<p align="center"> <b>An indispensable, modern-day guide to planning the perfect bar or bat mitzvah, celebrating substance and style </b> <P> There used to be only two approaches to the bar or bat mitzvah party -- a low-key event that reflects the solemnity of this sacred rite of passage or a big bash that has no connection to the religious service. For many, it was an impossible dilemma. Will a big bash trivialize and overshadow the bar or bat mitzvah experience? Will too much spirituality suck the life out of an otherwise fabulous party? <P> <I>MitzvahChic</i> is the first book that proves that if you want a truly amazing experience, you can and must have it all! Blending meaningful Jewish elements with high-style contemporary party planning, this inspiring and useful guide will show you how to have the ultimate bar or bat mitzvah -- a profoundly moving service followed by an unforgettable party. The <I>MitzvahChic</i> approach also shows how to honor your child in a big way, rather than reducing him or her to an overused pop culture theme or a single cliché: He's into baseball! She loves horses! <P> This must-have guide gives advice on the major decisions, the basics of the service, and the party details that really matter. It also features: <P> <ul> <li> A complete guide to the Torah, including dates and summaries of the portions and supplementary materials</li> <P> <li> Eight complete, themed parties, including party favors, decorations, and photographs of sample tables</li> <P> <li> A time line to help plan the bar or bat mitzvah up to two years ahead </li> <P> <li> Instructions for being <I>MitzvahChic</i> on a budget</li> <P> <li> Advice on how to include non-Jewish friends and family members in the ceremony</li> </ul> <P> A practical guide to all things mitzvah from the Torah to the tablecloth, <I>MitzvahChic</i> will help create a beautiful, powerful, resonant, and unforgettable rite of passage.