Where have all the mitzvah projects gone? As we’ve seen fewer projects highlighted in recent years, we wanted to spotlight the young adults putting the “mitzvah” in b’nai mitzvah.  Stella Shapiro United Hebrew Congregation, Crestwood Middle...

Planning a b’nai mitzvah party sometime soon? Oy vey, we feel for you. Even the most organized of planners can find themselves overwhelmed trying to sort through all the details. But perhaps the most crucial is deciding on a venue because that in large...

When it comes to deciding on a b’nai mitzvah gift, endless choices abound. While some opt to give an amount of money that’s a multiple of 18 because 18 symbolizes “chai” or life in Hebrew, others may look for something less traditional but still...