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Ava's Bat Mitzvah

a Roaring Twenties party

Saturday · February 13 · 2027

10:00 AM · Congregation Beth Shalom, Highland Park, IL

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Ava becomes a bat mitzvah on Saturday morning, and that night we're throwing the glamorous party she's been planning since she was nine.

When

Saturday · February 13 · 2027 · 10:00 AM

Where

Congregation Beth Shalom, Highland Park, IL

Hosted by The Feld family

Meet Ava

Ava is thirteen, dances four afternoons a week and has an opinion about every musical ever written. Her Torah portion is about leaving home for somewhere new, and she has a lot to say about it.

Ava's mitzvah project

Every Sunday this year Ava taught a free dance class at the children's hospital. In place of gifts, she'd love a donation to its arts program.

The day

  1. 10:00 AM

    Shabbat morning service

    The sanctuary

    Ava reads from the Torah around 11.

  2. 12:30 PM

    Kiddush lunch

    The social hall

  3. 7:00 PM

    Cocktail hour

    The Gold Room, The Ashford Hotel

    Mocktails for the kids, a photo booth for everyone.

  4. 8:00 PM

    Dinner & dancing

    The Grand Ballroom

    A DJ, the hora and a dessert table worth the wait.

What to wear

Cocktail glam

Sequins, velvet and a feather or two: it's a Gatsby party.
Kids: party clothes and dance shoes. Socks are waiting by the dance floor.

Where to stay

The Ashford Hotel

Upstairs from the party. Ask for the Feld block.

From $199 a night

The temple is a ten-minute drive from the hotel.

Questions

Are kids invited to the party?

Yes. Ava's friends have their own table, a candy bar and the dance floor.

What should I wear to the service?

Something dressy, with shoulders covered. Kippot are at the door.

Is there parking?

The temple has its own lot, and valet at the hotel is on us.

Répondez s'il vous plaît

Cocktail glam. Dancing from seven.

AB

Saturday · February 13 · 2027 · Congregation Beth Shalom, Highland Park, IL