February 22nd, 2015
Who better to find the latest and greatest for all things Bar Bat Mitzvahs than our own Mitzvah Moms!
We have spotlighted over 200 families and we thought it would be fun to call out some of the “Mom Finds” that you might have missed.
For the Nussbaum’s second child Carlee, they wanted something completely different than their son’s Bar Mitzvah in 2006. Carlee loves texting and circles and they were able to incorporate both into their theme, “LOL With Carlee.”
The Nussbaum’s have a third child who will be celebrating his Bar Mitzvah in 2018. Since there will be 9 years between Carlee and Brett’s celebration, Mom Tracey wanted to remind guests of his Bar Mitzvah date. She created a funny poster using Big Huge Labs, a Website she found on MitzvahMarket.com!
To see more from Carlee’s Bat Mitzvah story, click here.
To see our past Mitzvah Mom Find, click here.
February 22nd, 2015
Have you seen Candy Sushi?
It’s a candy craze coming soon to a Bar Bat Mitzvah near you!
These authentic-looking sushi pieces are the talk of any event. They are fun and creative and taste great. Great for Sush-‘he’ or Su-‘she’ Bar and Bat Mitzvahs!
Candy Sushi is made with rice-krispie treats, wrapped with fruit-by-the-foot and topped with a variety of candies including Swedish Fish, jelly beans, Sour Extremes, Nerds, marshmallows and licorice
Why not set up a Candy Sushi bar at your child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration?
Candy Sushi is a great party favor or Mitzvah Exit treat with a custom label
Guests will love taking them home and enjoying this treat after the party. They can ship anywhere!
Contact Elizabeth Waxer to add Candy Sushi to your next party…that’s how we ‘roll’.
Elizabeth Waxer 516-695-5966, or Elizabethwaxer@optonline.net
February 22nd, 2015
Israel Tour Connection provides travel packages for individual and group tours to Israel.
They offer professional service and consultations. Whether you are traveling on a customized ITC Private Tour, or joining an ITC Family Bar or Bat Mitzvah Tour and connecting with families from all over the country, ITC provides a meaningful Jewish adventure like no other! Israel, Eastern Europe, Cuba, South America or anywhere else, their attention to detail and willingness to meet each of their travelers’ needs sets them apart in the industry.
A family owned company, with over 25 years of experience, ITC has earned its award winning reputation as a the leader in Israel and Jewish travel worldwide. Tour highlights include, top English speaking guides, deluxe 5-star hotels (in the best locations), duel office in the US and abroad, and Bnai Mitzvah preparation kits which includes the each child’s Torah portion and prayers.
All ITC Family Tours are kid friendly, with lots of hands on activities every day. Their program is designed with an educational background, that is planned and arranged for multi-generational family groups.
Mitzvah Market sat down with the staff at Israel Tour Connection to learn more about their business:
MM: Why should families celebrate their child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah in Israel?
ITC: The passage from youth to adulthood is a momentous event and an especially significant one in Judaism. Whether this is your child’s sole Bar or Bat Mitzvah experience or a celebration of a simcha held at home, there is no better way than to celebrate with family and friends in Israel!
MM: Why choose a group tour?
ITC: Traveling on a group tour with families like yours makes for an incredibly fun and educational experience. By the second or third day the kids are sitting and hanging out together and even discussing the events of the day! Our tour groups stay connected long after their tour is over via Facebook and social media, and some even schedule reunions for those in cities close by! By choosing an ITC group tour it also takes the stress out of coordinating and planning the details on your own. Leave that to us!
MM: How much will it cost?
ITC: The Bar or Bat Mitzvah child goes for FREE on the land tour as our guest with two or more adults traveling. ITC is also pleased to offer an airline credit of $500 towards the Bar or Bat Mitzvah child’s flight cost. The price of a family tour in Israel will depend on the length of the tour you select and the time of year you travel. Tour costs are based per person and the tour is nearly all–inclusive, covering all hotels, touring and entrance fees, and most meals. You will be sent a full tour outline with all of the costs included. We will be more than pleased to work with you to customize any pre or post tour details for your family.
MM: What about the ceremony?
ITC: Our B’nai Mitzvah Ceremony is an incredibly moving experience held in the ancient synagogue atop of Masada. Your child will be well prepared for this important milestone, as we will send a full preparatory kit well in advance of their Bar or Bat Mitzvah date. The service is family oriented with everyone participating, and each child is called to the Torah for their individual Aliyah blessing and Torah reading. Families of all levels of observance find the service to be both meaningful and spiritual. Our Rabbi works with all of our ITC Tour groups, meeting in Israel in advance of the ceremony day to connect with the kids and families in person.
