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Bar Mitzvah Photos at Temple Sinai and Party at Curtis Ballroom

February 10, 2023

Temple Sinai Bar Mitzvah with Party at Curtis Ballroom

In mid January, I had the pleasure of photographing Jacob’s bar mitzvah photos. I met the family at their synagogue (Temple Sinai in Denver, CO) to capture the rehearsal where Jacob ran through the entire service in preparation for doing it for real that Saturday. He did a fabulous job at the rehearsal and I’m sure the service went off without a hitch. Since photography is not allowed during the service, I was not present that morning. But, I did get to meet up with them again to capture the party that evening. They held a really fun shindig at the Curtis Ballroom in Greenwood Village. Family and friends flew in from all over the country to help celebrate this special day with Jacob. They had a really fun Lego theme with their centerpieces made out of legos and the cake had little lego people on it. The candy bar was a huge hit and the dance floor was busy all evening. Below is just a small selection of some of my favorites to show what a great event it was! Mazel tov, Jacob!

Jewish family prepares their son's tallit in the rabbi's office before his rehearsal in Denver CO

Wide angle view of Bar Mitzvah boy practicing for his bar mitzvah service at Temple Sinai in Denver

Bar Mitzvah rehearsal photo at Temple Sinai in Denver CO

Bar Mitzvah boy at his rehearsal at Temple Sinai

Bar mitzvah boy practices for his bar mitzvah service at Temple Sinai in Denver, CO

Bar mitzvah boy practices his readings in preparation for his bar mitzvah service at Temple Sinai in Denver, CO

Bar Mitzvah boy holds the Torah at his rehearsal at Temple Sinai in Denver

Siblings of the bar mitzvah boy help with the silver keter part of the Torah at this brother's bar mitzvah rehearsal at Temple Sinai

Bar Mitzvah boy reads from the Torah with his parents and his rabbi surrounding him at his rehearsal at Temple Sinai in Denver, CO

Grandfather reads from the Torah at his grandson's bar mitzvah rehearsal in Denver CO

Bar mitzvah boy holds the yad as he reads from the Torah at his rehearsal at Temple Sinai in Denver, CO

Bar Mitzvah boy reads aloud during his rehearsal at Temple Sinai in Denver CO

Bar Mitzvah boy holds the torah at his rehearsal at Temple Sinai in Denver, CO

Bar Mitzvah boy with his parents with the Torah scroll open at his bar mitzvah rehearsal at Temple Sinai in Denver, CO

Family portrait at Bar mitzvah rehearsal at Temple Sinai in Denver CO

Bar Mitzvah boy laughs as he finishes up portraits at this bar mitzvah rehearsal at Temple Sinai in Denver CO

Yellow sunflowers made out of legos for a Lego themed bar mitzvah party at Curtis Ballroom in Greenwood Village, CO

Beautiful portrait of grandparents out on the outdoor patio at their grandson's bar mitzvah party at Curtis Ballroom in Colorado

Family portrait on the outdoor patio at Curtis Ballroom at their son's bar mitzvah party

Cute grandparent portrait on the outdoor patio area at this grandson's bar mitzvah party at Curtis Ballroom in Colorado

Nice simple portrait of a bar mitzvah boy on the outdoor patio area at Curtis Ballroom in Greenwood Village.

Girls playing with Hula Hoops at a Bar mitzvah party at Curtis Hotel in Greenwood Village

Bar Mitzvah boy about to be lifted in the chair during the horah at his party at Curtis Ballroom in Greenwood Village

Sister of the bar mitzvah boy sits in the chair during the horah at his party at Curtis Ballroom in Greenwood Village, CO

Little brother of the bar mitzvah boy sits in the chair during horah dance at his bar mitzvah party at Curtis Ballroom

Parents of the bar mitzvah boy dance during the horah portion of the party at Curtis Ballroom in Greenwood Village

Horah circle dance at a fun bar mitzvah party at Curtis Ballroom in Colorado

Cute two tiered Lego Cake with pretty bohek light in the backdrop at a bar mitzvah party at Curtis Ballroom in Greenwood Village

Bar mitzvah boy lights his blue candles at the candle lighting ceremony at his bar mitzvah party at Curtis Ballroom in Denver, CO

Bar mitzvah boy with his parents at the candle lighting ceremony part of his party at Curtis Ballroom in Greenwood Village

Bar mitzvah boy surrounded by loved ones during the candle lighting ceremony at his party at Curtis Ballroom in Greenwood Village, CO

Cute couple dancing together at a bar mitzvah party at Curtis Ballroom in Colorado

Couple hold hands as they dance at Curtis Ballroom bar mitzvah party in Greenwood Village, CO

Couple dancing at a fun bar mitzvah party at Curtis Ballroom in Greenwood Village, CO

Mummy toilet paper game at a bar mitzvah party at Curtis Ballroom in Denver CO

Mom and her son on the dance floor together at his bar mitzvah party at Curtis Ballroom in Greenwood Village

If you’re looking for an experienced bar mitzvah photographer, please check out the page I have for BAR MITZVAHS. I would love to help out!