For those unfamiliar with the practice, mitzvahs (‘bat’ for girls and ‘bar’ for boys) are a rite of passage in the Jewish tradition in which a child becomes an adult in the eyes of the community. After a year of studying the Torah, the child takes part in a religious service, followed by a celebration.
Just what that celebration entails, well that’s only limited by the imagination- and of course, the parents’ pocketbook.
A New York couple recently spent $1 million on their daughter’s Plaza Hotel celebration for 400 based on Britney Spears’ Circus tour, complete with a copycat Spears outfit, contortionists, stilt walkers, and a troupe of Cirque du Soleil performers (New York Post).
Luckily for parents with a more, ahem, limited budget, a mitzvah celebration can still be a spectacular event, with the help of the right professionals.
“Coming to trade shows like Mitzvahs Made Simple saves families time and money by offering a day to shop local, highly specialized vendors who can show them what's possible within their budget and answer their questions in a no-pressure environment,” Curry says. “Families can take advantage of exclusive specials and promotions that are not offered any other time. Generally speaking, families can save 15% to 20% shopping at an expo, compared to planning all on their own without guidance.”
