Something about an intimate Bar-Mitzvah caught my attention. I guess because when you think of Bar-Mitzvahs you think of events similar to a wedding but for a 13 year old. They usually invite the entire class and then some. When David called and said he wanted to do something small with just a few family… Keep Reading
Matthew’s Bar Mitzvah
You learn something new everyday and this day was no exception. It all started early in the morning at Chabad Romano Centre. As I lurked around trying to stay out of the way, the men were helping each other put on the Tefillin and the women were doing what they do best….chatting up a storm!… Keep Reading
Harrys Bar Mitzvah
I get asked what a Bar Mitzvah is all the time. As if I am a specialist…..the dictionary defines it as a coming-of-age ceremony in the Jewish religion. When a boy turns thirteen, he is considered a man and reads a torah portion in front of friends, family and his shul. Pretty good summary if… Keep Reading