Bar Mitzvah Invitations for Your Special Mar Mitzvah!

Before you send Personalized Bar Mitzvah Invitations to your friends and family members, it may be important to review a few issues regarding etiquette and the big event. While you may be well aware of some of these issues, others may warrant a discussion. If nothing else, you may want to pass this information along to any recipients who are not as familiar with what to expect.

Basics of theBar Mitzvah Party

The purpose behind those bar mitzvah cards or bat mitzvah invitations may be common knowledge to you but it may not be so clear to some of your guests. You may want to explain to them that this event can best be classified as a rite of passage. Jewish boys and girls embark on this journey when they turn 13. However, the specific date of the event can vary depending on how long the child's religious education takes to complete.

The average party is made up of two different components. First, you'll go to the synagogue where the child will usually recite parts of the Torah. The amount of religious reading involved will vary depending on the traditions of your synagogue. Be aware that girls are not always allowed to take part in this aspect of the celebration but they can still enjoy the second part of their bat mitzvah , which is the female version of the event. After the synagogue, the party will resort to a reception.

Before Sending theBar Mitzvah Invite

One of the most common questions people will have after you send out the invitations will be about the gifts. Thanks to television, most people believe the primary purpose of the celebration is for the child to receive a large quantity of expensive gifts. That's not really the case. Giving gifts is customary at the reception but there are no set guidelines about what you should purchase.

When you send out the bar mitzvah card, be sure to include your contact information so guests can contact you with questions about what to purchase for your son or daughter. If you're not sure how to respond, cash gifts, savings bonds, and gift certificates are usually very nice presents. Often these are given in multiples of 18 because of the number's significance to the Jewish community. However, nearly any gift that would be appropriate for a child of this age would make an excellent event.

Invitation & Bar Mitzvah Wording

Most of these invitations will include some very basic information, such as your child's name and the location of the synagogue. You should invite friends and family members to both the church and the reception portions of the celebration. If you are inviting non-Jewish individuals to the celebration and you're worried they may feel uncomfortable during the Torah reading, consider only inviting them to the reception on the bar mitzvah invitations.

The wording for the bar mitzvah invitations isn't going to be too big of a challenge. However, you could always include some relevant passages from the Torah if you want to make them even more special.

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