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If you belong to a Jewish family and your child has grown up to an age of 12 or 13 then you must be aware with the importance of Bat Mitzvah and Bar Mitzvah ceremony. This is celebrated as a big event that includes inviting all your guests and relatives whether local or residing out of town. To invite the guests it is obvious that you will send them the invitation cards informing everything about the event. But before these invitation cards it is always good to send save the date cards to your relatives.

Save the date cards are those cards which inform your guests about the event so that they could find time to attend the ceremony. Here we are discussing with you various do’s and don’ts to keep in mind while sending save the date cards.

SOME DO’S-

• As these cards are sent so that people can change their schedules and preplan for your ceremony. In these busy times, people used to fix their schedule for months. So you should send the save the date cards at least four months before the event. It is also important for out of town guests who have to arrange for air or railway tickets to come to you.
• Save the date cards is a new trend in Bat Mitzvah and Bar Mitzvah ceremony. Some people may not understand the meaning of these cards so it would be beneficial if you clearly mention phrases like “save the date” and invitation to follow”. With this they would know that invitation is still to come. It is just to schedule your journey.
• While sending save the date cards, it would be helpful for your guests if you mention details about hotels and travel. You can also mention your child’s website related to Mitzvah ceremony if you have. In case you don’t have one, you can insert a print out list of hotels with save the date cards.
• These days photo Bar Mitzvah save the date cards are also in vogue where you paste your child photograph on the cards. You can also opt this for innovative cards.
• If your budget allows you to spend more money, then go for the latest designed save the date cards in the market. If you want you can also give them a traditional touch or some theme related to your child personality.

SOME DON’TS-

• There is no need to add a reply card with save the date card. These cards are just for information. It is not required to get a response about them.
• Create a list of people whom you are sending save the date cards. This is because you should not miss any guest while sending invitation cards. For save the date cards you may miss some of your guests.

If you would consider above do’s and don’ts while sending save the date cards we are sure that you will not come across any complaints from your guests during the ceremony.

For every ceremony celebration to be a success, planning is the crucial part. If you have not planned it properly then it can spoil the fun and excitement of it. As the Bar Mitzvah ceremony is amongst the most important event for a young Jewish man, he and his family want it to be a jovial event. If you are a Jewish parent and you are going to celebrate your child’s Bar Mitzvah ceremony soon then you must be much tensed regarding its proper arrangements.

Here we are giving you 6 tips that will make your life easier.

• Make a File– First of all get organized and prepare a file. Divide it into sections with headings as catering, guests, venue, DJ, decorator etc. You should place all dated quotes, confirmation and emails in it. It would help you to keep a track of all arrangements.
• Plan Your Budget– Bar Mitzvah is one of the most cherished ceremonies in your life so it is obvious that you may get carried away with its excitement. But do not let your budget slip out of your hands. First decide about the whole budget and then divide it into different sections of your file according to requirement. Try to include minute expenditure in the file.
• Involvement of Bar Mitzvah Boy– As this event marks the beginning of adult life of a bar mitzvah boy so why not let him be an adult from this ceremony. Involve him in all decisions and keep his suggestions in your mind while making arrangements.
• Select A Theme– Selecting a theme will make your ceremony more beautiful. It automatically decides everything like decoration, music, food, flowers, invitation cards etc. But keep in your mind that every arrangement goes by the theme properly as mismatch will ruin the fun.
• In Absence of Theme– Even if you have not selected any theme, you should make arrangements in a correlated manner. For ex- if you are choosing a particular color for table cloth then napkins should be chosen accordingly.   Say, the stripped tablecloth will not go with dotted napkins.
• Proper Information in the Invitation Cards– It is very important that you mention proper address of event venue and accommodation hotel in the invitation cards. This is because some of your guests may belong to outer stations and they might be unfamiliar with that area. If possible print a small map at the back of the invitation. It would be better to mention that whether you are accepting the gifts or not and if not do mention the name of charity to which they should donate them.

This list of the tips is not exhaustive and if you want some more tips related to the planning of Bar Mitzvah celebration, you can find them on internet.

Bar Mitzvah celebration holds much importance in the life of the Jewish people. They celebrate it with all their relatives and other guests. These guests give various gifts to the Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah. If you are among those guests and going to attend such ceremony soon, then you must be confused about the gift you should take along. Selecting gifts are always a difficult task but you can minimize your options by choosing items which are customary for this special occasion.

Here we are suggesting you those customary gifts for Mitzvah ceremony. Some of these can be-

Money– Cash is the most common gift in a bar or bat mitzvah parties. It is generally given in the multiples of $18 as it is the most favorable number in Jewish tradition. They believe that the number 10 and 8 represent life. So if you are comfortable with giving money then you need not think about other options.

Books – Books related to Jewish culture and Judaism are customary gifts on this occasion. Although it is not necessary that bar and bat mitzvah children would appreciate your present but still it is an option for those who are fond of reading.  Moreover, the introduction of e-books has devalued these printed books.

Religious Gifts– Various religious items are received by Bar and Bat Mitzvah at their Mitzvah ceremony. Tallit, kippot, tefillin, kiddush cup, candlesticks, tzedekah box are such gifts which symbolizes their beginning of new life.

Special Gifts– Jewelry like necklaces, pendants, rings have always mesmerized women. If you are attending a Bat Mitzvah ceremony this will be a good option and we are sure she will definitely like it. Shabbat candlesticks are also given which are lighted by the woman. She gets this honor and leads the blessing.

Other Gifts– Besides these gifts related to Jewish tradition, you can also go for the common gifts liked by any 12 or 13 year old children like dresses, videogames etc.

Charity – One more noble option can be donating some amount of money to the child’s favorite charity. It will not only please the child himself but will be good contribution towards society. Don’t forget about the importance of number 18.

The above gifts are just suggestions. A person’s imagination holds no bounds so try to be as creative as you can while choosing the gift. Still if you are confused, you can ask the family and friends of the Bar and Bat Mitzvah child. But one thing should be remembered that it is not necessary to spend a lot on these gifts. Always try to be in your budget because it is not the price of the gift that is counted, it is your love and affection that is embedded in it. Whatever your present is it will definitely be a contribution for a wonderful life that beckons the Bar and Bat mitzvah child.