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 * HENRY ISAIAH
   
   
   BECAME A BAR MITZVAH
   ON SATURDAY, 05.21.22 AT CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM
   
   
   

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   * Photo Album
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 * HOME
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   * Photo Album
   * Mitzvah Ceremony
   * Photo Booth
 * VIDEO
 * DETAILS


Homejsmith2022-05-31T18:21:20-07:00

Thank you for helping us to celebrate this momentous occassion in our son’s
life.

Dearest Friends and Family,

It’s hard to believe that Henry’s Bar Mitzvah day is already over! The entire
weekend has been a blur of joyous experiences – from Henry’s torah reading, to
dancing & dining! We have decided to keep this website active as a media source
for those memories. Please feel free contribute your own pictures, and we will
gladly add them to the mix!

Those of you who were unable to attend any of our scheduled events, we welcome
you to browse the weekend’s festivities on our video and photo gallery. If you
would like to send a gift to commemorate Henry’s accomplishments as a young
Jewish man, please reach out to us by email for our home address.

Finally, as a dedicated social activist for human rights (and as a proud
feminist!) Henry’s Bar Mitzvah project will continue in support of the National
Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles. If you have not already, please consider
donating to this important cause.

Much Love,

Ally and Chris









SUPPORT HENRY’S MITZVAH PROJECT


PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO HENRY'S CHARITY PROJECT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!


Henry’s Jewish studies have become a conduit for his passionate activism into
social advocacy and inclusion. He has chosen to raise funds for the National
Council of Jewish Women as he feels a deep connection to their mission.



NCJW|LA is committed to advancing economic justice for women and their families.
In addition to their direct service programs, they support the passage of laws
and policies that ensure economic security, promote dignity in the workplace,
and expand the safety net for families who are struggling.

The NCJW provides direct programs and services to more than 12,000 individuals
each year, making a difference for the Los Angeles community at large.









THE SCHEDULE





THE WEEKEND WAS FILLED WITH CELEBRATORY EVENTS, AND WE HOPE YOU WERE ABLE TO
JOIN US!


FRIDAY EVENING | SHABBAT SERVICE

May 20th, 2022
7:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.

Congregation Beth Shalom
21430 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(Modest Semi-Formal Attire)


SATURDAY MORNING | BAR MITZVAH SERVICE

May 21st, 2022
9:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

Congregation Beth Shalom
21430 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(Modest Semi-Formal Attire)


SATURDAY AFTERNOON | LUNCH RECEPTION

May 21st, 2022
1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.

The Embassy Suites by Hilton, Valencia
28508 Westinghouse Place, Valencia, CA 91355
(Modest Semi-Formal Attire)


SUNDAY MORNING | BRUNCH

*ONLY OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS STAYING AT THE EMBASSY SUITES WERE INVITED TO ATTEND
THIS EVENT.

May 22st, 2022
9:00 A.M. – 12 NOON

The Embassy Suites by Hilton, Valencia
28508 Westinghouse Place, Valencia, CA 91355
(Casual Attire)






> “He who plants a tree loves others besides himself.”

Thomas Fuller






CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM



21430 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 9135 661.254.2411

Congregation Beth Shalom’s mission is to celebrate our Jewish identity and
promote meaningful connections to everyday life through ritual and spirituality.

שַׁמַּאי אוֹמֵר, עֲשֵׂה תוֹרָתְךָ קֶבַע. אֱמֹר מְעַט וַעֲשֵׂה הַרְבֵּה, וֶהֱוֵי
מְקַבֵּל אֶת כָּל הָאָדָם בְּסֵבֶר פָּנִים יָפוֹת

“Speak little, but do much; and receive everyone with a pleasant countenance.”





THE EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON



28508 Westinghouse Pl, Valencia, CA 91355 661.257.3111



HENRY’S BAR MITZVAH EVENT RATE

MAY 20-22, 2022

King & or Two Double Suites @ 10% Discount

Follow this link https://bit.ly/3r79CwL to book your reservation.

Hotel Amenities:

 * Complimentary Cooked-To-Order Breakfast Daily
 * Complimentary Evening Reception- Cocktails, Beverages & Snacks
 * Complimentary On-Site Parking
 * Complimentary Wireless High-Speed Internet Access
 * The Blossom Bar- On-Site available for Dinner & Happy Hour

 * Heated Pool, Spa, and 24 hour Fitness Center

All Suites Include:

 * Separate Living and Bedroom Area
 * Two 37-inch flat screen TV’s with high definition in both the Living room and
   Bedroom
 * Wet Bar and Private Work Desk in Living room
 * Mini Refrigerator and Microwave
 * Living room is equipped with full size sofa sleeper

 * In Room Safe

*Hotel amenities subject to local State and County guidelines and mandates due
to COVID-19. (Rates are subject to current Occupancy tax and California tourism
fee)

www.valencia.embassysuites.com

Download the Event Rate Booking Flyer!


HELPFUL INFORMATION





Below we posted some helpful information for our guests – especially those who
were not accustomed to our traditions and rituatls. We hope that these FAQs
helped everyone to feel included whether they are Jewish or not.





WHAT IS A BAR MITZVAH?

