Bar Mitzvah/Bat Mitzvah
Planning the Perfect Day
By Amy Nebens
Photographs by Ellen Silverman & David Lewis Sternfeld
Harry N. Abrams: 2005
ISBN: 1584794151
Book Description:
Creating an
unforgettable bar/bat mitzvah, the Jewish rite of passage for
13-year-old boys and girls, is a complex endeavor, involving not only
the customs, rituals, and rules for the ceremony itself, but also the
myriad of possibilities and details of throwing a fantastic party.
Whether it's finding the right synagogue and selecting a mitzvah
project or choosing party favors-such as Chinese takeout containers
filled with colorful candy-this original new guide to planning a bar or
bat mitzvah is filled with inspiring ideas.
Planning the Perfect Day
outlines the history of the bar and bat mitzvah, offers options for
menus, entertainment, decorations, and activities, and addresses the
etiquette of hosting the event. With beautiful photographs that provide
the party-giver with creative examples, this must-have primer will lead
celebrants and their parents through the entire planning process.
AUTHOR BIO: Amy Nebens, a former editor for Martha Stewart Living and Martha Stewart Weddings, writes articles for a variety of lifestyle, women's, and shelter publications, including Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, Home, and Shop, Etc.
Ellen Silverman is a New York-based still-life photographer whose
specialty is lifestyle photography. Her work has appeared in numerous
books including The Neiman Marcus Cookbook and Simple Stunning Weddings (STC) and such home and food magazines as Metropolitan Home and Real Simple.
David Lewis Sternfeld is an award-winning photographer and videographer
based in New York City and Montreal. He specializes in photographing
bar/bat mitzvah celebrations, weddings, and corporate events. With
business partner Avis Richards, he also produces documentary
films.
