http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi - Party411 Discussion Forums en-us Party411 Discussion Forums Wed, 16 May 2012 21:49:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 30 http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1337183963/2#2 Party411 Discussion Forums/Bar/Bat Mitzvah Talk http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1337183963/2#2 Ha - I just signed on to see if anyone had a thread like this - and here it is - great minds! DS is graduating and other than big items - computer, etc. - he wants an idock equivalent for his android phone - but I have no idea what to get for other friends' kids - so looking for ideas. Gift cards are always a fall-back, but the kids really appreciate something concrete - as long as it's something they want... http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1337003347/8#8 Party411 Discussion Forums/Bar/Bat Mitzvah Talk http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1337003347/8#8 We had a few large tables (all the same size) with assigned seating for both DSs BM and it worked out well. &nbsp;DS sat with his closest friends, which I thought might insult some kids but the kids know who's close and who isn't. &nbsp;The rest were seated by groups-the neighbour kids, his dance friends, or their own school cliques. This way each table has something in common. &nbsp;Also, by assigning seats at this age, you can avoid clashes and arguments among the kids who don't get along. Like someone also mentioned, they're only sitting to eat. &nbsp;At most BMs the kids are up on the dance floor and they all sit at each other's table. &nbsp;It's just so that there's some kind of organization during dinner. &nbsp; http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1117288208/1046#1046 Party411 Discussion Forums/Bar/Bat Mitzvah Talk http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1117288208/1046#1046 <b>May 2012<br />26th - Busy_Planning (Bar), KKinNC (Bat)</b> Mazel Tov!  <img src="http://classic.party411.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" /><br /><br />June 2012<br />16th - abbysmom (Bat), mymichala (Bat)<br /><br />January 2013<br />19th - carynb (Bar)<br /><br />March 2013<br />2nd - gatormom (Bat)<br /><br />April 2013<br />27th - NJBatMitzvahMom (Bar)<br /><br />June 2013<br />8th - - njswimmom (Bat)<br />22nd - justme (Bar)<br /><br />Future:<br />2013 - Jackie (Bat), justme (Bar)<br />01/2014 - 3kids (Bar)<br />2/22/14 - mgmmom (Bat)<br />3/29/14 - ljsd (Bat)<br />5/24/14 - Mom from Pittsburgh (Bat)<br />7/06/14 - nicksmom (Bar)<br />11/15/14 - jordansmom (bat)<br />2016 - LABatMom (Bat), Mom from Pittsburgh (Bat)<br />2017 - justme (Bar)<br />2020 - bookwormmamma (Bat)<br /><br /><br /> http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1337044373/8#8 Party411 Discussion Forums/Bar/Bat Mitzvah Talk http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1337044373/8#8 Situations like this one that involves a friend can be really awkward, when it comes to money. I am thinking $450. - $550.00 especially if at the end of the party she stays to help you take down the party decorations. http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1337030505/3#3 Party411 Discussion Forums/Bar/Bat Mitzvah Talk http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1337030505/3#3 &quot;Bus transportation to the party will be provided for all of ______'s unescorted friends. Please/kindly arrange to pick up your child at _______. <br /><br />Boring but to the point. i made mine on vistaprint to match the invite. i put a cartoony picture of a school. http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1336934051/8#8 Party411 Discussion Forums/Bar/Bat Mitzvah Talk http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1336934051/8#8 At our conservative shul where bms are not shared, &nbsp;the BM can assign up to 3 of the 7 Torah portions to whomever they'd like, as long as the person is approved by the cantor as being proficient at chanting Torah and is Jewish. &nbsp;The other portions are reserved for &quot;honored congregants&quot;. &nbsp;However, if the immediate family are members of the congregation, then the &quot;honored congregant&quot; spots can go to parents and siblings of the bm. &nbsp; For instance, by the time my youngest has his bm, my husband, dd, ds1 and ds2 will all chant Torah portions.<br /><br /> http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1334444420/42#42 Party411 Discussion Forums/Bar/Bat Mitzvah Talk http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1334444420/42#42 Thank you for your kind words. I have been so touched by all the mavens who have posted here. It has meant so much to me and my family. Sincerely, Zozzie http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1335922271/10#10 Party411 Discussion Forums/Bar/Bat Mitzvah Talk http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1335922271/10#10 Or, you could call each family - let them know that you will soon be mailing the invites. &nbsp;<br />Tell them your plans to have the younger kids sit with their parents during the celebration ... and that an option would be that &nbsp;their kids could stay at the hotel and you plan to hiring some older kids (ie college aged?) to watch a group of kids.<br />I will bet that several of the parents would rather NOT have their (unruly) kids there - and be happy to have a night with just their spouse/partner. &nbsp;<br />Also - the reason I suggest them staying at the hotel is so that they will not be running back and forth between the rooms during the evening. http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1336488906/17#17 Party411 Discussion Forums/Bar/Bat Mitzvah Talk http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1336488906/17#17 Our Son <br /><br />You are not today as you were yesterday, <br />Nor are we. <br />Something has occurred. <br /><br />We sit with the congregation, <br />You stand alone on the bimah. <br />You lead the congregation, <br />We follow. <br />You sing, pray, speak, <br />We listen. <br /><br />Not a mere echo of our sound, <br />You have words of your own. <br />The still, small voice of conscience stands alone <br />Stronger in you now than ever before. <br />A blessed distance between us, <br />You are ours but also your own. <br />You were called to the Torah, <br />Your name and our names interwoven, <br />You are not us, <br />We are not you, <br />But we are inseparable. http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1334752325/39#39 Party411 Discussion Forums/Bar/Bat Mitzvah Talk http://classic.party411.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1334752325/39#39 Water shoes purchased (DSW has a good selection to choose from)<br />@ Barmom, love that shot from the video <img src="http://classic.party411.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" />