Small but meaningful bar mitzva ideas?

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amother

Sat, Feb 04 2023, 7:11 pm

going through difficult time but still want it to be nice for my son. Any out-of-the-box or simple but nice ideas??

amother

Butterscotch

Sat, Feb 04 2023, 7:41 pm

Go out of the box. Do it, you won't regret it.

First ask your ds his feelings about what he would enjoy the most. What is important to him. That is the main thing because each boy is very different personality and will find different things meaningful.

amother

Sat, Feb 04 2023, 9:39 pm

amother Butterscotch wrote:

but I think I need to present him with some suggestions because all he knows is what his friends are doing

LisaS

Sat, Feb 04 2023, 10:09 pm

First of all, in the box is totally fine too. As long as he feels it is his special day and everyone made it special. Don't add extra pressure with the need to be "out-of-the-box". The main thing is leibedig.

In my opinion there are three things that make the bar mitzvah:
lively dancing, good speeches, and good meat. Everything else is commentary.

You can have each friend/relative come up to the podium and give a custom bracha to your son based on a keyword they draw from a hat.

Have a friend/relative write a song/dance that everyone will surprise son with.

Have someone that is a good speaker give a memorable speech.

Print out lots of pictures of son over the years, string on a rope and hang by the dessert tables.

Prepare a how well do you know Moishe type game for everyone or just the friends to play. Can use a powerpoint with pictures for the questions.

amother

Sat, Feb 04 2023, 10:28 pm

LisaS wrote:

this all sounds very elaborate.
I was thinking something smaller/ simpler

amother

Lemonchiffon

Sat, Feb 04 2023, 10:48 pm

We did Thursday morning leining and tefillin
The boys of the class came for shachris
And breakfast was served
Friday night dinner at Shul for out of town guest immediate family and the boys of the class
Then Shabbat we had a sit down kiddush for everyone Shul, guests, boys

Breakfast and Friday Night - I cooked everything at the Shul
Shabbat was catered

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