Need some quick advice

[muffler dragon]

To All:

I have called the local synagogue to ask for the time of the Siddur this evening and also the type of attire they would prefer.

The woman on the phone asked if I was coming for the Bar Mitzphah (spelling?). I said no.

She told me that I would not be crashing the party if I decided to still come.
Is this true or would it be best to not go this evening?

Just thinking about attending makes me nervous (excitedly and fearfully). Realizing that I have to go in long sleeves and just observe everyone and everything is going to be a slight amount overwhelming, yet invitiing.

Thoughts?

Thanks,

Nathan

By the way, the fear about the long sleaves comes from the fact that I'm in NC, and it's supposed to be 90 degrees today.

Does anyone on this forum live near here or am I all alone?

 

[simchat_torah]

well, it is a rather long ceremony typically, you're looking at something like 4+ hours

I'd reccomend going to schul (synagogue) for your first visit, and down the road, after you've caught onto some of the HEbrew, etc... then going to a bar mitzvah. But heck, if you really wanna go, I suppose that's your call

I wouldn't stop ya, I just wouldn't reccomend it yet.


shalom,
yafet

 

[simchat_torah]

The coolest thing I remember from the first Bar Mitzvah I went to, was the passing of the Torah scroll. The Rabbi gave it to the grandparents, who then passed it down to their children, who then passed it on to the child who was going through the bar mitzvah.

Quite a touching sight to see.

-yafet

 

[muffler dragon]

well, it is a rather long ceremony typically, you're looking at something like 4+ hours

I'd reccomend going to schul (synagogue) for your first visit, and down the road, after you've caught onto some of the HEbrew, etc... then going to a bar mitzvah. But heck, if you really wanna go, I suppose that's your call

I wouldn't stop ya, I just wouldn't reccomend it yet.


shalom,
yafet

That clarifies why they're moving the service tomorrow back to 10 a.m.

I was joking with the receptionist about it being later for recuperation time, but it must be the truth.

I think I shall take your advice and wait though. I would feel like I was dishonoring the child and family by leaving early.

 

[simchat_torah]

An orthodox Bar Mitzvah might go a lot longer than 4 hours as well...