MM: What makes an ITC Tour special?
ITC: What truly separates an ITC tour experience is the hands on and in-depth experiences we offer. For example, when visiting the galleries and ancient synagogues in Safed you will meet with an artist in their studio to hear how they infuse the Kabbalist mysticism into their artistic creations. You will be invited for an incredible home hospitality experience on Shabbat dining with a private family in their home for a moving and personal Shabbat experience, making memories that will last a lifetime! Our ITC group tour also includes a MITZVAH project, allowing kids and families to “give back” as part of their Bar or Bat Mitzvah experience. Meeting with other children at the Jaffa Institute, the kids will get to play together and package boxes of much needed supplies for underprivileged families of all faiths. These are just a few examples of the many special experiences you will have.
MM: Will there be a party?
ITC: Of course! But not only are the Bar and Bat Mitzvah kids celebrated on their special day with cake and candle lighting, they are truly celebrated across the entire tour! Whether it is the fabulous boat ride on the Galilee and celebratory dinner in the North, or the camel trek and Beduoin tent celebration or the final farewell dinner party with live music and dancing – your child will be the center of attention throughout the entire tour!
MM: What about the tour details?
ITC: ITC takes care of all of the planning and tour logistics for you! With a full staff in Livingston, New Jersey, as well as our office in Israel your needs will be well attended to. There is no request to large or small that we can’t take care of. With a full air department we can assist you with your air travel plans as well!
MM: Should grandparents come?
ITC: Absolutely! The tour is designed to be multi-generational and we can absolutely make accommodations for those with special needs. Our guides are specifically chosen for these tours to expertly lead tours for ages 8 to 80! There is nothing as special as having extended family with you to experience this significant moment in your family’s lives.
MM: Describe a typical day on the tour.
ITC: The tour is an active one! It is specifically designed for three generations, where all will feel engaged and comfortable. You will take part in hands-on activities every day that will truly bring the country to life – whether it is an archaeological dig and cave crawl, a river rafting trip on the Jordan River, floating in the Dead Sea, a Jeep ride in the Golan Heights or planting trees in Israeli soil – each day is an adventure!
MM: What about the level of hotels on your tour?
ITC: Our tour is primarily a five-star deluxe hotel tour. You will stay in the famous David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, the closest to the Western Wall with sweeping views of Jerusalem’s Old City, the cosmopolitan Carlton Hotel in Tel Aviv located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, and the deluxe rooms at the beautiful Kibbutz Lavi Guest house in the Northern Tiberias Region!
Israel Tour Connection, has been in the Israel tourism industry for over 28 years, and is rated as a leader in Israel tourism, serving the Jewish communities internationally with the highest level of reliability and service. ITC offers its vast knowledge and expertise to provide superior itineraries, outstanding accommodations, and tour guides who are custom selected for your group, all at very competitive rates. This translates to the most rewarding and pleasurable trip of a lifetime…a trip to your Jewish Homeland with a tour company that will assist you every step of the way. Contact Vicki Hart today to begin planning your family’s Israel Journey at 973- 535-2575 or vicki@israeltour.com.
To learn more about Israel Tour Connection, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
February 14th, 2015
Mitzvah Market’s 17 regional Facebook groups reach more than 10,000 engaged parents who are discussing all aspects of their celebration, especially which vendors to choose. You should participate in the conversations to build your brand and get new clients.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently said, “Groups are at the heart of the experience.” Every day, our members are asking everything from “Do I really need a photo booth?” to “Best DJ in the area?… Go!”
If you are interested in joining the conversation let us know at info@MitzvahMarket.com. In the meantime, below are great tips on how to avoid being blocked on Facebook if you are using groups.
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Article by Kristin Simon as seen on Facebook
Facebook is such a great tool for sharing your voice and getting your brand and product into the hands of new users. However, there are definitely some challenges that come with this social media platform as you’re trying to promote your business. Facebook will throw you into jail if you don’t follow their guidelines or if you act too spammy. We want to help you avoid jail with these guidelines so listen carefully.
1. Take a Break in Between Posts
Don’t post a bunch of content right in a row. Leave some time in between posts to avoid being marked as a spammer.
