Ayla’s Bat Mitzvah Rehearsal & Party: May 6 & 10, 2025
Ayla and I had a fantastic little photo shoot at Adath Israel — her bat mitzvah rehearsal session. The weather was spectacular, and we met early in the day, so everything was bright and beautiful. I absolutely love this synagogue for photography. We wandered around, chatted, snapped photos, and soaked up the sunshine. Add some siblings and parents into the mix, and we were set. Ella’s grandparents were on deck too, rounding out the crew nicely. We wrapped up portraits before heading into the sanctuary for some Torah shots. Way to go, Ayla — you were amazing. Now we wait for the big party Saturday night.
I met back up with the family at the Novotel in North York. Ayla was mitzvah-ready and geared up for some awesome photos. From the hotel, we spotted the park below and figured it’d be the perfect spot. Off we went, in search of cool backdrops, and what followed was basically a photo safari, with extended family joining in on the fun. Much laughter, lots of love, and before we knew it, it was party time. Darryn from PURE Entertainment was on top of his game, as always, running the event like a pro. Delicious food, heartfelt speeches, good dancing, and yes, lots of fun. Ayla, you pulled off one fantastic bat mitzvah week. Mazel tov!
All Ayla’s Bat Mitzvah Photos: HERE
