Mark E Siedler

The Step-by-Step Bar and Bat Mitzvah Planning Guide Mark E Siedler

For many parents, planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah is an overwhelmingexperience. Sometimes, it can be too much! Without resources or support, parents can feel like the big day is quickly spiraling out of control. Forthose parents, help is on the way! Building on her own experiences andlessons learned from planning a Bat Mitzvah for her daughter, the authoroffers a beautifully written comprehensive guide with many practical tips onsaving money, time and most importantly, providing an enjoyable andoutstanding experience for guests. She offers suggestions to improve thequality of the celebration by avoiding spiritual gaps and obstacles thatcreate guest disillusionment and disappointment. This guide will help youorganize and arrange all aspects of your upcoming event from the ceremony tothe celebration.

Inside you will find: -- Detailed timelines and checklists forscheduling and budgeting -- Planning and money-saving tips oneverything from the ceremony to the reception-- Ideas on how to bucketguests by age ranges to provide entertainment for all generations --Ceremonial rituals such as Tikkun Olam projects, Torah readings, blessingsand speeches-- Extensive information on choosing vendors, venues andkey contractual questions to ask -- Ideas for online tools forelectronic RSVPs and creating personalized Mitzvah websites -- Foodand drink options for selecting appetizers, entrees, desserts, andbeverages -- Printed communications such as invitations, RSVP, tableseating and thank you cards -- Guest protocols, expectations andsuggestions to improve the guest experience-- Tips to maintain thespiritual consistency between the ceremony and the reception --Insights that keep your Mitzvah meaningful and truly important -- theblessing of a child embracing their Jewish identity.

The Step-by-Step Bar and Bat Mitzvah Planning Guide is an indispensableresource and will bring meaning and joy to your celebration for you and yourguests. By the time you finish reading this book you will have gainedknowledge to avoid Squandering Precious Time and Money, Prevent GuestDisappointment and Put On a Sensational Bar/Bat Mitzvah.