There's a new way of celebrating life's milestones and it debuts right here with a complete re-think of the bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah. Milestones are sacred, deeply felt moments; times to be connected with friends, family and the wonder of the human adventure. Don't just decorate or adopt a silly theme - have a real experience. MitzvahChic is designed to take even beginners into the heart of the Torah to discover its universal and surprisingly modern treasures. And then use them to create a chic celebration that's moving to attend and impossible to forget. The book's a well of inspiration and a tactics guide. Take the journey and once you, too, have experienced the wonder, who knows where it will lead you…as a Jew and as a human being?

This book provides an inspiring, fresh look at the Bar Mitzvah / Bat Mitzvah process, which comforts, encourages, enlightens and informs in a concise and witty style. Her tone is conversational and very funny, yet the book is rich, intelligent and full of practical suggestions that can be used either as given or as a springboard for your own ideas. The author feels like your new best friend as you embark on this overwhelming feat of pulling off an American-style bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah without completely losing sight of it's deeper meaning. In addition to talking you through the whole process--from choosing a date to finding meaning in your Torah portion to designing a beautiful party that reflects this meaning--it provides many lists and charts and a timeline, all of which are extremely practical and easy to use. There are many money-saving tips as well...but the real strength and uniqueness of this book is that it revives an emphasis on the deeper meaning of the bar Mitzvah / bat Mitzvah, and takes that meaning well into the party. Beautiful photos, wonderful and artistic touches, clear and concise instructions. I wish this book had been around when we first started planning my daughter's Bat Mitzvah, which is only a couple of months away.....!

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