Hi, i'm not jewish, and this is my first time invited to a friend's bar mitzvah, i don't know what they do there.. is it like a normal birthday party, where you bring your gifts to the party?
and what should i get for the gifts?
thank you
2006-09-09 16:22:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The reception afterwards is very much like a birthday party.
The first part is a religious celebration. If you are going to the ceremony part, just be respectful and don't feel compelled to do anything that makes you uncomfortable.
2006-09-09 16:25:28 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to the ceremony, it is similar to a church service. You will be given a book written in Hebrew and English to follow the procedure. If you are just going to the party, it will be like a very elaborate birthday party. You can give a gift you would give any 13 year old boy and yes, you can bring it to the party. A gift certificate for something he likes would be nice.
2006-09-09 23:27:05 · answer #2 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's a huge party with lots of gifts for the young man.
If it's being held at a well-to-do Temple, an expensive gift would be appropriate.
If it's held at a private home, something more suitable is appropriate.
Call ahead and inquire as to what's appropriate.
2006-09-09 23:27:33 · answer #3 · answered by Bob L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it's at a catered hall, it's like a wedding, and most people give money in the form of checks or savings bonds. If it is at a house, it may be more like a birthday party. You can get a nice leather bound bible at artscroll.com
2006-09-09 23:30:05 · answer #4 · answered by IKnowAll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is like a normal birthday party and presents are always appreciated. Whenever in doubt about gifts contact the Mother or Big Sister of the Birthday Child - - - a call is always appreciated and better than an 'embarrassing or inappropriate' gift. Peace.
2006-09-09 23:26:35 · answer #5 · answered by JVHawai'i 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not a birthday party
it is a religious rite of passage from boyhood to manhood - excuse me while i laugh!
get him something you think he'd like to have.
money is a big thing at bar and bat mitzvahs....the entire thing is amazing especially if you get to hear your friend chant - it is amazing!
2006-09-09 23:33:10 · answer #6 · answered by firenice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just get him normal presents. possibly religious themed depending on how religious the kid is.
2006-09-09 23:25:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