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Fathers Blessing for Bar Mitzvah boy

tandura — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 09:00:13 +0000

The most important role of the groom's father at the Bar Mitzvah ceremony

t is important to know that the father has a big part to play in his son’s Bar Mitzvah.

The father blesses a blessing that is part of a centuries old tradition, in which, in fact, he expresses his delight that his son is now entering the commandments burden, and is solely responsible for his own actions.

The wording of the blessing is: "good riddance of its punishment."

There are people who do not understand the meaning of the blessing, and think that it means, God forbid, that the father now gets rid of the son. Obviously it is not so. The riddance does not refer to the son, but rather to the son’s actions. Until he reaches the age of thirteen years and one day, all actions and their results were the full responsibility of the parents, for better or worse. From now on, this responsibility transfers to him.

According to Jewish tradition, one can understand the timing of this blessing even more.

Our wise men say that by the age of thirteen years, only evil dwells within a man. Therefore, a child tends to do things of a more nefarious nature. From the age of thirteen, good is also introduced into the person, and now, in fact, the scales are balanced. The good draws toward the commandments, and the evil inclination vice versa.

The good instinct could in fact be called as an opinion. At the age of thirteen years, the child already has an understanding of the ramifications of his actions, so he should bear the consequences.

Fathers Blessing for Bar Mitzvah boy

In fact, the day of the Bar Mitzvah is the transition from childhood to adulthood, from dependence to independence, and its good to bless for that.

Every parent is waiting for the moment when a child for whom they worked so hard for over the years, will be his own living person.

Our wise men also say that once the child reaches the age of mitzvot, a new soul enters him. So its a very special moment.

Jokingly one might say that surely the father should be happy that his son became a man, but he should remember that from now on allowance will rise higher and higher.

Apart from the importance of the blessing, it should be noted that often it causes excitement to the brink of tears. This also adds a special touch to the ceremony. This is a good combination of joy and excitement together.

Its important to mention that the blessing needs to be spoken on the exact day the groom turns thirteen years of age, certainly not before and preferably also not after.

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Klezmer for Bar Mitzvah

tandura — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 09:34:41 +0000

Bar mitzvah at the Kotel and its accompaniment

Music is an integral part of any Jewish ceremony. When speaking about Bar mitzvah, it is played during every stage of the event and during the celebration coming after the official rituals. It is important to choose professional musicians and consider the songs you would like to listen to during the occasion.

Klezmer music: what is it?

Klezmer is a traditional Jewish music. It is usually played by a group of professional musicians. There are lots of dance tunes in the repertoire, so it is a nice choice for various types of celebrations including weddings, birthdays, and Bar Mitzvahs. The melodies are very expressive and, thus, distinguished from other styles. The style is aimed at imitating khazone and paraliturgical singing. This traditional music was greatly influenced by Romanian music.

There exist many different types of songs from the fastest to the slowest tempo. Consider the most popular musical instruments used:

Violins

Contra-violins

Cimbaloms

Shofars

Clarinets

Basses/cellos

Accordions

Flutes (optional)

Klezmer music for Bar mitzvah

The musicians are experienced in accompanying the Bar mitzvah events. They know how to create a truly Jewish and happy atmosphere around. The number of musicians might be different (2 or more). It is also possible to select the preferable musical instruments for your celebration.

This solid type of music is able to make the whole ceremony full of joy and fun. It is able to touch the heart of every guest.

The melodies played are one of the oldest and joyful. Kinor David offers the musicians, who will accompany you on your way to the Torah and during the whole tour planned for the day.

Add more activities to this important day of Bar mitzvah at the Kotel and enjoy every moment of it with the support of Kinor David.

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Torah writing

tandura — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:58:31 +0000

Bar mitzvah in Israel and Torah scrolls

Torah reading is one of the important rituals of any Bar mitzvah ceremony. It is an ancient Jewish tradition.

