by Adam Hirschhorn The traditional Hora segment officially gets the main Bar or Bat Mitzvah festivities underway, and leads to full-scale participation of the dance. What is the Hora? The Hora is now the unofficial king of Israeli folk dances. The MC invites the guests to get in a circle, holds hands and starts stepping…
by Adam Hirschhorn The number one comment that I have been hearing from both the parents and the guest of honor at Mitzvahs, is that they are sick of the “old” games. The classic Coke and Pepsi game is boring and the Mummy Wrap should be laid to rest. As a result, I have stepped…
by Adam J. Hirschhorn On July 10th 2011, I stepped on to the Swiss Airlines plane to travel to the “holy land,” Israel. I was very excited to experience an educational vacation provided by Israel Experts in the state that I learned so much about when attending Hebrew School so many years ago. I was…
by Adam Hirschhorn In the Jewish tradition at a formal Bar/Bat Mitzvah there is a candle lighting ceremony. This ceremony has been around for ages and is still prevalent today. It’s even making appearances at Sweet 16’s, Quinceañeras and Weddings. Candle lighting is a nice way to honor people and is also a lovely photo…
by Adam Hirschhorn Most Bar/Bat Mitzvah DJ companies offer dance motivators as part of a package or as an a la carte add on. While these “extras” may not be necessary to show everyone a good time, they certainly do make a worthwhile investment into the overall party experience because of how they help the…
by Adam Hirschhorn The Grand Entrance is the formal and festive introduction of the Bar Mitzvah boy or Bat Mitzvah girl, their parents, and their siblings. Ranging from simple to extravagant, it offers an initial opportunity for everyone in attendance to be included in the party. The Grand Entrance provides a chance for the guests…
by Adam Hirschhorn Sometimes “breaking the ice” with teens at a Bar or Bat Mitzvah can be tough; however, if everyone on your team works hard to entertain and motivate the teens, the challenge can be easily overcome. I like to think of cocktail hour as the foundation for an event. It’s an ideal time…
