Joseph’s Bar Mitzvah: October 15, 2020
Joseph’s bar mitzvah was a drive for me… up north from downtown… early in the morning, up to the Chabad Lubavitch of Aurora. It was fantastic, the autumn colors were in full wane and were beckoning us to photograph them. Jojo and I went for a walk in the forest, we reeled in his brother for some brother pics, and finally the rest of the family. Once that was done, we all headed in, masked of course, to a wonderful warm ZOOM ceremony. Delicious snacks followed, and this day was put away. Fast forward to Saturday night at The Showroom, and we were luckily one of the last events to be held in Toronto before the 2nd COVID lock down. Party Crew we’re on hand to deliver a fantastic evening for Jojo and his guests. The masks that were provided we’re clear plastic which were a pleasure to photograph. Amazing speeches, warm thoughts and feelings, people ZOOMing from really far away, and it all came together spectacularly. Mazel Tov, guys. Can’t wait for the next one.
The Story of Joseph’s Bar Mitzvah: Selected Photos HERE
All the Photos: HERE
•Audio-Visual: Santa Festa Events, Sao Paulo – Brazil
•Clothing (Mitzvah): Moore’s and North Boys
•Shoes (Mitzvah): Moores
•Clothing (Mom): David’s Bridal
•Clothing (Dad): Moore’s
•Decor: Wine bottles collected from our closest friends with DYI lights from Amazon, Helloballoons.ca for the ceiling balloons in the venue – Raquel
•DJ Entertainment: Party Crew
•Florist: Aurora Greenhouse
•Invitations: Santa Festa Convites – Sao Paulo, Brazil
•Makeup: Sandra Lima – Paulo&Co
•Hair: Paulo – Paulo&Co – Bloor Street West
•Event Planner: Ellie Crespin! 😉
•Photographer: Jonni Super
•Videographer: Mitch Belman, the loco chico!
•Specialty Food: Kosher cookies and donuts from Artsy Bakery, Aurora
•Venue: The Showroom
•Caterer: Aura by cashew and clive
•Rabbi Hecht – Chabbad Aurora Oak Ridges
•Other Stuff:Party favours: Thank you Cookies from Ms. Brigadeiro, Personalized Hand Sanitizers from Just Craftin’ Around, Pillows, hats and other favours from Dynamite
•Advice for Future Mitzvahs: Never ever plan a mitzvah during a Pandemic and keep it simple!