2. Be Careful Tagging
Facebook doesn’t exactly like it when you tag people in posts and images that they aren’t actually in. Keep it real and avoid spamming people.
3. Never Add Someone to a Group Without Permission
Always invite or ask people to join your group. Never invite them without their permission.
4. Don’t Post Images from Google
Make sure you get your images from a good source and not from Google images. Using images you found on Google can mark your account as spam.
5. Don’t Use Your Personal Account as Your Business Account
Make sure you use your real name for your personal account and your business name for your business account. Don’t confuse the two and make your personal page all about business.
6. Like and Comment at Normal Paces
When you like and comment on other user’s posts, make sure you don’t do it as fast as you can, like a robot. This could mark you as a spammer. Make sure your comments and likes are all genuine and thoughtful and not just for the returned engagement.
7. Only Friend Request People You Know
If you’re talking to someone and have built a relationship, go ahead and friend them. Just don’t let Facebook catch you friend requesting a bunch of people you don’t know and getting rejected or deleted. This could flag your account.
If you follow these guidelines, it’s a lot less likely you’ll end up in Facebook Jail. Or worse, blocked or banned from Facebook. Facebook takes these things seriously and so should you. That being said, at the end of the day, don’t forget that you should be having fun with your account! Post away!
February 1st, 2015
When planning for your child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah, you will have many different decisions to make. Most are based on numbers. For example: How many invitations? How much food to serve? How long should the celebration be? How many photos will be taken? How many pictures in a montage? How many candles on the cake? And on and on and on!
We checked with a few Bar Bat Mitzvah experts to get the lowdown on exactly what is needed:
15 extra invitations should be ordered in case your mother-in-law decides to invite a few more friends or your child makes some new pals at camp!
Cocktail Hour: Figure you will need 3 cocktail napkins and 3 pieces of sushi per person.
Plus: 2 pigs in the blanket per person.
The number of dancers perfect for a party of 150-175 people is 3. More than 75 kids? Consider adding a fourth.
How many hours should your celebration be? 4-5 hours is the average Bar Bat Mitzvah party. If it’s a kids’ only party it’s usually 3-4 hours.
How many candles on the cake? Usually 13 with an extra for good luck! Some families choose to do a shortened candle lighting with only 3-5 that can include a memory candle, one for the Bar Bat Mitzvah’s parents, one for siblings, one for extended family and one for friends.
Increments of $18 are considered lucky, so if you want to give money as a gift think $18, $36, $54, $108, $180 etc.
1/2 lb. of candy per guest for a candy bar buffet. If you are ordering for 100, you’ll need about 50-60 pounds of goodies. Rule of thumb: you can never have enough sweets!
What’s the optimal number of minutes for a montage before your guests start checking their cell phone? 8-10 minutes
What is the number of photos in an 8-10 minute montage? 150
What is the number of songs you need for an 8-10 minute montage? 5
800-1,000 is the number of digital photos your photographer will take for you.
100 are how many photos are in the average Bar Bat Mitzvah photo album.
Resources: Salutations (salutationsnj@aol.com), Party King Entertainment, Digital Video Designs, Sarah Merians Photography & Videography Company, Parties! Rare to Well Done, Carlyle Catering
This story is from our 2014 Mitzvah Market Magazine. If you would like to request a free copy, click here.
January 28th, 2015
By Sheri ArbitalJacoby
Money or gifts? That’s the big question guests often face when invited to a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Sure, most young people today would love a chunk of cash from beloved friends and relatives to spend on something they’ve been craving—or to put away for college, but many guests prefer giving something more personal and meaningful.
It’s been that way forever. “Not once did I look around a college classroom and think how grateful I was for the cash Bat Mitzvah gifts” that helped pay my way, reminisces Amy Budish. “Decades later, I still wear jewelry that I received as gifts, and think about the special relative or family friend who gave it to me.”
Jessica Jade Benoit, will never forget her favorite present: “I received a bouquet of a dozen red roses with a hundred dollar bill curled into one of the flowers. It was signed ‘from a secret admirer.’ To this day I still don’t know who sent it, but it made
quite an impression on a 13-year-old girl!”
When Danielle Schlass Saliman had her Bat Mitzvah in the ’80s, she received every color Swatch watch imaginable. These days, the hot timepiece is a mechanical skeleton watch that enables you to see all the moving parts through its clear covering.
Speaking of time, a sensational way to spend some precious moments with the B’nai Mitzvah, is to score tickets so the two of you can see a show, concert or sporting event together. If the teen has another passion, get him or her a gift certificate for hobby supplies. The best gifts come from knowing something about the person you are giving them to.