As soon as a boy reaches 13, he becomes a member of an adult society. As a result, he is obliged to pray and take part in Torah readings. The first official Torah reading happens during the Bar mitzvah ceremony.

Before the ceremony, there are months of preparations. The boy attends the lessons of Rabbi or even special school to learn how to read the Torah paragraphs right.

Bar mitzvah in Israel and its attractions

very family wants to make the event special for their kid. Besides, it is also vital to entertain the guests and make the event memorable for everyone. For this purpose, Kinor David offers plenty of attractions, such as:

Doves release

Professional musicians

Chassid doll

Balloons, etc.

Torah scrolls writing is one more attraction and a privilege for the hero of the occasion.

Torah scroll writing

It is a ritual fulfilled by means of a special pen and in a definite manner. As soon as the boy finishes reading the Torah, he is given a parchment with his name. There are letters, which the boy is to complete in order to better understand the concepts of the Torah. As a result, the hero of the event also receives a nice souvenir as a memory about the ceremony.

Such a ritual is sacred for the Jewish people. It is knowledge, which is transmitted from fathers to their sons. Such a chain is able to connect people to the Torah.

Kinor David provides you with a great opportunity to write on a real scroll with the help of a Feather. You will definitely see the tears of excitement in the guests and the kid himself.

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Flying balloons

tandura — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:45:01 +0000

Bar mitzvah at the Kotel in Jerusalem and its decoration

A Bar mitzvah is an important event in the life of any boy. The parents always do everything to make the occasion special and memorable. Decorating the ceremony in the right way is a good choice to create a festive mood and to take magnificent photos during the event.

Balloons for Bar mitzvah

Balloons decorations are considered a family tradition. They are used during various holidays and events to decorate the halls or to make them a part of the celebration. Thus, you can raise the emotions on a new level.

During Bar mitzvah, the balloons look very impressive together with the long shofars and other elements of the ceremony. There are common colors, which are preferable for such an occasion:

Blue

White

Light-blue

It is also possible to select the other shades combination. However, it is required to remember that there are colors, which do not correspond to the Torah. They include, for instance, orange and red hues.

What to do with balloons on Bar mitzvah?

Balloons can have an important symbolic meaning during such an event. One of the good traditions, the organization of which is offered by Kinor David, is the release of the balloons in the sky. It is also possible to write prayers or wishes on them.

Such a ritual fills the hearts of the guests with spirituality, holiness, and joy. Besides, everyone feels the significance of the occasion. The balloons flying to the sky look extremely beautiful and attract everyone’s attention.

Another good idea is to decorate a restaurant hall with the balloons. You can choose the items of the same color used during the official ceremony preserving the common style.

You can apply the balloons to decorate the tables, chairs, entrance, and other parts of the place of celebration.

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The Rabbi’s doll

tandura — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:09:30 +0000

Bar mitzvah by the Kotel in Israel and the meaning of attractions

A Bar mitzvah is an important event for the whole family. Lots of guests come to congratulate the hero of the occasion with his maturity.

Any parent would like to make such a ceremony really special and memorable. Besides, it is vital not to let the guests get bored. For this purpose, the organization of the celebration by Kinor David includes various attractions. One of the famous varieties is a Rabbi’s or Chassid doll.

What is a Chassid doll?

A Rabbi’s doll is a huge figure, which is often used for Bar mitzvah ceremonies. Rabbi is in the Hebrew language. The doll is also frequently referred to as Chassid. The latest is the one, who is pious and close to God. This person has definite obligations in front of the Lord. Among the other qualities, it is also vital to mention:

Vivacity

Joyfulness

Selflessness

Chassid knows all the deep secrete of the Torah. With his help, all people understand the sense of Torah. The key task of Chassid is to make the world a better place transforming everything around. The greatest priority of Chassid is the people’s prosperity.

The most important thing for the people according to Chassid is doing things from inside with joy and sincerity.

