The Complete Bar/Bat Mitzvah Book: Everything You Need to Plan a Meaningful Celebration

A practical and friendly guide for students and parents-a guide that helps readers plan a meaningful celebration- both in the service and the reception. Incorporating the experiences and rituals of families from all traditions, and based on the experiences of rabbis, parents, and children, the book offers helpful suggestions for:

* Long-term preparation and short-term goals.
* Elevating the spiritual meaning of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
* The "nuts and bolts" of planning the celebration.
* Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvahs.
* Jewish life afterward.

Readers will find descriptions of typical services for both boys and girls, various alternatives, and the meaning behind the rituals. There are many suggestions throughout to make the Bar/Bat Mitzvah service more personalized and more meaningful.