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Second Child's Bar Mitzvah (One More After That ...)
Asked by N.G. from Chicago
on August 21, 2009
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This is quite a general question ...
I am wondering if anyone has been invited/hosted a more "scaled back" bar mitzvah recently. If so, how was it?
We are consi...
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- I'm not Jewish, but we are actually going to a bar mitzvah this weeknend, so here is my two cents'. I was very happy to be invited, but it would never have OCCURRED to...
- I would not be offended by being invited to a kiddush luncheon with the entire synagogue. I think that is a lovely way to celebrate your son becoming a bar mitzvah - ...
- N., Please don't feel the need to explain why you are having a "scaled back" Bar Mitzvah. The people who love you and your son will not care and if anyone were to act...
Son Invited to Bar Mitzvah
Asked by J.W. from Chicago
on October 28, 2008
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Hi Moms, My son has been invited to a friends' Bar and Bat Mitzvah and is looking forward to going. The family was kind to enclose a small cheat sheet of what will be ...
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- Cash or check gifts are the best for this. Go in multiples of 18 as it is good luck in Jewish mysticism. I would give $18 or $36. If you write a check, his mom will ...
- My daughter wento to a Bat Mitzvah last year and we gave $25.00, however we were told that $18.00 is what peopel give . I know it sounds weird but there must be a reas...
- My mom always told me a good rule of thumb is to give at least enough to cover the cost of being a guest at the party. It sounds like this will be a big affair so I w...
Bar Mitzvah
Asked by Y.J. from Las Vegas
on May 15, 2009
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Our family attended a Bar Mitzvah last year and didn't know that it was three hours long. We noticed people arriving late and was wondering if that was normal. We have...
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- You are kidding, right? This is a special passage for the young man. He has been studying for some time for this. Perhaps you could ask the Mother of the Barmitz...
- the BAR MITVAH IS EVERY IMPORTANT TO THE FAMILY . SOME PEAPLE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN THE RITUAL IF YOU KNOW THE CHILD IT MIGHT BE FUN TO WATCH WHAT WHATS GOING IF YOUR ...
- Y., The Bar Mitzvah you went to must have been a conservative service. If the service is at a reformed temple, it may only be about 90 minutes, so to come in after an...
Seeking a Bar Mitzvah Mom for Advice...
Asked by M.G. from Los Angeles
on July 26, 2008
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My 10-year old son and I just returned from a Bar Mitzvah. We were invited from a family in Sunday School class. There are 15 kids in the class, all ages from 5-13 ...
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- M., I always say honesty is the best policy. If it is bugging you then get it off your chest and let her know. I would if I were in your situation. I would get her by...
- I think I would just mention to her what her son said and that your son and the other boy felt left out. As parents our kids say and do a lot of things that we are una...
- Hi M., Wow, that's a nasty one. I know you're already planning on approaching the mom, so I'd like to make a couple of suggestions (as a rebbitzin). First, know...
Bar Mitzvah Gift
Asked by Y.J. from Las Vegas
on May 2, 2008
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We are going to our first Bar Mitzvah and not sure what an appropriate gift would be. We are thinking of money or a gift card but don't want to offend? Any ideas or ...
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- Money is a good gift for a bar mitzvah. Many parents will allow their children to spend some of the money they get for their bar mitzvahs and have them put the rest aw...
- I would go with either money or a gift card, though a gift card is a little more "personal." Kids at that age are so particular about what they want. I'd get a gift ca...
- Y., I would definately give money. My really good friends had a rule for their son at his Bar Mitzvah that any money he received in cash he was able to spend and any c...
Bar Mitzvah Gifts?
Asked by C.D. from Boston
on April 18, 2008
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My 13-year-old is at the age where she is being invited to Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and I am wondering what an appropriate gift is. I understand money is appreciated, but ho...
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- Hi. The advice I was going to give was already given by someone else so I will just agree. The number 18 is symbolic in judaism meaning life and giving money in a mu...
- I have found that Bar/Bat Mitzvahs are similar to Conformations (we have family on "both sides") - and it seems that unless you are the Rich Uncle trying to show off, ...
- You can give money in the form of a gift card to a mall, or you can give a check. Any amount is fine, but $18 is a traditional number in Judaism. It sounds like a fu...
