A: Bar Mitzvahs are held on days when the Torah is read, i.e., Mondays and Thursdays or on Rosh Chodesh (the first day of the Hebrew month). On these days ceremonies are held between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Bar Mitzvah FAQ

Is it customary to give a tip to the guide or a donation to the Foundation?

Is there a limit to the number of people we can invite to attend our Bar Mitzvah celebration at the Kotel?

What happens when we arrive at the Western Wall? Where do we meet the guide?

Can we photograph and video at the Western Wall?

In what languages can the ceremony be conducted?

Who runs the ceremony? What qualifications does he have?

Can we incorporate personal greetings and comments into the ceremony?

What do you suggest that we do before or after the ceremony? What tours or activities do you suggest?

What other services do you offer for the celebrating families?

What souvenir does the Bar Mitzvah boy get after the ceremony?

What do we need to bring with us for the ceremony?

What is the procedure for bringing a Torah scroll to the Kotel?

Do you also give Bar Mitzvah preparatory lessons?

Does one need to reserve the date for the Kotel ceremony in advance? How long before the date does one need to reserve it? How is it done?

What happens if it rains on the day of the ceremony?

Where is the closest parking area?

Can we bring refreshments to the ceremony? What food is recommended to serve and where is the service area? Where is the food left during the ceremony?

How long does the ceremony last? Does the ceremony always start on time or could there be delays?

How does one reserve a date to celebrate the Bar Mitzvah? Is there a specific date on which it should be celebrated?

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Shuttles on the day of the bar mitzvah

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