We are just a year away from my oldest becoming a bar mitzvah and it’s made me do a deep dive into B’nai Mitzvah Planning! As always, I am excited to share whatever inspiration, knowledge or helpful tips I discover with all of you–and I hope you do the same with me! I am trying not to feel like I’m drowning here … but I am always open to and encouraged by the support of other Jewish parents who have had the simcha (joy) of going through this lifecycle with their children.
As is always the case with lifecycles (and living Jewishly in general for that matter), what I share here may not fit your family or community’s traditions or comfort level. We are members of a Reform Judaism synagogue and our ceremonial, ritual, and celebratory choices fit within the guidelines of our community. If you find things that don’t match with you or what you are looking for, just pass them by. I hope you still find some helpful content and inspiration here!
Check Out My Thoughts, Explorations, Plans and Printables Below!
General Planning Information
Master B’Nai Mitzvah Timeline (from my synagogue, more templates can be found below)
B’nai Mitzvah Brainstorming Printable
The Guest List
B’nai Mitzvah Planning: Should The Guest List or the Venue Come First?
The Venue
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The Food
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The DJ
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The Mitzvah Project
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Save the Dates & Invitations
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The Slideshow
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The Program
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Weekend Events
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Helpful B’nai Mitzvah Planning Resources
I’ve found the following articles helpful as I start this process. Do you have any favorites I should add to the list? Let me know!
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO MAKING YOUR FIRST GUEST LIST
How To Build The Ultimate Survival Kit for the Bar Mitzvah Day
Who’s on the Guest List – or How to Cut It?
Candle Lighting Ceremony-Yes or No?
101 Items to Include in Your Mitzvah Budget
Here is your complete bar/bat mitzvah planning checklist
13 Steps in Bar and Bat Mitzvah Planning
Have Thoughts, Advice or Tips? Share Them With Me!
Comment below or email me at withlovefromima@gmail.com. Can’t wait to learn from the wonderful parents who have done this before!
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