The Ultimate Bar/Bat Mitzvah Celebration Book
A Guide to Inspiring Ceremonies and Joyous Festivities
By Jayne Cohen and Lori Weinrott
Clarkson Potter: 2004
ISBN: 060980992X
Book Description:
More than ever,
Jewish parents are looking for imaginative ways to blend traditional
and personal values into their child’s bar or bat mitzvah, creating a
stirring ceremony and a truly joyous party. Now, this refreshingly
contemporary guide shows them how.
A
bar or bat mitzvah can be a magnificent occasion, but all too often
parents are baffled about how to make their celebration meaningful,
beautiful, and fun--all at the same time. In The Ultimate Bar/Bat Mitzvah Celebration Book,
Jewish food and culture writer Jayne Cohen and event planner Lori
Weinrott explain how parents can create a celebration that truly
reflects their traditions and their child's personality. Cohen and
Weinrott use their expertise to demystify every aspect of planning the
big day--from synagogue facilities, Torah portions, and the timing of
the ceremony to working with a tutor and special "mitzvah projects."
For the festivities that follow, they make the traditions come alive,
with details on everything from a do-it-yourself "Coat of Many Colors"
party to a dinner dance inspired by Exodus. Essential information
includes:
•Tips on tasteful motifs and how to carry them throughout a celebration •Expert advice on menu planning and hiring a caterer •Ideas for dazzling decorations and breathtaking seasonal flowers •A fresh look at candlelighting and other customs •Kid-pleasing entertainment that fits the spirit of the occasion •Scrumptious recipes, sample timelines,and budget guidelines
Filled
with stories that showcase the wide world of bar and bat mitzvah
possibilities, this inspiring book is an essential guide for families
beginning the bar/bat mitzvah journey.
From the Inside Flap In The Ultimate Bar/Bat Mitzvah Celebration Book,
Jewish food and culture writer Jayne Cohen and event planner Lori
Weinrott explain how parents can create a celebration that truly
reflects their traditions and their child's personality. Cohen and
Weinrott use their expertise to demystify every aspect of planning the
big day--from synagogue facilities, Torah portions, and the timing of
the ceremony to working with a tutor and special "mitzvah projects."
For the festivities that follow, they make the traditions come alive,
with details on everything from a do-it-yourself "Coat of Many Colors"
party to a dinner dance inspired by Exodus. Essential information
includes:
•Tips on tasteful motifs and how to carry them throughout a celebration •Expert advice on menu planning and hiring a caterer •Ideas for dazzling decorations and breathtaking seasonal flowers •A fresh look at candlelighting and other customs •Kid-pleasing entertainment that fits the spirit of the occasion •Scrumptious recipes, sample timelines,and budget guidelines
Filled
with stories that showcase the wide world of bar and bat mitzvah
possibilities, this inspiring book is an essential guide for families
beginning the bar/bat mitzvah journey.
About the Author JAYNE COHEN, author of
The Gefilte Variations, has written articles for Bon Appétit, Gourmet,
and Food & Wine. LORI WEINROTT, cofounder of Peachtree & Ward
Catering in Philadelphia and partner of its kosher division, has
organized countless bar and bat mitzvah celebrations. Please visit
www.ultimatebarbatmitzvah.com.
