Aria’s Bat Mitzvah Rehearsal & Lunch: June 13, 2026
Aria’s Bat Mitzvah rehearsal and lunch were an absolute blast. This was my third time around photographing this family and everyone had grown up considerably since the last time I saw them. There was little Aria, whom I first met many years ago and many inches ago. Now here she a, a poised young woman preparing for her Bat Mitzvah. I met the family at the Beth Radom for the rehearsal, where Aria was simply delightful. She read from the Torah with confidence and grace, making it all look easy. After photos with the Torah, grandparents, siblings, and immediate family, we wrapped up our synagogue session and called it a day. Fast forward to the next afternoon, post mitzvah, were we gathered at Mezzanotte Restaurant for a delicious lunch, and plenty of reasons to celebrate Aria. It was a warm and joyful afternoon filled with great food, a little Kahoot, card games, a lively hora, and lots of laughter. A beautiful celebration for a wonderful young woman. Mazel tov, guys. What a special weekend.
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