Ilana Wiles shared that planning her daughter's Bat Mitzvah has felt stressful after seeing viral, over-the-top celebrations all over social media She said many people don't realize how expensive even ...

'If we do let them pay for something small, my wife is worried that my in-laws will see it as a sign that they have permission to take over' "Are we wrong for not caving or catering more to our out-of ...

When I walked into an on-call catering job a couple of months ago, I was genuinely thrilled to discover that we would be serving food for a bat mitzvah party. Since I had never had a bat mitzvah — let ...

Most parents are willing to do anything to make their kids’ dream bar or bat mitzvah celebration come true, even if it means fulfilling rock-star ambitions — be they genuine or virtual. If your son or ...

Adam Sandler’s daughter had her own bat mitzvah just before filming their new Netflix film, “You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah.” Director Sammi Cohen told People recently how the Sandler clan ...

The Jewish ceremony can be the setting for a sharp look at growing up. But it has too often been used for glosses that ignore the rite’s deeper meaning. By Esther Zuckerman In the Jewish faith you ...

My kid has her bat mitzvah in February. My wife’s family is from out of town, as are my friends. I don’t have a large family. Her parents are imploring her to have a bigger party, or live music, or a ...