Jacob’s Bar Mitzvah: April 16, 2025
Jacob’s bar mitzvah, my first go around with this family, and what a great one to start with. Adath Israel was the spot and Jacob was the guy. April in Toronto did its usual thing and yes, rain showed up right on cue, so our outdoor window was a bit tight. Still, we made it work just fine. I took Jacob for a little wander through the gardens, nothing too far, staying close to the synagogue. Then the family joined in, immediate and extended, and we got into some really lovely portraits. And then, right on schedule, the rain properly arrived. Inside we went for the ceremony in the large sanctuary, which is an absolute dream to photograph. So many angles, so many options, it just works. Jacob spoke beautifully from the Torah and you could feel how proud everyone was. We wrapped things up and headed downstairs for a classic Adath Israel lunch, which always delivers. A couple of speeches, a fantastic photo booth, “AI photobooths are the future, baby”, and just like that, it was a wrap. Mazel Tov guys. Already looking forward to the next one.
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The Story of Jacob’s Bar Mitzvah: Selected Photos: HERE
All the Photos: HERE