mitzvah

It’s time to start Mitzvah planning!! Are you getting flashbacks to your wedding with vendor checklists and budgets? Thinking about catering menus? DJ playlists? Take a deep breath – it’s all going to be fabulous, and you’ll get to celebrate your incredible kid in a way that is totally unique to them! One of the […]

Whether you are new in town or trying to find a way to connect deeper to your faith, finding a new synagogue for your family can feel overwhelming. It’s what will help you build up your community and ensure your traditions are passed along to your child. Of course, you’re not going to take this […]

When you’re preparing for your child’s Mitzvah, you want to make sure it’s everything they’ve ever dreamed. After all, you’re celebrating a pretty momentous occasion! Your child has put in months of hard work, and they finally get to show it off. If you could use a little bit of guidance planning your child’s party, […]

Starting your child in Torah School is a pretty exciting event. You are giving them a chance to tap deeper into their beliefs and learn how to use this to engage with the world around them. As such, it’s crucial that you find a school where you can give your child the best start possible. […]

Your child’s Mitzvah is a huge deal. They have spent the better part of two years constantly studying so they could prepare. Now, it’s time to make sure the celebration is everything they dreamed it would be. As a Washington Mitzvah photographer, I’ve gotten to help countless families throw a party, and I would love […]

When it comes to a Jewish event, there’s one thing on which everyone can all agree – the food has to be good. Food has always been a part of Jewish culture, and at its heart, it’s all about community and bringing people together. If you’re planning an upcoming event, be it a Mitzvah, a […]

Planning a Mitzvah is like planning a wedding, though my guess is that when you were planning a wedding, you weren’t also managing homework, an extracurricular schedule, Hebrew school, Mitzvah tutoring, and everything else that comes with a Mitzvah-aged kid. And that’s assuming you have just one! The point is, this wonderful and fulfilling time […]

The Jewish people have always been incredible storytellers. Whether it’s passing down stories from the Torah or sharing the hardships and triumphs of their ancestors with younger generations. Telling stories lifts people up, teaches important life lessons, and builds resilience and hope. Some of the most incredible storytellers are filmmakers who dedicate their lives to […]

If you’ve ever been to a wedding or a Mitzvah, and chances are you have, you know that a DJ can make or break the entire event. One minute, everyone’s out on the dance floor, and a few songs later, they’ve retreated back to their tables, cringing or bored. Especially when it comes to Mitzvahs, […]

There comes a time in every young person’s life when a special occasion calls for a tuxedo. Whether it’s prom, a wedding, or a formal Mitzvah, you want to look – and feel – sharp. Maybe you’re looking to rent a tux, or perhaps the time has come to invest in one that will see […]