At 13, a young Jewish man becomes obligated to observe the commandments of
Judaism. “Bar mitzvah” literally means “son of the commandments.” The
celebration of a bar mitzvah signifies that the young man is beginning and will
continue to function as an active and responsible Jew in the synagogue and in
the wider Jewish community.



Following years of study, Henry will have the honor of leading services for our
congregation. He will read from the Torah and read or chant several prayers as
part of the Shabbat (Sabbath) morning service. Some parts of the service will be
in Hebrew, but a lot will be in English, making it easy to follow along. This
service marks Henry’s transition into the responsibilities of a Jewish adult,
committing to following the commandments of the Torah.

TO WHAT EXTENT CAN MEMBERS OF OTHER RELIGIOUS GROUPS PARTICIPATE IN THE BAR/BAT
MITZVAH?

Typically, non-Jews can participate by simply attending, observing, and
following the service. If relatives or close friends are not Jewish, they are
sometimes afforded non-ritual honors.

All guests and participants are expected to respect the sanctity of the prayer
service and Shabbat by:

 * Setting your cell phone or beeper to vibrate or turning it off.
 * Not taking pictures. In traditional settings, photography is strictly
   forbidden on Shabbat.
 * Not smoking in the sanctuary, inside the building, or even on the synagogue
   grounds.
 * Not writing.
 * Not speaking during services. While you may see others around you chatting
   quietly–or even loudly–be aware that some synagogues consider this a breach
   of decorum.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM ATTENDING A BAR MITZVAH SERVICE?

Jewish worship services can be very athletic, filled with frequent directions to
stand for particular prayers and sit for others. Take your cue from the other
worshippers or the rabbi’s instructions. Unlike kneeling in a Catholic worship
service–which is a unique prayer posture filled with religious
significance–standing and sitting in a Jewish service does not constitute any
affirmation of religious belief, it is merely a sign of respect. There may also
be instructions to bow at certain parts of the service, and because a bow or
prostration is a religiously significant act, feel free to remain standing or
sitting as you wish at that point.

Try to follow the service in the siddur, or prayerbook, and the chumash, or
Bible, both of which are usually printed in Hebrew and English. Guests and
congregants are encouraged to hum along during congregational melodies and to
participate in the service to the extent that they feel comfortable. If you lose
the page, you may quietly ask a neighbor for help (although it is better not to
interrupt someone in the middle of a prayer). During the Torah service, the
entire congregation is encouraged to follow the reading of the weekly Torah
portion in English or Hebrew.

WHAT IS THE APPROPRIATE ATTIRE TO WEAR TO A BAR MITZVAH?

Guests at a Bar Mitzvah celebration generally wear dressy clothes — for men,
either a suit or slacks, tie, and jacket, and for women, a dress or formal
pantsuit. If you have never been to Synagogue before, don’t worry. Wear some
nice clothes, perhaps what you might wear to church or at a wedding.  No special
garb is required that you cannot borrow at the synagogue.

 * Prayer shawl: The tallit (tall-EET or TALL-is), or prayer shawl, is
   traditionally worn by Jewish males and, in liberal congregations, by Jewish
   women as well. Because the braided fringes at the four corners of the tallit
   remind its wearer to observe the commandments of Judaism, wearing a tallit is
   reserved for Jews. Although an usher may offer you a tallit at the door, you
   may decline it if you are not Jewish or are simply uncomfortable wearing such
   a garment.
 * Kippah , or yarmulke: A kippah (KEEP-ah) or head covering (called a yarmulke
   in Yiddish), is traditionally worn by males during the service and also by
   women in more liberal synagogues. Wearing a kippah is not a symbol of
   religious identification like the tallit, but is rather an act of respect and
   the sacredness of the worship space. Just as men and women may be asked to
   remove their hats in the church, or remove their shoes before entering a
   mosque, wearing a head covering is a non-denominational act of showing
   respect. In some synagogues, women may wear hats or a lace head covering. The
   Loprete family will provide custom made kippot that you can keep as a
   memento.

WHAT TYPE OF GIFT IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE BAR MITZVAH CHILD?

Generally a check in the amount of $36 (double Chai) is a nice gift (or a
multiple of Chai – $18), depending on how close the friendship. Some families
offer checks, tributes, donations, or purchase presents, again depending on
whether it is a relative or friend, closeness of the two families, or how many
people are attending from your family. Religious items, such as menorahs are
also nice gifts. In addition, the following list are suggestions of appropriate
gifts for a Bar Mitzvah:

Personalized Picture Frames

Themed Bookends

Engraved Music/ Jewelry Box

U.S. Savings Bonds

Israeli Savings Bonds

Engraved Jewelry or Watch

Monogrammed pocketbook or wallet

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE MORNING SERVICE?

We look forward to seeing all guests at 1 p.m. at The Embassy Suites in Valencia
for a fun celebration and luncheon. We will provide transportation for children
or anyone who would like to ride along. Please plan to pick up your child at 5
p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel after the reception. All guests should be ready
to eat, drink, dance and play a ton of games!

WILL VEGETARIAN MEALS BE SERVED?

We will have a wide range of dining selections at the buffet style luncheon.
Dietary restrictions, such as gluten free and vegetarian options, will be made
available. Definitely come hungry!






Mazel Tov, Henry!
05.21.2022


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