
The Ackerman family from Bayside, New York celebrated son Alex’s Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, March 11, 2017 with a service at Hillcrest Jewish Center in Flushing, New York and a Kiddush luncheon following. There was a party in Alex’s honor the following day, Sunday, March 12, 2017 at East Meadow Jewish Center in East Meadow, New York. Since Alex’s Bar Mitzvah fell on Purim, the family created a carnival and boardwalk atmosphere like Coney Island.
Pictured L-R: Dad Marc, Sister Brianna, Bar Mitzvah Boy Alex and Mom Lauren.
The photographer was Ira Rosen Studio Photography and the rest of the vendor information is listed at the end of the spotlight.
Kippot/Family/Invitation











Special Party Touches








Mitzvah Decor
Lighter Than Air transformed the ballroom of the East Meadow Jewish Center into a carnival atmosphere for this celebration.











Mitzvah Fun and Games
Send in The Clowns provided the games, carnival tents, and picnic benches.








Candle Lighting and DJ Fun









Mitzvah Cake/Favors










Purim Mitzvah Exit Treats
Since the Bar Mitzvah celebration took place during the Purim holiday, the Ackerman family offered Hamantaschen, grape juice, personalized water bottles and bags for guests to fill with sweet treats from the candy cart.











Mitzvah Project
Alex collected donations of new and gently used costumes which tied in perfectly with the Purim holiday. He collected over 200 costumes which will be donated to charity.
Advice from Mom Lauren
Have fun planning and remember to take a minute to look around the room while the party is in action and take it all in. See how much fun everyone is having especially your Bar/Bat Miztvah child and how all your hard work paid off. Be proud!
Vendor Directory
The following vendors helped to make Alex’s Bar Mitzvah special. If you give any of them a call, let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Temples/Caterer/Cake: East Meadow Jewish Center, 516-483-4991/President Caterers, 516-367-1200
Decor: Lighter Than Air Events, 516-933-3210
DJs/Music/Band: ET Events, 516-826-6900
Games/Amusements: Send in the Clowns, 516-354-1515
Green Screen Photo Booth: Amuse Us Events, 516-667-6100
Invitation: Invitations by Fran, 718-288-1542
Photography/Videography: The Ira Rosen Studio, 516-679-1585
Kiddush Luncheon Catering: Jay Geller, Bagel Boss/Lake Success, 516-437-7100
Draw String Bags: Cray Cray Promos, 201-266-6388
Air Brush Designs On-Site: AM Studios, 516-395-1260
Logo’d Sweatshirts: Print Station NY, 516-305-4396
Mom Lauren’s dress: Dress Gala, 631-486-7737
Alex’s service clothes: Kenny’s Menswear, 516-921-2660