Dear Bar Mitzvah boys and family,

It is with disappointment and perhaps some joy that we are announcing the postponement of The Big Bar Mitzvah. Not being able to finally rejoice together after waiting for this grand event is the disappointment. The joy however, could be that by us not celebrating together at this time we are in fact practicing what it means to be a true Bar Mitzvah.

Our Rabbonim, government officials and medical experts have advised against hosting large gatherings due to the recent uptick of Covid cases in our community. Even though The Big Bar Mitzvah was planned with extra social distancing measures, the venue host and event coordinators felt that no risks should be taken at this particular time.

Perhaps this is yet another opportunity for our Bar Mitzvah boys to set an example for the rest of klall yisroel. The potential to prevent even a single tragedy is enough to give up on participating in this extraordinary event when it was planned to happen.

May this zchus vouch for us and grant us all a gmar chasima tova and gut gebenched yur.

We look forward to an even bigger and better celebration in its proper time.

Sincerely,

The Big Bar Mitzvah Team