Jenny’s Bat Mitzvah: May 1, 2026 (Symes)

Jenny’s Bat Mitzvah: May 1, 2026

Friday night up at The Symes and the weather actually cooperated for once. We got most of the photography done outside, which felt like a win right away.  Jenny was fantastic; relaxed, happy, just enjoying being in front of the camera. Add in the family and everything clicked into place quickly.  After extended family photos it was time for the ceremony. Cantor Moshe Saadon led things with the ease of someone who has done this a time or two. Smooth, meaningful, beautifully undertaken.  Then upstairs and into something quite different from the usual. Sole Power was in the building, but not the usual, think a ‘deconstructed’ band… like a poké bowl version of a live band. Musicians spread across the room, guitarists up on pedestals, rhythm section and vocals anchoring the upstairs space, not the usual. You walk in and go, “Ok, this is going to be fun.” and it sure was. Dancing, hora, great food, heartfelt speeches, the whole enchilada.  Jessica Baker had everything dialed in perfectly. The room looked incredible and the event ran exactly how you want it to run, seamless.  Mazel tov guys, spectacular night.