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Marriage involves more than living in the same house with another person. In addition to the companionship, laughter, love and joy that they share, couples usually face trials like financial responsibilities, raising children, managing time and moving to new areas for employment opportunities. This is why even the happiest couples admit that building a successful [...]
Tags : Eternal Jewish Family
Baruch Spinoza (1632-1677) was a Dutch Jew born in Amsterdam. He is more commonly referred to by the Latin version of his name: Benedict de Spinoza.
Early in life he acquired a deep interest in the philosophy of Rene Descartes and other ideas that conflicted with Judaism.
He was formally excommunicated from his Synagogue at the [...]
Tags : Spinoza,Buber,Maimonides,Frankel,reason,modernism,secularism,faith,Jews
There is a question in the Talmud regarding the source that allows one to desecrate the Shabbos in order to save human life.
We will be focusing on one particular opinion taught to us in the Talmud. The Talmud was written almost 2000 years ago. It is mentioned according to one opinion in the Talmud, [...]
Tags : gemara brochos, daf yomi, shema, tefillah
One of your major party considerations is time of day. Prior to deciding on one over the other, consider the following points of view.
Luncheon Advantages/Evening Affair Disadvantages:
1. Synagogue service. “Great party. And Mazel Tov, once more!” “We’re so-glad-you-enjoyed-yourselves-wonderful-seeing-you-again-drive-back-safely-bye-bye.” Finis.
2. Out-of-town guests who can get home in a few hours won’t have [...]
Tags : Bar Mitzvah,Bat Mitzvah,DJ,disc jockey,Jewish,entertainment,
The customer is (mostly) always right.
A client’s input is fabulous. DJ’s love to feed off of creative parents and perform to their expectations. But, there are times when parents should defer to the better judgment of the DJ, despite how they’ve envisioned the tenor of the party will unfold.
There’s rarely a Motzi, Candlelighting [...]
Tags : Bar Mitzvah,Bat Mitzvah,DJ,disc jockey,Jewish,entertainment,
Guidance follows, not the law. The DJ you hire may take umbrage at being told how to conduct his performance. I would! But choosing the proper Disc Jockey is perhaps the most important decision you can make to ensure the success of your event. Everything else can be perfect, but if [...]
Tags : Bar Mitzvah,Bat Mitzvah,Bar/Bat Mitzvah,DJ,disc jockey,Jewis
Regarding a Disc Jockey’s full color mail-out brochure, does High Gloss = High Cost? Not necessarily. And very often, the opposite is true.
It’s not a certainty about the one you may receive, but national printers sell professionally designed, glossy brochures to DJs by exclusive territory and classification (Wedding, Corporate, etc.) and simply plug [...]
Tags : Bar Mitzvah,Bat Mitzvah,DJ,disc jockey,Jewish,entertainment,
The following information regards “typical, but flexible timing” of a Bar or Bat Mitzvah Reception. Specifically when hors d’oeuvres are history and the meal has been served. Adults will enjoy a leisurely meal, but kids eat very quickly. They won’t stay seated. When they’re up and start roaming, it’s time to [...]
Tags : Bar Mitzvah,Bat Mitzvah,DJ,disc jockey,Jewish,entertainment,
If you don’t book through an agency, weren’t referred, haven’t previously seen his act or met at a Simcha Showcase, your initial interaction with a prospective DJ is the telephone.
That’s good for you! You’re on your home turf. He’s not physically in your living room giving you a face-to-face pitch, which either openly [...]
Tags : Bar Mitzvah,Bat Mitzvah,DJ,disc jockey,Jewish,entertainment,
Have you been assigned your Bar or Bat Mitzvah date yet? Due to vacations and camps, there are seldom Bar or Bat Mitzvahs scheduled in the summer. My son’s birthday is July 22. His Bar Mitzvah was pushed up to May 1! (And remember, springtime is Wedding season, too.) September [...]
Tags : Bar Mitzvah,Bat Mitzvah,DJ,disc jockey,Jewish,entertainment,
