do you bring bar mitzvah gifts?

Yeah, bring a gift. Your present could be money or a more personal present. Bring it to the ceremony for sure. Your attire should be conservative and semi-formal. If it is Orthodox, your sleeves have to go past your elbows, your skirt (and it must be a skirt (or a dress)) must go past your knees, and your neckline must reach your collar bone. If it is not Orthodox, then you can just wear a cute dress or top and skirt that aren't slutty. If you get a cute dress you can always wear a light cardigan with it to make it a bit more conservative. Then, if other people are wearing more modern clothes, you can simply take it off! Don't hesitate to call your friend to ask questions. If they invited you to the bar mitzvah, they won't mind at all. Good Luck!!

Bring whatever gift you choose to the reception only...Do not bring it to the services / ceremony. Wear to the Temple or Synagogue what you would wear to Church on Sunday(s) or holidays. Wear to the reception what you would wear when going out to a "nice" restaurant. As for the gift, you can give him something related to his interests, if you wish. A gift certificate to his favorite store. And if your still not sure what to get him....you can't go bad with a U.S. Savings bond....(a $50.00 or $100.00 gift that only costs you $25 or $50) or go with good old cash and a nice birthday card!

You don't want to give the gift at the ceremony because Jews are not supposed to carry or spend money on the Sabbath...thus to preserve that 'tradition", is the reason why I'm suggesting the party instead. Plus it's easier for the family to keep track of all ( and where ) the many gifts are.

truthfully a present day is predicted. I dont think of I actual have ever seen any form of indication as to present expectancies on a social gathering or party invite, inspite of the undeniable fact that that is many times appropriate etiquette to deliver one. ( different than weddings with a registry) denominations of 18 are an amazing theory. think of of a bar mitzvah as a affirmation or candy sixteen. that is one in each of if not the main needed days in a youthful Jewish mans life.

You should wear something nice like a dress or skirt but make sure its conservative. and yes bring a gift/money/card. a good gift would be something that appeals to a 13 yr ol boy( i wouldnt know).

the traditional amount of money is $18 or a multiple of 18. also you can find bar mitzvah cards that hold money at your local drugstore.

You may bring it to either.

Money is fine, but a gift is more personal.

Wear? Modest, dressy clothing. Think...wedding, only less formal.

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