Gregg Raffa Events and Entertainment

Gregg Raffa Events & Entertainment has been one of the industry's leading companies for music, entertainment and special events for over 5 decades.

Their database has well over 10,000 peformers, entertainers, sports personalities, speakers and other professionals. They can provide you almost instantaneous cost and bio information.

Video: Their Website features videos of many of their Tribute Groups. Just click on the image for more details. How about this idea? Book a fabulous musical act that can entertain your guests and looks just like you or your child's favorite performer! Visit their Vendor Directory Profile to learn more!

Contact: Gregg Raffa at 516-741-7464, he can service the tri-state area and beyond. Just tell him Mitzvah Market sent you!

An Honest Mitzvah Invitation

FINALLY, AN HONEST BAR MITZVAH INVITATION

It is with great stress, emotional and physical fatigue and incredible financial sacrifice beyond comprehension, that we invite you to join us as our wonderful son

Jacob Adam

is called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah.

Saturday, May 12th - (yes we realize its Mother's Day Weekend)
Temple Israel
14 Coleytown Road
Westport, Connecticut 06880

at the ungodly hour of 9:00 AM even though you don't really need to be there until 10:20am to catch the real action.

If you make it through the 3-hour service, please skip the kiddush (its
just cookies and cake) and join us instead for an overly large and ostentatious Kosher (my husband's idea) evening meal, which starts at 7:00 PM (not 8:00 PM or you will miss out on the 2000 canapes).

Birchwood Country Club
25 Kings Hwy S
Westport, CT 06880
(which we had to join just for this event and you would not believe the initiation fees)

You will be in the presence of lots of boisterous and expensive entertainment and 60 to 70 unruly pre-teens wearing expensive dresses, funny hats, fake bling and brand new white ankle socks... as well as 80-100 middle aged+ adults, some balding, some with bad toupees, most will be professionally coiffed, designer attire galore, lots of REAL bling, and most "tootsed" to the nines. At least 1/3 will be hormonally challenged and some will act stupid while under the influence. Some will not even know where or who they are. Some will complain about the food. Blah Blah Blah.

Please have the courtesy of showing up if you RSVP that you are attending, or you will be billed for $210.00 a plate if you are a no-show. Please RSVP as soon as you get this and not a day before the cut-off date. I can't take the stress.

The gift of choice is either green, or contains a routing and account number. "Off the top of your head" gifts and Gift Cards are a waste of your time and ours.

Hope you can make it!

Lisa and David Miller

Dress: Black Tie optional
Theme: 007 James Bond

BYO yarmulke. I don't have the strength.

Mormile Florists and Event Decorators

Where Did You Get Those Beautiful Flowers?

That is the question most commonly asked when Mormile Florists & Event Decorators provides the floral decor for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. For nearly 100 years (wow!) and 4 generations of designers, this family-owned business has been importing beautiful and desirable flowers from every corner of the world.


TIP: Mormile owner Bill Kakis has some great advice as to when you should start looking for flowers for your Mitzvah. He says, "A year before the event is a good time to start thinking about flowers because you can get to 'feel' the season as well as the flower availability." (We love that!) Bill adds: "Of course, starting as early as when the date and locations have been selected is also appropriate."

Mormile Florists & Event Decorators
443 N. Long Beach Road
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
800-526-7301

Creative Cuisine at Temple Tikvah

Did you know that Temple Emanuel of New Hyde Park is now called Temple Tikvah? The ballroom has been renovated in soft earth tones, beautiful crown molding and drapery. They also feature a cool kinetic-lit wall that can be customized to color and motion.

Creative Cuisine is their full-service caterer offering unique as well as traditional Bar and Bat Mitzvah dining options. Keep reading to learn more about Creative Cuisine and this special must-see venue.

In the Spotlight: Don't miss the in-depth look at this Mitzvah Vendor through our recent Vendor Spotlight offers! Meet the man behind the food, Howard Goldstein. Howie is the man behind Creative Cuisine and has been in the food business for more than 30 years. He is a trained chef and at one time was the food and beverage director at the Rainbow Room in New York City.

Learn more by checking out the extensive Vendor Spotlight on Creative Cuisine at Temple Tikvah.

Favor-it Themes

Favor-it Themes and Wear-it Apparel are "it!" A family-owned, Long Island company that has been in the branded apparel and customized product business for more than 20 years, they offer incredible party favors and the most current trendy apparel, such as: Soffe, American Apparel, Gildan, Jerzees, Champion, Boxer Craft and much more. All specially decorated with your personalized logo.

In addition to their extensive product offering, Favor-it Themes also offers outstanding customer service and exceptional design expertise. Whether it is assistance with creating an exciting theme, providing awesome favors, or designing the most perfect logo, Favor-it Themes has a full staff ready to share your Mitzvah with you and make "it" special.

They can help you Design-it, Plan-it, and Celebrate-it with the "It-Factor!"

REWARD: Free logo design with every order! Just tell Favor-it Themes Mitzvah Market sent you and get an additional discount off your first order.

Reach them at 631-232-0590 x: 228.

Simphonic Media

Simphonic Media provides many Mitzvah-related high-tech party needs.

Combined services equals deep discounts! Simphonic Media can provide everything from photography and video, virtual game arenas, to green screen photo favors and lounge lighting and furniture.

REWARD: Just tell Simon of Simphonic Media that Mitzvah Market sent you and get 10% off any or all of their Mitzvah-related services.

To learn more, visit their Vendor Directory Profile and watch this Mitzvah Minute!

Contact: Simon Miller at 516-660-1812