Bar Mitzvah at the Kotel : The Western Wall
Many times we read or hear from friends the following concepts in the same breath: Bar Mitzvah at the Kotel, festive celebrations and more …
All of us know that the Kotel is one of the most holy sites for the Jewish people, if not the most holy place. But, how to plan the Bar Mitzvah event at the Kotel and how to carry it out and really make it a success? This article will clarify the significance of your loved ones Bar Mitzvah ceremony, the role of the Western Wall of the Jewish People and how the combination of the two will lead to an unforgettable experience for your child who has just arrived to fulfill his mitzvah.
Bar Mizvah Events
Many times you are invited to a Bar Mitzvah hall, and the question becomes whether this event was different from any other event? Maybe a wedding, birthday or other celebratory occasion?
True. The child was in the synagogue where he came to Torah and laid Tefillin for the first time. But does the event to which you were invited match the atmosphere of holiness? Does it understand, hold the significance and respect the responsibility for one of the most important rituals in Judaism?
Probably the answer to this would be that the event itself was nice, the food was reasonable and it was nice to meet the other guests and talk of old times and current events. But now comes the moment for your son, and you must think hard about making the event of his Bar Mitzvah ceremony a lasting, memorable occasion that will connect him to Judaism and to his roots. If so, the combination of Bar Mitzvah at the Kotel performances is the best mix for you and it's time to learn what your options are …
Bar Mitzvah at the Kotel & Everything Else
The Western Wall (Kotel) is one of the walls surrounding the Temple Mount for the last two thousand years. The Kotel is one of the most sacred places for the Jewish People, and a large area was established permitting Jews to pray. Every year we see hundreds of people who celebrate mitzvot at the Western Wall with friends and family. The Kotel is one of the special places with the greatest importance to both religious and national identities, so every event held at the Western Wall is accompanied by an inspiring holy theme.
If you are interested in having your child's event at the Kotel you have two options: make all of the arrangements yourself, or hire the services of a professional production company who will take the responsibility and handle every detail of the necessary arrangements for this very special event from A-to-Z.
You must bear in mind that this event will need to be scheduled well in advance of the actual date and requires very careful planning in order to coordinate Kotel security, transportation services, music, organization and procedures, tefillin and kippot for the men; and of course the food and beverages. Your choice of how to plan and organize the event will depend on how much you personally wish to enjoy this most special day of your son. You can involve yourself with the organizational details, problem solving throughout the event and almost completely remove yourself from the celebration; or you can relax and enjoy every precious moment and the festive atmosphere with your child and loved ones.
You only need to search on the internet using 'Kotel Bar Mitzvah' and you will see any number of companies and services for hire with respect to organizing these events – handling all the details and arrangements necessary to make the special ritual of the Kotel Bar Mitzvah a truly remarkable experience for the child.
An event he, and you will remember for the rest of your lives …