762-1800
Invitations: RSVP Invitations, Robyn Feinberg 770-351-9556
Logos: Party Perfect: Laura@partyperfectorlando.com
Décor/florist: DaVinci’s Florist/Lighting 301-588-8900
Bus For Young Guests: Coughlin Inc: 301- 977-8500
Hotel For Out Of Town Guests: Homewood Suites/Hilton Garden Inn Shady Grove: 240-507-1800
Party Security: Larry Yates/Diverse Services: 301-412-0376
Video Montage: Fine Productions 770-399-0800
Calligraphy: SpritesInk, Lisa Sprites 301-916-6870
Menu Cards/Table Numbers/Stickers: Presentech 404-745-9595, 800-436-9335
Any special touches: Gift boxes included all items that were from Maryland—cookies, candies, nuts, Old Bay flavored chips, Maryland playing cards and water bottles with Ben’s logo. A big sticker on the front said, “Welcome to Ben’s Bar Mitzvah Weekend.”
June 29th, 2011
Are you looking for a fun alternative treat for your guests as they leave your child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah or any type of party?
The Frying Dutchmen hit the streets in May 2011 when Ben Goldberg, 23 and Jacob Davenport, 20 decided they didn’t want to work in Corporate America. They now bring delicious French Fries to you in their gourmet kitchen on wheels.
Their all-natural menu offers both sweet potato and Belgian-style French Fries accompanied by a selection of creative and wacky dipping sauces. You pick the fries, the size and then the sauce. No matter what you prefer, whether it is spicy, sweet, tangy, or robust, there is a sauce for everyone.
Their menu is constantly changing and all of their sauces and fries are made from scratch of the highest quality, all natural ingredients. They even have sauce options if you have a food allergy.
All of their sauces are made by “Top Chef” contestant Dave Martin and they all have creative names. Check out a few of our favorites:
Locked n’ Loaded – Sour Cream, Applewood Smoked Bacon & Sharp New York Cheddar Cheese
Guacahummus – Guacomole + Hummus = Amazing
Truffle Shuffle – White Turffle & Parmesan Cream
The Big Apple Butter – Cinnamon Maple Butter
For more information on The Frying Dutchman, check out their Website or give them a call at 646-397-1379.
June 26th, 2011
Julia Lisi celebrated her Bat Mitzvah in 2009 and did a terrific Mitzvah Project which benefited The Bali Children’s Project.
We think this idea can be duplicated by any child across the country and asked her some questions to get more details on what she did.
Please continue reading:
MM: Why did you decide to take on this particular project?
JL: I had heard about the great work The Bali Children’s Project and Linda Venter were doing with Balinese children, and that they had begun a knitting and sewing club to help make the young women more self-sufficient by giving them a commercial skill. I also knit so I thought it would be a good connection.
MM: Can you give us details of your Mitzvah Project.
JL: My friend and I posted flyers and sent emails to everyone we knew – especially our classmates at Temple – and asked for everyone’s leftover yarn, knitting patterns, and other supplies and we had a drop box in our Temples to collect it. Then we held a bake sale at school and raised money. We gave the yarn, patterns, supplies and money to Linda Venter. She bought more knitting supplies with the money.
We were very lucky that one mother of a kid at Temple once had a yarn store and didn’t know what to do with the leftover yarn once the store closed. She was so happy to know it would go to a good cause. We found that everyone had yarn left over from various projects they had made.
The Balinese children with their donated knitting supplies
MM: Did your project have a start and end date?:
JL: The project was begun in the fall of 2008 and was completed by my Bat Mitzvah date (3/21/09).
MM: In your own words, what does it mean to you to do a Mitzvah Project for your Bat Mitzvah?
JL: I was really proud that I was able to collect as much yarn and knitting patterns and supplies as I did, as well as raising some money through a bake sale. It made me feel like I could make a difference. Later, Linda sent me a photo of the women knitting and told me how important my contribution was so I really felt a part of things and understood what my project meant.
MM: How did you go about actually collecting the knitting supplies?
JL: We sent out emails to everyone we knew and asked the class parents at our Temple to send an email to every classmate. We had days where the drop box at the Temple was set up so that people knew when they could drop off their old yarn. The collection part of the project lasted about 3 or 4 months.
We would like to thank Julia for sharing her project with Mitzvah Market!
June 23rd, 2011
Are you trying to come up with a giveaway/favor for your child’s friends at their upcoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah?
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