Bar Mitzvah Invitations – What to Put on Them and Who to Send One To – Sewing Machines Los Angeles

If you are planning an upcoming bar mitzvah it is a good time to be sure you are up to date on the proper etiquette associated with the occasion. While some of them may be familiar, they should all be taken into account before you create and send the invitations out to all the guests. Also it is good information to know to help some of your guests who have never been to a bar mitzvah.

Bar mitzvah invitations are used to invite guest to the celebration of the rite of passage of a Jewish thirteen year old child that signifies the beginning of their journey into adulthood. Although, the actual date of the bar mitzvah is up to the amount of time it takes the child to complete their religious training. There are two parts to every bar mitzvah: the ritual at the synagogue and the reception that follows, much like a wedding. At the synagogue the child will recite a part of the Torah, how much is going to depend on the particular synagogue that the child belongs to. While this is usually reserved for young men there is a female version called a bat mitzvah.

Many people like for the bar mitzvah invitations to include information regarding gifts. While most people know that gifts are usually associated with the event, many will not know exactly what to get. This is especially true for those who are not Jewish and have never attended one before. You should let them know that while it is customary to bring a gift, it does not need to be large or elaborate. There are no set rules for gift giving at the event.

You will want to be sure to include the vital contact information on your invitations so that people can easily contact you with any gift giving questions they may have. If you are unsure of what to tell them, you may suggest gift certificates, savings bonds, or even cash. Although, any gift that is age appropriate will work just fine. When it comes to wording your invitations, be sure to include not only the date, time, and location of the event but also the child’s name as well as their parents.

If all your guests are coming to both the synagogue portion and reception you need only one invitation that has both locations and time. However, if you have guest who will be coming to just one or the other, you may think about making a separate invite for each event. The guests who are not Jewish may appreciate only being invited to the reception portion of the bar mitzvah. While the wording of bar mitzvah invitations is pretty standard and does not take much thinking, you can always make them more memorable with Torah quotation, especially if it is a part of the Torah that you child will be reciting at the synagogue.