“In my day, the standard was always a personalized Cross pen,” says Lori Yaspan, Temple Sinai of Roslyn’s gift shop manager. “Nowadays, most kids want money, or gift certificates for electronics.” She believes, “the more personal a gift, the better.” Popular presents from the shop include B’nai Mitzvah photo and memory albums, picture frames and framed art, jewelry, tallit clips and mezuzahs. “We also carry small Torah scrolls in acrylic boxes that can be rolled to the B’nai Mitzvah’s portion, yads (Torah pointers), shadowbox frames to display the invitation and tallit.”
Still baffled by what to give? Mitzvah Market has unearthed lots of unique items in various price ranges. Here are some suggestions:
JEWELRY
When my own daughter, Hallie, was born 14 years ago, we commemorated the occasion with a gorgeous Joan Michlin necklace of assorted geometric shapes (joanmichlin.com), which has become my signature piece. As a Bat Mitzvah gift, it seemed fitting to have earrings in two of the shapes made for my daughter. The jewelry makes us feel more connected. One of Hallie’s best friends, Talia Rosen, had a similar experience. “My favorite gift was a necklace my great aunt gave me that looks almost exactly like the one my mom wears everyday,” she says.
Jewelry and technology converge with Ringly (ringly.com), making it the prefect gift for the girl who can’t be without her cell phone. Ringly.com rings connect to an iPhone or Android via Bluetooth using the corresponding app, and buzz for incoming texts, calls, emails, calendar reminders or app notifications. Set in 18-karat gold plating with a matte finish, the ring features a rectangular-cut, semiprecious or precious stone in black onyx, pink sapphire, rainbow moonstone or emerald ($195.)
Patricia Locke asymmetrical geometric Multicolor Austrian Crystal Pewter Hamsa Necklace in rich jewel tones blends exquisite contemporary design with heirloom overtones ($195, Hamakor Gallery, jewishsource.com)
This sterling silver, cubic zirconium Two-in-One Star of David necklace can be worn as a Jewish star or opened into a whimsical zigzag butterfly design ($57; save $5 by joining their email list, traditionsjewishgifts.com)
JUDAICA
“When a niece or nephew is having a B’nai Mitzvah, my gift of choice is either a Torah pointer that they can use up on the
bima, or haftorah portion bookends,” says renowned Judaica artist Gary Rosenthal (collectgaryrosenthal.com). “The B’nai
Mitzvah usually thinks it’s really cool that their portion is silkscreened on a bookend.”
Adorn the Bar or Bat Mitzvah child’s bedroom door with an ornate mezuzah handmade by Israeli born New York artist Michal Golan (michalgolan.com), whose pieces combine an antique look with a modern fashion sensibility—or frame it until
they’re ready to hang it outside their first apartment.
Sculpted from brass, copper, steel and glass, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Bookends by Gary Rosenthal display a boy or girl holding a scroll on one side and your choice of a haftorah portion on the other ($120; can be personalized with a brass plate containing two lines of text for an additional $20).
These mixed-media Yads by Gary Rosenthal, available in cranberry, pink, turquoise and blue, add a creative touch to rehearsals and the big day ($100 including a yad stand; can be personalized with a brass plate containing two lines of text for an additional $20).
This large Star of David Mezuzah by Michal Golan is handmade from brass, sterling silver and Swarovski crystals ($105). It also comes in a small pink version crafted from brass, electroplated with 24K gold and decorated with enamel, Swarovski crystals and opal ($100).
PERSONALIZED
“The best present is a gift from the heart,” says Carol Konigsberg. “On my daughter Jamie’s big day, she received so many handmade gifts from friends. They included collaged stools, benches and mirrors. Jamie’s friend Alex brought an actual
cocktail table that was smothered with photos and her other best friend plastered a mannequin in pictures. It was truly amazing!”
Fine jewelry designer Annie Fensterstock’s niece had her Bat Mitzvah this year, “which meant I got to make the gifts for all of her friends!” Lucky for the rest of us, she created a reasonably priced Mitzvah line (anniefensterstock.com). (Pieces from her regular collection, which blend a mastery of ancient goldsmithing with dynamic contemporary design, can cost in the neighborhood of $10,000.) Since each Mitzvah creation is handmade, pendants can be designed with an initial or a name.
