Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Some Things That Are Needed For A Bar Mitzvah Ceremony

By Danielle Galloway


There is a lot to ponder over when one is organizing a Bar Mitzvah ceremony. This all important rite of passage takes place when a Jewish male turns thirteen. A Bat Mitzvah is the female version of this. Young boys are called men at this age, and with such a designation they are responsible for more complicated decision making. Portions of the Torah are perused as their proud parents and family look on. When looking to put together such an event, the youngster's parents has to ensure that the boy completes a certain course of study before his big day, check with their rabbi to see what dates are available, secure a venue for the celebration after the event, find a photographer, find a DJ, and local a food caterer or service.

The youngster's caretakers need to make sure that their child has the training needed for a Bar Mitzvah. Young men on average have to take classes in advance of a year. These studies revolve around the boy's faith, and a workable schedule has to be put together with the religious leader who will be orchestrating the studies.

Rabbis need to be approached and asked for possible dates to hold the ceremony on. Just as in the case of an event like a wedding, the religious portion of the event has to be booked far in advance to ensure that the desired date is granted. This is one of the first things that needs to be done with one is planning a Bar Mitzvah.

A place for the party following the religious ceremony also has to be located. It has in recent years become common practice to hold a party after the religious aspect of the Bar Mitzvah transpires. Restaurants, places that have space available for special occasions, and catering halls are some of the places to look into. There may also be space available in temples themselves.

The individual(s) organizing the event should consider the hiring of a professional photographer to capture precious moments at the event. He or she would take pictures both at the religious ceremony and at the party afterwards. These vendors are usually found through asking others and by searching online, though it is best to hire one who comes with positive recommendations.

A DJ needs to be hired for the party after the ceremony in many cases. One may want to look into disk jockeys who specialize in Bar Mitzvahs, as they would be familiar with traditional Jewish songs which are commonly played at such events.

If the party place does not offer food, it is important to quickly hire a caterer. These vendors are usually found be asking others for their recommendations or by searching online. It is critical to find one that comes highly recommended by someone else.

Much needs to be considered for a Bar Mitzvah ceremony. The parents of the boy making his Bar Mitzvah have to consider the timeline for religious instruction leading up to the event, desired dates to hold the event on, DJs and photographers to hire for the party following the ceremony, and more.




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