Bar mitzvah by the Kotel in Israel with the Chassid doll

Chassid doll is one of the people’s favors. During the ceremony, it not only adds spirituality and creates a festive mood, but also attracts the attention to your celebration. The doll perfectly suits the procession and can be placed in the center of the circle while everyone is dancing.

One of the popular variations of the dancing dolls is Nachman doll – a doll of a Breslov Rabbi. Such a choice will be appreciated by both adults and children, as such a doll is very attractive to them.

The kids always demonstrate an impressive connect dancing with Chassid. Thus, your Bar mitzvah can easily turn a joyful and unforgettable event.

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Flowering pigeons

tandura — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 14:38:07 +0000

Bar mitzvah at the Western Wall and pigeons’ release

igeons have been used during Bar mitzvah ceremonies for many years. They have an important symbolic meaning for the Jewish people. There is a separate ceremony of the birds release organized as a part of the event. The ritual is adopted from the wedding ceremony.

Pigeons release is an original, beautiful, and unforgettable experience both for a 13-year-old boy or 12-year-old girl. Such a ritual will be very suitable for the age. The number of pigeons offered by Kinor David might be various. It usually totals from 25 to 50 birds.

Pigeons release ceremony

For any ceremony of release, the Jews prefer only white pigeons. The bird is connected with many legends and myths known from the ancient times. This is the main reason, why they are so widespread during various cultural and religious ceremonies. The birds are very significant for God and faith. Besides, they symbolize spirituality, purity, and peace.

Making the pigeons a part of any occasion, you can turn the event into an unforgettable thing with amazing attractions full of high spirits. Such a celebration will be remembered for many years.

How to deal with the pigeons on Bar Mitzvah?

There are two most popular ways to organize the release ceremony:

Every guest gets a pigeon and the instructions when to release it and how to hold it. The birds are usually released as soon as the greetings of the hero of the occasion and the sounds of shofars come to end.

The doves are located in the cage. The guests are to declare the blessings for a Bar Mitzvah boy. After this, the sounds of the shofars appear and the hero of the occasion is to open the cage and let the doves out.

According to the Jewish beliefs, the doves go up to the skies just like the luck of a Bar Mitzvah boy rises up and up. As for the Western Wall, there are 2 places for the organization of such a ritual. It might be either a Balcony of the Wall or the Mount of Olives.

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Drummers at the Western Wall

tandura — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 14:01:51 +0000

Bar mitzvah in the Western Wall with the drummers

Many Jewish families want to make Bar mitzvah a special event for the hero of the occasion and for the guests. Music is a perfect choice to reach the required atmosphere of the celebration at every stage of it.

Drummers are considered an exciting attraction. The appropriate music being played during various parts of the ceremony allows making the event memorable.

The importance of music during Bar mitzvah

There are hardly any Jewish holidays, which are not accompanied by the music. Bar mitzvah in the Western Wall is not an exception. People usually prefer traditional music during such an event. It is called Klezmer music and is performed by the skilled and experienced musicians. Besides, there are certain musical instruments preferred for the event:
1. drums
2. accordions
3. shofars
4. clarinets
5. saxophones
6. guitars
7. trumpets, etc.

It is possible to select two or more musical instruments (it is relevant for a big family or for a large number of guests). What’s more, Kinor David will provide you with an impressive choice of your favorite songs.

How accompaniment is organized?

When you order musicians for Bar Mitzvah, it is vital to consider every stage of the event. The musicians must be informed when they are to stop playing and which music is preferred during definite parts of the ceremony. The professionals also offer a nice wedding canopy for your ceremony.

It is possible to hire the musicians for:

greetings of the family

entry of the hero of the occasion

meeting and entertainment of the guests (they will be playing near the bus)

Almost all the families organize parties after the official ceremony. The musicians can fill it with fun and joy by means of their music.

Remember that it is necessary to order musicians for your Bar mitzvah celebration in advance. You can consider the musical styles they are experienced at and the compositions they play.

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