Mitzvah Inspire: Carnival Themed Bar Mitzvah

Jersey Street Productions, a full service event company specializing in custom designs, recently helped produce an incredible carnival themed Bar Mitzvah at Temple B’nai Jeshrun in Millburn, New Jersey. Building off of the Leshin family’s idea for a carnival-like atmosphere, Jersey Street Productions collaborated with Michael Marielli Events to bring their vision to life.

Carnival games, an MC/Ringmaster, balloon artists, jugglers and carnival food carts set the stage for fun. Custom furniture installations by Jersey Street Productions, including a one of a kind Dart Balloon Bar and a plush, vibrant kids’ lounge, created an interactive environment for guests.

The photographer for this event was Andy Foster Photography. A complete list of vendors follows at the end of this story.

Sam’s Spectacular Sideshow

A custom invitation featuring quintessential carnival red!

The Bar Mitzvah boy, Sam Leshin, and his parents, before Sam's service

A custom logo wrapped dance floor and jumbo sized LED screen led guests to the dancefloor

Jersey Street Productions created this showstopping Ballloon Dart Bar and lounge; The stuffed animals were donated to the Leshin's synagogue

The kids' lounge was the place to be for Sam's friends

Carnival food favorites including sliders, tacos and a gyro stand were set up in striped tents

Carnival games kept kids and adults busy and on their feet

Sam and his mother shared a special dance

The dance floor was packed all day

Before heading home guests enjoyed carnival staples: fried oreos, churros and of course, popcorn!

We thank Jersey Street Productions for sharing this fun Mitzvah Inspire story with us. Additional vendors who made this event special include:

Event Planning: Michael Marielli Events, 732-252-7429, Invitations: Julie Maloof Designs, 973-615,6952, Logos & Graphics: Bombshell Graphics, 862-210-8408 and Brand Your Mitzvah, 917-860-3825, Catering: Encore Catering NJ, 973-515-8000, Entertainment, Games, Photo Booth & LED Wall: Pure Event Group, 800-419-5355, Tents: Party Time Rentals, 877-572-7897

For more information on working with Mitzvah vendors in the New Jersey area, check out Mitzvah Market’s New Jersey Bar Bat Mitzvah Planning Group on Facebook. Live in another city? You can ask questions get advice in Mitzvah Market’s regional Bar Bat Mitzvah planning groups on Facebook.