“Let’s Roll With It” Backyard Bar Mitzvah Celebration

Like many families, the Rothschilds had to postpone their son Ben’s Bar Mitzvah due to COVID-19. Their original date of June 6, 2020 was moved to August 29, 2020. The Bar Mitzvah service was scheduled to be outdoors at their Temple but due to Hurricane Laura they made a last minute switch becoming the first indoor service at Westchester Reform Temple since March.

Pictured above: Sister Sydney, mom Elana, Bar Mitzvah boy Ben and Dad Peter with a rainbow cake from Carlo’s Bakery.

As the Bar Mitzvah date was approaching and with only 2 weeks to go, Mom Elana made the decision to hire Melisa Imberman, The Event of a Lifetime. She tells Mitzvah Market, “I thought I had planned for everything, but Melisa knew exactly what I didn’t think of.” She continues, “Melisa and her team pulled everything together and gave me peace of mind to enjoy the day. I’m not sure what we would have done without the tent, fans and generator. They were always thinking and one step ahead and gave our family exactly what we needed!”

Service & Party Details

The Rothschild family at Westchester Reform Temple

Ben's service was attended by 20 family members each sitting in their own row 16 feet apart

Invitation with virtual service and luncheon details

Balloons in front of the house

Melisa Imberman and her assistant from The Event Of A Lifetime got everything ready for the luncheon while the family was at Temple

The celebratory luncheon included 45 guests in the family backyard following the current NY regulation of no more than 50 people for social gatherings

Gourmet boxed lunches were served

The family was able to include their beloved dog Charlie in the fun!

Clever signage near the logo'd masks and seating cards

Guests played virtual BINGO with iPhones run by ESP Creative

Ben enjoyed his Horah...

...and watching his montage!

Guests waving to photographer Chad David Kraus wearing their masks and logo'd t-shirts

Guests received lots of favors including a t-shirt with the phrase "Let's Roll With It" on the back!

Guests signed-in on a board created by Canvas Kudos Shop on Etsy

Mitzvah Advice

After postponing to a new date and then being affected by a hurricane, Mom Elana told Mitzvah Market, “We used the phrase “Let’s Roll With It” on the back of the t-shirts. This is the best advice we could give at this time. Nothing will be as planned or expected, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a wonderful, meaningful and loving event!” Most importantly, at the end of the day Ben said, “My Bar Mitzvah was lit!” That’s all that matters!

Mitzvah Project

Ben volunteered at the JCCMW for the past year in the social skills group with a social worker helping out with the children. He also helped out with the monthly teen program where special needs teens get a night out away doing fun activities such as watching a movie or playing board games.

Vendor Directory

Party Planner: Melisa Imberman, The Event Of A Lifetime, 914-762-5770, 212-251-0163
Photographer: Chad David Kraus Photography, 917-532-3478
Music Entertainment: ESP Creative, MC Rae Rae, 212-844-9954
Favors: Charles Products, 301-881-1966
Invitations: Invitations and More by Sharon Sohl, 914-804-7575
Cake: Carlo’s Bakery ordered via Goldbelly
Caterer/Boxed Lunches: Standing Room Only, 914-472-3002
Florist: House of Flowers, 914-698-2522
Sign-in Board: Canvas Kudos Shop, Etsy
Tent: Atlas Party Rentals, 800-695-6565
Bathroom Trailer: A Royal Flush, 877-812-4453
Pizza Truck: Abeetz, 845-590-7307
Ice Cream Cart: Penny Licks, 914-525-1580
Dresses: Bloomingdales online
Tailor: Haute Hamper, 888-982-5326
Hair: Plushblow, 914-472-1112
Kippah: Kippot World, 305-932-5472