by Aviva Blumstein | Uncategorized
This is a series for the bar/bat mitzvah parent on quick, concise and meaningful messages from the weekly Torah portion – perfect for use in a parent speech. *** When Jacob wanted to find a wife, where do you think he went? The well, of course. From the number...
by Aviva Blumstein | Uncategorized
This is a series for the bar/bat mitzvah parent on quick, concise and meaningful messages from the weekly Torah portion – perfect for use in a parent speech. *** Never, ever go shopping when you’re hungry. If you’re starving in the supermarket, your cart is...
by Aviva Blumstein | Uncategorized
This is a series for the bar/bat mitzvah parent on quick, concise and meaningful messages from the weekly Torah portion – perfect for use in a parent speech. *** Abraham was the paragon of hospitality and giving. When Eliezer, his servant, went to go find a wife...
by Aviva Blumstein | Uncategorized
This is a series for the bar/bat mitzvah parent on quick, concise and meaningful messages from the weekly Torah portion. They’re messages appropriate for any background – and appropriate to give in a speech to your young man or woman embarking on a journey through the...
by Aviva Blumstein | Uncategorized
As part of BATgirl’s Bat Mitzvah year program, last Friday the extended BATfamily visited Machon Ayalon. Machon Ayalon is an almost unknown site among Israeli and foreign tourists, but since our visit I have decided to make it my new mission in life to put Machaon...
by Aviva Blumstein | Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered why, when it comes to our kids reaching the age of Bar and Bat Mitzvah, we celebrate as we do? Have you ever wondered why you have spent the better part of a year fretting over whether to serve your guests fillet of beef Prince Albert or steak...