The “Zoe” Necklace from Annie Fensterstock is sterling silver and available with an oxidized background, as shown, or in bright silver ($250 to $300 depending on the number of characters, up to eight).
Protect your favorite Bar/Bat Mitzvah child’s Android, iPhone or iPad from dust and scratches while adding color and individuality with a Collage Devise Case. Design it yourself with up to 30 pictures or give the teen a gift card so he or
she can create it themselves (from $39.99, collage.com).
A perfect extra gift for a girl to give her friend: customized Glitter Nail Polish. Design and name a color for your BFF and pair it with a check or an IOU for a mani-pedi date ($10-$15, starrily.com).
GIVEBACK
Some kids get caught up in the party and forget what the Mitzvah is really about. To remind them, mark this special simcha with these meaningful gifts:
After hearing an injured Israeli soldier’s story, designer Orna Simkhai was inspired to create Shema necklaces and donate a portion of the profits to soldiers and other worthy social causes that help make a difference in people’s lives.
The first verse of the Shema can be worn on a necklace with the Shema-Or Stainless Steel Uri-Ya.
His/Hers pendant ($50, shema-or.com).
Link the B’nai Mitzvah to a child who perished in the Holocaust by having the teen’s name, hometown and simcha date, plus the name and home country of a young Shoah victim, inscribed on a glass tile in the Jewish National Fund’s B’nai Mitzvah Remembrance Wall in Jerusalem, and a plaque will be sent to the recipient ($1,800 donation, jnf.org; click JNF Store/B’nai Mitzvah Remembrance Wall).
Create a lifelong link to Israel by having the Bar/Bat Mitzvah child’s name inscribed in the Sefer Bar/Bat Mitzvah book in Jerusalem. The recipient will receive a certificate and a copy of HOMELAND: The Illustrated History of the State of Israel ($54, jnf.org; JNF Store/Occasion Certificates).
ELECTRONICS
Teens love the latest devices—iAnything (apple.com) plus accessories, such as a LifeProof phone case (lifeproof.com), tablet
or laptop case and charging station, cameras including a retro Polaroid (bhphotovideo.com) and cool gadgets from Sharper
Image (sharperimage.com), Brookstone (brookstone.com) and Hammacher Schlemmer (hammacher.com).
RESOURCES:
Joanmichlin.com * Traditionsjewishgifts.com * collectgaryrosenthal.com * Shema-or.com * JNF.org (click JNF Store/B’nai
Mitzvah Remembrance Wall or click occasion certificates) * Michalgolan.com * Jewishsource.com * Anniefensterstock.com
* Ringly.com * Collage.com * Starrily.com * Apple.com * Lifeproof.com * Bhphotovideo.com * Sharperimage.com
* Brookstone.com *Hammacher.com
This story is from new 2014 Mitzvah Market Magazine. If you would like to request a free copy, click here.
January 27th, 2015
NY Lounge Decor Event Rental is the premier furniture rental solution for the entire New York and Tri-State area in addition to Maryland, Boston, Baltimore, Providence, Michigan, Maine, and surrounding areas.
Their extensive collection of lounge furniture rental inventory is among the highest quality in the industry and includes sofas, ottomans, lighted acrylic furniture as well as pipe and drape.
They pride themselves on top-notch customer service because they customize each clients’ party according to their event space and their needs.
They’re More Than Just Lounge Decor
Did you know that NY Lounge Decor also has props, candy walls, cubbies and centerpieces for your child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration?
Imagine a NYC themed Bar Bat Mitzvah party with Lady Liberty on display!
See more props here
A fun alternative to a candy bar, guests of all ages love their Candy Wall
See more Candy Walls here
Check out these acrylic Cubbies; a colorful addition to any event space
See more cubbies and lockers here
NY Lounge Decor creates centerpieces that make a statement
See more centerpieces here
To learn more about NY Lounge Decor, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
January 25th, 2015
Who better to find the latest and greatest for all things Bar Bat Mitzvahs than our own Mitzvah Moms!
We have spotlighted over 200 families and we thought it would be fun to call out some of the “Mom Finds” that you might have missed.
The Klein family of Chappaqua, New York, celebrated daughter Lily’s Bat Mitzvah at Camp Starlight in Starlight, Pennsylvania, on May 31-Jun 1, 2014.
Lily loves camp; particularly Camp Starlight where’s she’s gone for five years. So when it came time for her Bat Mitzvah, it was a natural choice for her to celebrate there. Camp Starlight was transformed into Camp StarLily for the weekend!
