Things went very smoothly, Norbert did an exceptional job. He chanted beautifully -- his voice only cracking 13 times. (I didn't count -- two 16 year old girls did!) But nothing phased him. He didn't even pause. He just kept chanting with precision.
Dinner and services on Friday were spectacular, and the luncheon after the bar mitzvah was well attended and we didn't run out of food. (Always a worry of mine.)
Sunday's boy/girl party went well -- the kids had fun, and that really was the whole point of the party.
There are no pictures from Friday or Saturday -- our synagogue considers cameras (as well as any electronic devices) to be prohibited on the Sabbath. Today we got Norbert to put on his bar mitzvah clothes, ride over to the synagogue, and let us take a few pictures.
He's a good boy.
We are tired, but pleased. It was a lot of work, but we love the kid, and that made it a lot easier. The friends who came to our aid -- cooking, setting tables, delivering things -- touched our hearts in a way I can't describe.
Tonight I pick up the knitting and get cracking! But probably won't get too much in. I'm going to have to turn in early -- tomorrow we are all back to work, and I'm plenty tired still.
4 comments:
Mazel tov! Beautiful tallit and kipah! I am sure the food was unvelievably wonderful as well. Hope you are rested up and ready for manhood :*)
Lovely picture and a great young man. Congrats!
.....and we ask ourselves.."Where did the years go? It seems like yesterday he was a baby."
So glad things went well and all turned out fine. Congrats!
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