Celebrating a Bar-Mitzvah in Israel

Celebrating a Bar-Mitzvah in Israel is a remarkably memorable event in any teenage Jewish boy's life, as well as an emotional event for his parents and family.
 

There are various ways to celebrate: in a strictly formal event; or a religious path; combined with a tour/event after the ceremony or a restaurant; in a conservative
manner or a creative one…. The sky is the limit.

Many people from outside-of-Israel choose to hold a ceremonial event either at the "Kotel" or at a synagogue; be it a modern one or an ancient one. The most famous ones are:

Afterwards you could continue to one of numerous adventures: Desert camel rides, boat trips; crawling in caves, Museums (The Israel Museum or the Science Museum, both in Jerusalem); the Kotel-Tunnels or the Generations' museum or a 4X4 trip in the desert, swimming with Dolphins in Eilat, and more…
 

Whether you will be assisted by an event planner/consultant, or handle it independently, there are various websites to assist you with ideas as to the variety of options and venues, for example:

Here is a glimpse of several such websites:
 

http://www.israel-bar-mitzvah.com/index.php

http://www.totallyjewishtravel.com/bar_bat_mitzvah/?gclid=CJXI54P0t7ICFeXMtAodoRYAsQ

 

http://www.barmitzvahinisrael.com/

http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/bar-mitzvah-in-israel.html

 

Mazal Tov!