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Bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah invitation wording: examples
A bar mitzvah invitation blends tradition and celebration. Here's how to structure it, wording examples for a boy and for a girl, and the key phrases to know.
How the invitation is structured
- At the top: a phrase such as “With the help of Hashem” or the abbreviation בס״ד (B'ezrat Hashem).
- Who is hosting: the parents, often the grandparents too.
- The child: their first name, with their Hebrew name just below.
- The events: the tefillin ceremony, the aliyah to the Torah, the Shabbat service and the reception, each with its venue and time.
- The RSVP: the deadline, and how to reply.
For an event on Shabbat, many families prefer guests to reply well in advance: a digital invitation with an RSVP button avoids any calls on the day.
Bar mitzvah wording
With the help of Hashem,
Mr. and Mrs. David Cohen
joyfully invite you to the Bar Mitzvah of their son
Samuel (Shmuel)
who will be called to the Torah on Saturday, March 6, 2027, at 9 a.m., at Beth Shalom Synagogue.
A reception will follow on Sunday, March 7, at 7 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Cohen, with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Levy, joyfully announce Samuel's Bar Mitzvah and would be delighted to have you with them for the tefillin ceremony on Thursday, March 4, 2027, at 7:30 a.m.
Samuel is turning 13! Together with his parents, he invites you to share this unique moment, from the synagogue to the dance floor.
“On this day, I become responsible for my actions.” Samuel invites you to his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, March 6, 2027.
Bat mitzvah wording
With the help of Hashem,
Mr. and Mrs. Benhamou
are delighted to invite you to the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter
Léa (Leah Rivka)
on Sunday, February 14, 2027, at 6 p.m., at Olive Grove Estate.
Léa is celebrating her Bat Mitzvah! Her parents and grandparents would be delighted to have you with them to celebrate this milestone.
Twelve: the age of Bat Mitzvah, the age of great promise. Léa hopes to see you on Sunday, February 14, 2027.
Words to know
| Word | What it means |
|---|---|
| Bar Mitzvah / Bat Mitzvah | Religious coming of age: 13 for a boy, 12 for a girl (depending on the community). |
| Called to the Torah (Aliyah) | The moment the child is called up to read from the Torah in the synagogue. |
| Tefillin ceremony | The boy puts on tefillin for the first time, often on a Monday or Thursday morning. |
| B'ezrat Hashem (בס״ד) | “With the help of God”, written at the top of the invitation. |
| Mazel tov | Congratulations. Often used in messages, rarely on the invitation itself. |
Customs vary from one community to another: if in doubt, ask your synagogue's rabbi.
Our tips
- Write the Hebrew name exactly as it will be called at the Torah.
- Keep the religious events and the party clearly separate: not every guest attends both.
- For guests in Israel or abroad, enter their number in international format (+972…): the text message reaches them too.
- Set an RSVP deadline three to four weeks before the reception.
In our designer, choose “Bar Mitzvah” or “Bat Mitzvah”: the suggested wording is already tailored, with Star of David, Menorah, Tablets of the Law, Tallit or Jerusalem designs.
Design it online and see the result with every choice. And if you like, we send it to each of your guests.
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