Miriam's
bat mitzvah event ended, as such events usually do, with a party. It was in many respects very much like her brother, Ben's,
bar mitzvah party three years ago: it was held at the same Smith College facility, a former faculty club; it was held on two levels, the upper one for the young folks, the lower for the elders; it involved a buffet dinner, and a D.J. had been hired for the young folks, to play music, lead games, provide patter. After dinner the adults went upstairs and joined in the dancing and some games. At one point, Mimi called up seven different "cohorts," each of which lit a candle, e.g., her immediate family, her larger family, friends from Pathways, where she lives, from Hilltown school which she attended earlier, and from Pioneer Valley Performing Arts where she is now, etc. A video played over and over showing pictures of Mimi, her family and friends.
It was a wonderful inter-generational event; a good time was had by all.
Miriam about to tag someone
More games
The "elders " enjoy their meal
Everybody dance!
Miriam lifted up in a chair during the Hora, which it is traditional to do
Rabbi Riqi (center) came to the party and fully engaged in the fun
Miriam decorates a balloon (dad in the background)
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