Making a Market in Dvar Torah Ghostwriting
The first paid writing job I ever held was as a Bar Mitzvah speech ghostwriter.
This was a few years after my own bar mitzvah...
App-solutely Amazing: 6 Apps for Your Bar or Bat Mitzvah
How did anyone pull off a bar or bat mitzvah before there were apps?
Today, there are tools right in your phone that can help...
My Twin Brother and I: The Story of Our B’nai Mitzvah
I have a picture of my twin brother on my desk. It’s from a school photo day. Sitting in front of a navy blue...
11 Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party Favors You Never Thought to Customize
The best part of any party? The free stuff. Obviously, the food and drinks also fall into this category, but a good party should...
Bar and Bat Mitzvah Parties Change With the Times
In the world of bar and bat mitzvahs, things are changing. Gone are the days of sheet cakes, fluorescent bulbs and pastel party attire....
Many Factors to Consider in Choosing a Venue
You have the date, your kid has their Torah portion, and now it’s time to find the venue. From your synagogue to a hotel,...
At a Bat Mitzvah, Fashion Definitely Shares the Spotlight
When we think of bat mitzvahs, we think of Torah portions and temple. For many girls, they also think of tulle.
The dress is an...
Chabad of Owings Mills Brings Meaning to Mid-Life Bat Mitzvahs
"I didn’t do it when I was 12, so why not now in my 50s," Giselle Pincever said of the 10-part bat mitzvah study...
Celebrating a Bar Mitzvah’s Golden Anniversary
When Alan Fink glanced at the calendar earlier this year and saw that the 50th anniversary of his bar mitzvah was fast approaching, he...
Area Venues Provide Perfect Spaces
When there is family coming from across the country, possibly from around the world, to attend a bar or bat mitzvah, taking a look...
