A bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah celebration in Israel can be a meaningful, memorable and even life forming experience. As the center of the Jewish world, Israel is the ideal place to celebrate a Jewish lifecycle event. Yet, planning an event in one country while residing in another can be intimidating. The following information is designed to assist those who wish to celebrate their bar or bat mitzvah in Israel.
Event Organizers in Israel
These companies organize all the details of the bar or bat mitzvah event (simcha) in Israel.
Tour Companies with Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tours
These Tour Companies offer special Bar and Bat Mitzvah Tours.
Tour Companies with Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tours
These Tour Companies also offer special Bar and Bat Mitzvah Tours.
Sites for Bar and Bat Mitzvah Ceremonies in Israel
Massada, the Kotel, and an ancient synagogue in the Galilee or the Golan are traditional sites for bat and bar mitzvah ceremonies. Mt. Scopus (overlooking Jerusalem's Old City), Neot Kedumim Biblical Park, and archaeological sites are becoming popular alternatives.
Rabbis and Cantors
These individuals can perform individualized, private bar or bat mitzvah ceremonies at premier locations in Israel.
Resources
These resources focus on helping one plan a bar or bat mitzvah ceremony and celebration in Israel.
