Bat Mitzvah invitation cards are a great way to invite friends and family to a celebration of a young girl’s coming of age. These special cards should include the RSVP date, which should be three to four weeks before the party. This will give people time to send responses to the celebrant and arrange for catering or other arrangements. In addition, the style of the invitation should reflect the child’s age, as this will help them determine what kind of food to bring to the party.
The card should reflect the formality of the event. If it is a black tie event, the text should be very formal. For a more informal party, you can be less formal. For example, if the party is being held at a church, you should use a more formal invitation. You could include the message, “Mr. and Mrs. Goldstein would be honored to have you attend our daughter’s Bat Mitzvah ceremony.”
Messages are another way to personalize a Bat Mitzvah invitation. There are several Jewish greetings that are appropriate for the occasion. The word “mazel tov” literally means “good luck” in Hebrew and is a traditional greeting for those who celebrate the milestone. The card can also include the child’s parents’ names at the top of the card, if applicable.
Choosing a message for your invitations is critical. While some say “congratulations” is appropriate, it should reflect the type of party. If it is a black tie event, your card should be elegant and formal. If it is a casual event, the message should be fun and informal. If the party is at a house of worship, however, it is important to be formal, as the ceremony is very important. In a church, for example, a card saying, “Mr. and Mrs. Goldstein” is considered appropriate.
Messages on your invitations should reflect the theme of the party. Traditionally, bat mitzvah invitations have been elegant and formal for a long time. In contrast, a casual event can be less formal, or playful and informal. A wedding, a graduation party, or a bar mitzvah celebration can all be formal. You can use words like “congratulations” or “congratulation” on your invitations.
If you have a budget, you may wish to consider giving an extra gift to the recipient. The custom of giving money to a bar mitzvah is not new. Most families give gifts of multiples of $18 to commemorate the celebration of the young girl. It symbolizes life and gives the recipient a sense of purpose. Typically, the adult gifts are two to four times chai while the children will get a gift of two to four times chai.
While cash is not always a good option for a bar/bat mitzvah, it is a good idea to consider a cash gift if you can’t afford to give the entire amount. In some cases, it is acceptable to give a cash gift if you can afford to buy a custom card. A handmade card will be a good gift.
A gift for a bar mitzvah is a meaningful gift for the child. Typically, they are given a triple ‘chai’, which is about $54 per person. If the adult gifts are a single chai, it is best to give a gift of two times chai. If you’re giving an adult gift, be sure to consider the recipient’s age. A child’s birthday is a special occasion, and the person receiving the gift will want to make it special.
It’s important to remember that a bar/bat mitzvah is a religious celebration and the gift isn’t a gift. A cash donation is appropriate for a kid at this age, but a check isn’t the best choice. Instead, it’s a great way to give a gift that will help make a child happy.