B’nai Mitzvah

Going to the Dogs (And Cats)

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Gabriella Lloyd loves dogs. A lot. She loves them so much, that when it was time to decide on a mitzvah project she decided to help...

My Secret Bat Mitzvah Project

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I’d been keeping a secret from my daughter. A colossal one. In 2016, for a nine-month period, I had been working on a project that, had...

A Tale of Two Bark Mitzvahs

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The invitations were sent. The table was set with “beagles” and lox. The cake, frosted with words that read “Muzzle Tov Sade,” was ready...

Making a Market in Dvar Torah Ghostwriting

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...