Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Invitation Inclusions

Possible information to include in the invitation:
Invitation to Saturday Service/Kiddush
Invitation to Reception
Response Card
Map to all venues

Notes about the Saturday Services (particularly useful for non-Jews):
Services on Saturday start at 9:00am and go until around noon.  __________ will be participating in the entire service but will not be reading from the Torah until approximately 10:00am.  You are welcome to come for the entire service but we realize the service is long so please feel free to come at a time that is good for you.  With the exception of certain prayers, you can quietly walk in and out of services as you please, using the side entrances.  A light lunch will follow services and should be over around 1:30pm.  The attire for the services is a dress or skirt for girls (shoulders covered) and dress pants and a dress shirt or polo style shirt for boys.  The boys are required to wear a kippah.  These will be provided at the entrance to the Sanctuary.  There are no cameras or cell phones allowed; please turn them off before entering.  If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at _____________________.

 For out-of-towners:
-Friday evening at 6:00pm there will be a Shabbat Service at Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley, 3400 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler, AZ 85224.
-Friday evening following Services there will be dinner at ______________.  The address is _____________.
-Saturday morning at 9:00am _________'s Bar/Bat Mitzvah at Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley.  Services will be from 9:00am-12:00pm and then a light Kosher lunch at the Temple will follow.
-Saturday evening (or Sunday afternoon) at __________, the Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party will be at _____________.  The address is ___________________.
-Sunday morning at 10:30am, there will be a brunch for everyone still in town.  It will be at ____________.  The address is ___________________.
-For those who are interested, we have hotel rooms blocked at the _________________.  The address is _____________________.  The room rate is $__________ per night.  If you are interested, please call __________________ and ask for the _____________ Bar/Bat Mitzvah.  Please contact the hotel by ______________ to ensure the rate.
-Please feel free to contact us at (e-mail)______________________ or (phone number) ______________ with any questions.
-We look forward to sharing this special occasion with you!
 



2 comments:

  1. Another Sample:

    Hotel Information:
    Dobson Inn
    1666 S. Dobson Road
    Mesa, AZ
    www.dobsonranchinn.com
    800.528.1356
    Room range from $____ to $____ a night
    Standard rooms have refrigerators
    Executive King Rooms have a refrigerator, and King bed with a Queen pull-out sofa.
    AAA 3 Diamond Rated

    Synagogue Information:
    Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley
    3400 North Dobson Road
    Chandler, AZ
    www.tbsev.org

    Saturday Evening Dinner:
    _________________ (Location)
    _________________ (Address)
    _________________ (Phone Number)

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  2. Announcement to the Congregation:
    __________ (Parents) invite the entire congregation to sare in their naches when ______ will be called to the Torah in celebration of her becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, __________________(date). Please join them after services for a Kiddush luncheon Rachel will also lead services on Friday, __________(date) and a light dessert will be served.

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