How Much Should A Bar Or Bat Mitzvah Cost?
Our handy spreadsheet allows you to keep track of your mitzvah expenses–and hopefully contain them!
A child’s bar or bat mitzvah is a special religious ceremony celebrating thirteen years in the making; a day many Jewish parents dream about since their child was teetering around in diapers. While many families tend to keep their budget between $15,000 and $30,000, it’s very possible to plan a modest bar or bat mitzvah for just a few thousand dollars by getting creative with your resources. Not that it’s a rarity for some affluent families to shell out over $100,000 for an extravagant event in New York City, either. If these numbers leave you feeling a little schvitzy, fear not! Our comprehensive list will help you get organized, begin your planning process, and figure out a realistic budget that best suits your family.
Service
| Rabbi | $ |
| Synagogue | $ |
| Cantors | $ |
| Tutor | $ |
| Yarmulke/Tallit | $ |
| Other | $ |
| Total Cost | $ |
Friday Night Dinner For Relatives & Out-Of-Town Guests
| Total Cost | $ |
Party
| Transportation | $ |
| Venue/Caterer | $ |
| Rentals (if separate from venue) | $ |
| Alcohol (if separate from caterer) | $ |
| DJ/Band/Entertainment | $ |
| Flowers/Décor/Lighting | $ |
| Challah | $ |
| Cake | $ |
| Party Favors | $ |
| Montage | $ |
| Other | $ |
| Total Cost | $ |
Kiddush
| Total Cost | $ |
Photography & Videography
| Photography | $ |
| Videography | $ |
| Total Cost | $ |
Sunday Brunch
| Room Rental | $ |
| Caterer | $ |
| Total Cost | $ |
Stationery
| Save-The-Dates/Invitations | $ |
| Programs | $ |
| Table Cards/Seating Cards | $ |
| Thank You Cards | $ |
| Postage | $ |
| Total Cost | $ |
Party Planner
| Total Cost | $ |
Clothing
| Mom | $ |
| Dad | $ |
| Bar/Bat Mitzvah Child | $ |
| Other Siblings | $ |
| Total Cost | $ |
Hair/Makeup
| Mom | $ |
| Bat Mitzvah Child | $ |
| Other Family Members | $ |
| Total Cost | $ |
Miscellaneous:
| Total Cost | $ |
| Total Cost Of Bar Or Bat Mitzvah: | $ |
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