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CHECK OUT THIS FUN CELEBRATION FOR SENOR BEN AND HIS MEXI MITZVAH!

The week started in early May with this wonderful family at Central Synagogue for photos of Ben and his family on the Beema at Central Synagogue. Later that weekend family and friends gathered at Second Floor for a seriously fun “Mexi Mitzvah” themed party. The event was designed by Dazzling Parties who created a colorful room with pinatas, sombrero hats and colorful quotes around the room. Senor Frog greeted the guests as they arrived, and guests enjoyed a mariachi band as well. The bar was all about Margaritaville!

Total Entertainment rocked the house with Ruel at the helm. We love working at Second for many reasons and one main one is the montage screen outside on the building next to Hotel. This is such a fun experience for all! This party even had a Simon Sez entertainer and a mechanical bull!!! #mitzvahmonday

SYNAGOGUE: Central Synagogue

VENUE: Second Floor

FLORIST: Dazzling Parties

ENTERTAINMENT: Simon Sez, Simon Hyman

ENTERTAINMENT: Total Entertainment, Ruel

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BEAUTIFUL SYNAGOGUE BEAUTIFUL BAT MITZVAH GIRL BEAUTIFUL VENUE

This is a second time around for this amazing family! Sarah photographed big brother a few years ago and now it is Melissa’s turn!!! Sarah always loves working at her very own Synagogue and captured the family and Synagogue with all its grand stained glass. The family was all smiles for Sarah!!

It was a very mild day in September last Fall, and the Bat Mitzvah girl was able to go out by the water for some photos as ships passed by. Sarah’s fisheye lens captured The Lighthouse venue in all its glory.

Melissa is a huge Rangers fan and carried this throughout her décor. Who says hockey for boys only? The opening sign stated “Welcome to Melissatown”. The escort card table had tickets for guests to locate their seats and she also had her very own custom score board stating “Melissa Square Garden”. Atlas Floral Decorators did a fabulous job creating a hockey game and stadium feel for this celebration on the Hudson River. Abigail Kirsch Catering was a special treat for all guests at the party. Amazing food and presentation.

Pure Energy managed to keep 100 children occupied and having a blast and we were thrilled to share in another Mitzvah with this great family. Mazel Tov!!!! #mitzvahmonday

SYNAGOGUE: Central Synagogue

VENUE: The Lighthouse @ Chelsea Piers

ENTERTAINMENT: Pure Energy, Brian

DÉCOR: Atlas Floral Decorators, Jeannie

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Sarah, Chris and Davitte

Tagged: Abigail Kirsch, Atlas Floral Decorators, Central Synagogue, Pure Energy, pure energy bar mitzvah, Pure Energy Entertainment, the lighthouse chelsea piers

Hotel Eventi Sets the Stage for our Mitzvah Monday Bat Mitzvah Bash

Mazel Tov, Heather! We enjoyed being a part of your Bat Mitzvah celebration from your family photo shoot at the beautiful Central Synagogue to the party and celebration at the Hotel Eventi. We loved the lucite, white and silver furniture and the cool neon blue lighting! Heather’s candle lighting was unique with tiered votives decorated with blue accents. We always love working with party planner Fran Jackowitz of Fran Jackowitz Events and Gregg from Pure Event Group who kept Heather’s friends and family moving and shaking on the dancing floor.

VENUE: Central Synagogue/Hotel Eventi

PARTY PLANNING: Fran Jackowitz Events

DJ: Pure Event Group, Gregg

DÉCOR: Aviance Lounge Décor

PHOTOGRAPHY: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Sarah

Tagged: aviance lounge decor, Central Synagogue, Hotel Eventi, Hotel Eventi events, Pure Energy Bat Mitzvahs, Pure Event Group

Anna Celebrates Her Bat Mitzvah NYC Style

Mazel Tov, Anna! It was fun being a part of your Bat Mitzvah ceremony and celebration with you and your family. Our photographer Leo was happy to be back at Central Synagogue, photographing Anna and her family prior to her Bat Mitzvah service. After the synagogue, Leo took it to the streets of NYC with some great shots in Central Park. The party continued at Current, the new Abigail Kirsch space on the west side of Manhattan along the Hudson River. The fresh and modern feel of the party space accented in sky blue and white was the work of Nancy Hoehler of Shimmer NYC events, who tied all the details together for the big day. Shiron Nicholson Events kept the party moving on the dance floor with lots of fun hats and florist Bastille did a nice job on the simple, yet colorful floral hydrangea centerpieces.

