We are delighted to begin this new blog, Green Bar (and Bat!!) Mitzvahs in Israel.
If you are planning your event from the USA or anyplace outside Israel, it may seem that traveling over seas for a Bar Mitzvah couldn’t possibly be considered green, in fact, the impact of a Bar Mitzvah abroad can be about the same as one at home. Although you have to fly to get there, which contributes to green house gas emissions, these ceremonies tend to be much smaller and generate less waste.
That said, and putting environmental concerns aside for the moment, there are many other significant reasons to have your Bat Mitzvah in Israel – perhaps to experience Israel firsthand, or to reconnect with distant relatives – that make a celebration in Israel an appropriate and meaningful choice for some families. A Bar Mitzvah in Israel, or post Bar Mitzvah visit, affords the opportunity to participate in Tikun Olam (the repairing of the world) by visiting, volunteering and supporting environmentalism efforts in Israel.
So – regardless of your reasons, the fact is if you choose to make your bar or bat mitzvah in Israel, or if you already live in Israel, then there are many ways to green the event – we will investigate and discuss everything from organic caterers to sunrise ceremonies, from eco-tours to entertainment.
If you are planning your event from the USA or anyplace outside Israel, it may seem that traveling over seas for a Bar Mitzvah couldn’t possibly be considered green, in fact, the impact of a Bar Mitzvah abroad can be about the same as one at home. Although you have to fly to get there, which contributes to green house gas emissions, these ceremonies tend to be much smaller and generate less waste.
That said, and putting environmental concerns aside for the moment, there are many other significant reasons to have your Bat Mitzvah in Israel – perhaps to experience Israel firsthand, or to reconnect with distant relatives – that make a celebration in Israel an appropriate and meaningful choice for some families. A Bar Mitzvah in Israel, or post Bar Mitzvah visit, affords the opportunity to participate in Tikun Olam (the repairing of the world) by visiting, volunteering and supporting environmentalism efforts in Israel.
So – regardless of your reasons, the fact is if you choose to make your bar or bat mitzvah in Israel, or if you already live in Israel, then there are many ways to green the event – we will investigate and discuss everything from organic caterers to sunrise ceremonies, from eco-tours to entertainment.
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