Harry Potter Themed Bar Mitzvah

Adar Gurvitch tells Mitzvah Market, “My son Dylan learned how to go with the flow when it came to his Bar Mitzvah. Snowstorm, hospitalizations, Rabbi out with Covid…you name it, it happened!” They finally were able to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah with a service at Temple Israel Center White Plains. They had 40 guests followed by a family zoom where they screened his montage for the first time. Included was a “cameo” by a Harry Potter actor which Dylan loved since this was the themed of his Bar Mitzvah.

Pictured above (L-R) Mom Adar, sister Kyla, brother Aidan, Bar Mitzvah boy Dylan, and dad Sam

The day of their scheduled “drive by” celebration there was a snow storm and it was postponed for 2 weeks but when it finally took place, they had a doughnut truck, fire pits and balloon decor! 

Rebecca Weiss Photography took the photos and the rest of the vendors are listed at the bottom.

Bar Mitzvah Details

Proud parents with Dylan on the bimah

Many family members couldn't be "live" with them at the Temple, so they ordered fan cutouts of them! They made everyone laugh and definitely brought some levity to the Covid situation

Harry Potter themed Mitzvah Boxes were sent to guests and included Kippot, masks, sanitizers and Harry Potter themed candy

Themed Kippot

Signage at their house for the "drive by"

As his sign-in, Dylan used Favor & Flair's Flatter Box. Guests visited a unique webpage, where they could write messages and upload photos. After the Bar Mitzvah, the greetings were printed and assembled into a keepsake box

Themed cake by the Sugared Baker

Guests enjoyed smore's kits for the fire pit

Young guests received comfy PJs

Logo'd Oreos from Favor & Flair

Balloon columns by Westchester Pop Stars were personalized with his logo and sat next to a table with items like masks, sanitizers and cute signage

Guests love the doughnut truck

Mom to Mom Advice

“Realize that even though it may not be the celebration you envisioned, it is still a special and huge milestone. Celebrate it in safe ways. Find ways to add personal special touches. And everyone has been impacted by Covid- imagine the stories these kids will be telling their children about their pandemic Mitzvahs!”

Bar Mitzvah Vendors

Venue: Temple Israel Center White Plains and driveway
Party Planner/Favors/Kippot: Favor & Flair, 914-949-0133 or 203-817-0300
Photographer: Rebecca Weiss Photography, 347-245-0824
Invitations: Paperless Post
Cake: Leslie Schwartz, The Sugared Baker, 914-325-2266
Decor: Balloon Column by Westchester Pop Stars, 914-374-6034
Sign-in Flatter Box: Favor & Flair
Montage: Montages & Flair 
Dresses: All About the Dress for Kyla, 914-219-5300, Nordstrom for Mom
Suits: Rothmans/Lubins in Scarsdale, 914-713-0300
Make-up: Allyson Wisel, 917-414-4995
Food Truck: Glazed and Confused, 201-951-3864