If you’ve been in the stores; you know. There are serious books out there about the meaning of the bar/bat mitzvah. And there are frothy little idea books that only deal with the party. But there is no other book that tells you how to pull it all together with so much rich advice on the service AND the celebration!

Want to host a bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah that your friends and family – and even total strangers (it happened to me!) – will rave about for years to come? Want to be known as the role model for “how awesome it COULD be”?

I spent two years researching and writing this book to make sure that all happens to you. I loaded it up with scholarship so that even if you've had an incomplete Jewish education or you're unsure about your knowledge, you will effortlessly learn about the Torah, the bar mitzvah / bat mitzvah rituals, the service and lots of fascinating things that will make you and your child feel genuinely excited about being Jewish and having a bar mitzvah / bat mitzvah!

I also made sure it would be full of a sense of adventure about discovering what it means to be Jewish. You'll find fun experiential ideas like a suggested playlist for a CD of "freedom songs," directions to make a tallit, and a recipe for manna. Want to know what it might have been like to wander in the wilderness? Go on a Torah trek with an outdoor rabbi who will recreate the experience of worshipping in an outdoor tabernacle.

Just want to feel more confident about planning that celebration? MitzvahChic actually started out as a book about how to have a better, more fun and memorable party. A party that really expresses your uniqueness as a family and that feels very intimate and special no matter how big it is!

You’ll also be thrilled to find that despite our commitment to style, we believe that budgets are irrelevant in determining how great the party will be! People with great ideas don't need a lot of money, and, if you don't have a great idea, it doesn't matter how much money you spend! The chapter on cutting costs gives dozens of ideas that won’t sacrifice ANY of the fun or special feeling. We also have chapters of spectacular table décor and party favor ideas to buy affordably or make yourself. They’re fast and fabulous and no one will believe you did it!

First-timers, don’t even THINK of not buying this book - I can't bear the idea of you missing out on the experience of a lifetime! Veteran parents who’ve done it before -- these folks always tell me they don't need any new ideas -- I hope you'll take a look as well. Before you run out of chances to experience the extraordinary.

Thank you all and keep reading for testimonials from reporters and parents just like you!

Testimonials from readers and the media

Anyone who wants to take the guesswork out of planning an upcoming bar or bat mitzvah and have a hoot doing so, must read this definitive and lively primer on the subject. - Cleveland Jewish News

Full and rich…I'm inspired by Greenberg's abundant creativity. - Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle

MitzvahChic ushers in a new style of celebration. - MetroWest Jewish Reporter

For parents who want to say "This child is ours! And isn't he/she simply incredible?!," MitzvahChic gives the road map. - Baltimore Jewish Times

What distinguishes this terrific book - and its companion website - is that the emphasis is as much on the party planning as it is on the Torah portion. - Philadelphia Jewish Exponent

I was absolutely dreading my daughters' bat mitzvahs and the meaningless affair that would follow. Now I have so many meaningful ideas, I don't know how we'll choose and I'm utterly confident it will be a beautiful party. Words just can't express my gratitude. Thank you. - Susan Klein

A HUGE "Thank You!" We just had our son's bar mitzvah this weekend and everyone was so impressed. We did the coffee talk cards and so many people commented on the care and thoughtfulness we put into the party. Everyone had such a good time, including us. I'm sure MitzvahChic will be standard fare for bar/bat mitzvah parents from now on. Thank you so much!!! - Sue Lasser

I made your spray-painted gold candle holders with "shalom" on them. They looked gorgeous on everyone's plates and they were our party favors. I got lots and lots of jaw-dropping compliments. Thanks for the fabulous idea! - Amy Webberman

If I had gotten just one idea from your book, I would have been happy. But your book was FILLED with amazing ideas. Lauren's bat mitzvah will be so meaningful and you have played a large role in that. - Stacy Pellerito

I don't know what people would do without a guru like you. - Nancee Samloff

This book does for bar and bat mitzvahs what "What to Expect When You're Expecting" does for pregnant mothers. Original party concepts and tips, What's hot and what's not, traditional vs. modern, it has it all. Whether you are having a small celebration or an over-the-top affair, this book is a must-have. - Kim, a mother of 3 daughters


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