By
Lisa: On Saturday, January 5, 2013
Zachary Cole and his family celebrated their son being called to the Torah as a
Bar Mitzvah. Millie’s Event Designs
worked with proud mom Michelle Cole to plan and coordinate this Jewish rite of passage.
In the
Jewish tradition, the age of thirteen marks the passage into adulthood. The term “Bar Mitzvah” means “one who is
obligated to the commandments.” This ceremony symbolizes Zachary’s acceptance
of the spiritual, ethical and religious responsibilities of an adult member of
the Jewish community.
A
ceremonial prayer was said with family and guests over the Hallah, (each single
loaf is woven with six strands. Together,
both loaves have twelve, which represent each tribe of Israel). After kiddush over a cup of
wine, the head of the household recites the blessing over the bread: ("Blessed
are you, LORD, King of the
Universe, who brings forth bread from the earth"). Each guest was then treated to a buffet style
lunch catered by Panera Bread that included their signature style salads and
delectable pastries. 
Continuing
with the baseball theme, the celebration then moved out to Kansas City’s Kauffman
Stadium. Here young Zachary and his
friends enjoyed cake and stadium fare including pizza, nachos and popcorn. Activities included photo booth memories and
dancing to the music of a live DJ. It
also included Zachary’s Mitzvah project which was collecting donations from
each guest suitable for use at Wayside Waifs.
These items were collected in a pet crate provided by the charity and
will be used to care for abandoned animals at the shelter.
At the
end of the celebration, each guest received a gift bag that included bubble gum
and baseball cards featuring young Zachary.
When
you are planning a celebration for the rites
of passage in your child’s life, please contact Millie’s Event Designs and
let us help you make the day one to remember for generations to come!
