Planning a Kiddush or Kiddish Luncheon can be tricky, but is very do-able. Every temple works a little differently, so you may need to tailor the advice below based on your own synagogue and its minhag (customs). Talk to the B Mitzvah coordinator, clergy assistant, or whoever handles space rental at your congregation. Ask them what are the typical customs …
Bar or Bat Mitzvah Kiddush Luncheon
After a morning Bar or Bat Mitzvah service, it’s traditional to have a little nosh for your guests in the form of a Kiddush Luncheon (sometimes spelled Kiddish). What is a Kiddush Luncheon? A Kiddush Luncheon is an opportunity to gather with friends and family immediately following your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah service and do something very Jewish–eat! Since it …
Typical Events for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah Weekend
There are a variety of different types of events that can happen over the course of a Bar or Bat Mitzvah weekend. Note that I said “can happen” and not “must happen.” I believe that you should have the types of events that make the most sense for your family. I’ve listed the different types below along with some handy tips for …
