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If you live in a Jewish community or have Jewish friends, then sooner or later you will be invited to attend a Bar Mitzvah. This is a ceremony that marks a rite of passage for Jewish children. According to Jewish law, this is when a child becomes an adult in the eyes of Jewish law and becomes a full-fledged member of the Jewish community. As part of the ceremony, the child is called upon to read from the Torah, say prayers, and read passages during the Shabbat service. The term Bar Mitzvah, applied to boys means son of the commandment. ("Bat Mitzvah," applied to girls means daughter of the commandment).

Up until the beginning of the twentieth century, only boys received their Bar Mitzvah. As European and American society opened up for women and girls, they, too, wanted to participate in this rite of passage. Now it is commonplace for Jewish girls to participate in this ceremony. This is a time of great rejoicing. Afterwards, it is traditional to have a celebration marked by the coming together of friends and family at which food is served. There is no religious component to the celebration afterward - only to the service. This is good news for you if you are planning a Bar Mitzvah celebration for your child.

Because it means you can arrange it any way you want. Bar Mitzvah celebrations range from the very simple to the very elaborate. Most fall in between. In the past 30 years, as social pressures and expectations have increased, celebrations have become larger and more elaborate although the current economic downturn has slowed that trend. Another trend is that they are becoming more theme based and child focused. Centerpieces and other decor often reflect favorite hobbies and interests of the Bar Mitzvah child.

Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations most often take place in the synagogue or temple where the service was held, or a banquet hall in a hotel, restaurant, or country club. Sometimes they can take place in at home. They usually take place on a Saturday afternoon just following the service or the Saturday evening. Occasionally it may take place on a Sunday. Invitees are immediate and extended family members, friends of the family, and friends of the Bar Mitzvah child. In the 1980's the DJ community targeted Bar Mitzvah celebrations as a market for their services. In so doing they shaped the celebration into what we often see today.

Live caricature is popular at Bar Mitzvah celebrations because they provide entertainment and a party favor for guests to take home. Ellen Zucker has entertained at hundreds of Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and other events in the Philadelphia area for over 15 years through her company http://facesandfortunes.com. Mail to: Ellen@facesandfortunes.com or (215) 722 2453.

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