Candle lighting ceremonies have long been a part of Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah celebrations (psst. Want to know more about what a candle lighting ceremony is? I got you covered). I mean, I remember being a slightly awkward 13-year-old and standing in front of a cake calling up family and friends to light candles. However, the tide seems to be …
Start Your Week With a Pop! Mitzvah Links for the Week of February 1
Happy February! Here are a few Bar & Bat Mitzvah, Jewish and/or family-related links to start your week and month with a pop! It’s never too late in life to have a Bar or Bat Mitzvah via Tablet Magazine. This sounds like a Bat Mitzvah that was full of meaning via My Jewish Learning. It’s worth pushing your kids to have …
Candle Types and Tips for Your Bar or Bat Mitzvah
In honor of Chanukah, I wanted to talk a little bit about 6 types of candles you might have at your Bar or Bat Mitzvah and offer some safe candle usage tips. Candles help create the ambiance at an evening event or in a darkened room. They are an elegant, timeless addition to any party. Votive Candles These are the candles that …
13 Tips for a Killer Candle Lighting Ceremony
There are a ton of ways to honor the special people in your child’s life on his or her Mitzvah day and one of the easiest is a candle lighting ceremony. What is a candle lighting ceremony? A candle lighting ceremony is an often included piece in a Mitzvah party. It includes the guest of honor calling up special people …