#mitzvahmonday

VENUE: Central Synagogue/ Current

EVENT PLANNING: Shimmer NYC, Nancy Hoehler

FLORALS: Bastille

ENTERTAINMENT: Shiron Nicholson Events

PHOTOGRAPHY: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Leo

Tagged: Bastille, Central Synagogue, Current, New York Bar Bat Mitzvah photographers, NYC Bar Bat Mitzvahs, Shimmer Events NYC, Shiron Nicholson Events

MITZVAH MONDAY: Alexander’s Sports Bar Mitzvah

We love working at Central Synagogue ! It was a pleasure for Sarah Merians to photograph Alexander at his Bar Mitzvah Temple photo shoot with older sister Kayla and parents Nancy and Ross. The beautiful stained glass at Central Synagogue makes for a perfect backdrop. Alexander’s celebration continued at Chelsea Piers Field House with rock climbing, basketball, jousting, soccer and more! Abigail Kirsch Catering provided the food for all the guests and Alexander and his friends even got to jump into the Chelsea Piers foam pit! It was a fun and casual way to celebrate Alexander’s Bar Mitzvah. Boy, do we wish we could be kids again!

VENUE: Central Synagogue/Chelsea Piers Field House
CATERING: Abigail Kirsch
PHOTOGRAPHER: Sarah

Tagged: Abigail Kirsch Catering, Central Synagogue, Chelsea Piers Field House, Chelsea Piers Field House events, New York Bar Bat Mitzvah photography, sports Bar Bat Mitzvahs, unique Bar Bat Mitzvah venues

MITZVAH MONDAY: Elena’s Bat Mitzvah

Elena’s Bat Mitzvah really captured the essence of spring. Her celebration, held at Wave Hill Gardens, on the most perfect late spring day was picturesque. Family gathered outside the greenhouse for photos and guests mingled and enjoyed cocktail hour amongst the beautiful fresh garden flowers. Blue was the theme of the night! Everything from Elena’s dress to the tablecloths to the napkins and cake were shades of teal. We even created a special photo montage of pictures of Elena and her family to show at the event, with a special sing-along karaoke-style surprise at the end of the montage! Congratulations, Elena!

VENUE: Central Synagogue/Wave Hill Gardens
FLOWERS: Belle Fleur, Floral & Event Design
CATERING: Great Performances

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Central Synagogue Bids Farewell to Peter Rubinstein and the 2014 Confirmation Class

Graduations are always bittersweet…the end of one era and a new beginning of another. Sarah Merians was at Central Synagogue to photograph the 2014 confirmation class earlier this month. Congrats to the 35 children that graduated this year and another congratulations goes out to Rabbi Peter Rubinstein, who is retiring from his post as senior rabbi after 23 years of working with the congregation of Central Synagogue. We’ll miss you Peter! Take a look at this great shot of Peter & Sarah below and check out the article from The Jewish Week on Rabbi Peter Rubinstein’s retirement and the beautiful farewell service in his honor.

Tagged: Central Synagogue, Rabbi Peter Rubinstein, Rabbi Peter Rubinstein Central Synagogue, Sarah Merians Central Synagogue, The Jewish Week

May 15, 2014
By Sarah
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Charitable Organizations, Kids & Family, Venues

Central Synagogue held their Family Nursery School Annual Benefit earlier this year at LAVO NYC. All proceeds from the benefit went to supporting scholarships and programming for the nursery school. The benefit auction included giveaways ranging from sports lessons & tickets, gift certificates to New York city restaurants, a trip to Puerto Rico and a gift certificate for a studio photo session with Sarah Merians! Check out some photos from the great event below.

For more information on Central Synagogue, visit www.centralsynagogue.org.

Tagged: Central Synagogue, Central Synagogue events, Central Synagogue nursery school, Lavo, LAVO events, LAVO NYC

Ben’s Bar Mitzvah at Central Synagogue and The Andaz Hotel New York

“Keep Calm and Party On” was the theme of Ben’s Bar Mitzvah bash at The Andaz Hotel on Fifth Avenue here in Manhattan.

Ben and his family started celebrating at Central Synagogue earlier in the day when Ben recited his Torah portion proudly in front of family and friends.The ornate décor and stained glass windows at Central Synagogue are picturesque and Sarah enjoyed meeting Ben and his family earlier in the week for some beautiful Bimah shots.

The partying continued Saturday night at The Andaz Hotel where Ben and his friends danced the night away with Total Entertainment’s DJ+MC team. Party planner Fran Jackowitz worked with Ben’s family consulting for the event and providing day-of set up and coordination. She also helped tie all the loose ends together to make this day special for Ben and his family.

Mazel Tov, Ben! We can’t wait for brother Eli’s party coming up soon!

Venue: Central Synagogue/Andaz Hotel
DJ: Total Entertainment
Party Day of Coordinating: Fran Jackowitz Events

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