As a surprise for her arrival, Lily’s bunk was decorated with lights and a special photo blanket of her and all her camp friends that her Mom Marlo had created for her.
This photo collage blanket was a surprise for Lily! She took it to camp that summer
Mom Marlo created the photo blanket by using Collage.com.
To see more from this Mitzvah Family Spotlight story, click here.
To see our past Mom Find, click here.
January 25th, 2015
The Singer family of Stowe, Vermont, celebrated their daughter Lindsey’s Bat Mitzvah service and reception at Stowe Mountain Lodge in Stowe, Vermont. The elegant rustic resort in Vermont was the perfect setting for the winter wonderland themed Bat Mitzvah that ended with an outdoor firework celebration!
Pictured above L-R: Dad Roger, Bat Mitzvah girl Lindsey, brother Max and Mom Marni.
Shannon Alexander Photography was the photographer and the rest of the vendor information is listed at the end of the spotlight.
The family worked with Emily’s Events on the silver invitation embellished with snowflakes and blue glitter border
Lindsey’s service, which took place in a room at the Stowe Mountain Lodge, was decorated in a winter wonderland theme with white painted branches and ribbons that looked like snowflakes
Although the family lives in Vermont, they traveled south to Long Island (where they used to live) to pick out Lindsey’s turquoise dress from It’s Simply For You boutique
In the kids’ lounge, there was sleek white furniture and custom logo’d snowflake pillows by Simon Elliot Events
The bark vase with wild flowers created a simple elegant look
Top Hat Entertainment provided the music entertainment and rocked this party. Here Lindsey is up in the chair for the Horah surrounded by family and friends
We love the back of Lindsey’s dress
Lindsey’s guests had a great time
A special moment as Dad Roger toasts Lindsey
They danced to the classic “L-O-V-E”
White bark candles were perfect for the theme and looked beautiful too!
Lindsey’s Aunt Lori baked this beautiful and delicious cake to look like a snowflake
Guests enjoyed a variety of treats! There were delicious waffles made at the event from The Waffle Cabin
The candy buffet had a cool palette of turquoise, blue and white
Custom candy bags from Impressive Favors
North Star Fireworks ended this evening with a blast!
The following vendors helped to make Lindsey’s Bat Mitzvah special. If you call any of them, please let them know you read about them on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue: Stowe Mountain Lodge, 802-253-3560
Party Planner: Mom Marni
Music Entertainment/MC: Top Hat DJ, 802- 862-2011
Photographer/Videographer: Shannon Alexander Photography
Favors: Tiffany, Stone House Oven
Décor/florist: Wild Flowers Design, 802-253-6303
Invitation: Emily’s Events, 614-344-4693
Cake: Aunt Lori
Entrance video, floor decal and custom made pillows: Simon Elliot Events, 516-586-6822
Dessert: The Waffle Cabin
Fireworks: North Star Fireworks, 802-229-9690
Custom Favor bags : Impressive Favors
Lindsey dress: It’s Simply For You Boutique (no longer in business)
Mom’s dress: Macy’s
Hair/makeup: Salon Salon
January 21st, 2015
By Chloe Cornell
I’m a 7th grader and live in Westchester, NY. I love tennis, soul cycle, fashion, hanging with my friends, and traveling around the world. Camp Vega is my summer home and my favorite place on earth! I founded the company #Kindnessistherealcool for my Mitzvah Project, and invite everyone to visit us on Instagram @kindnessistherealcool and join the movement. I am very excited to celebrate my Bat Mitzvah in March, 2015.
I recently went to my friend Caroline’s Bat Mitzvah. It was a lot of fun! The party colors were purple and blue, and the room was filled with light-up tables in these colors, which looked great.
Great Neck Games provided the games and activities such as an airbrush station (popular choices were trucker hats and drawstring bags), and air hockey, which was a hit with the boys!
They also had a photo booth with a green screen in the background which my friends and I LOVE! We took many photos (and then posted them on Instagram).
At the end of the party, we went to another room for desserts. The theme was “Sweet Caroline’s Bake Shop” and the party planners Michele Feldman and Dinah Batkin designed it to look like a bakery. We got to fill “Sweet Caroline” boxes with our favorite treats (I got doughnuts, munchkin pops, cupcakes, crumb cake, black and white cookies, chocolate chip muffins and cinnamon buns.) They were all DELICIOUS! Now I better hit the gym! 😉
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