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Bar Mitzvah Photographer in Israel
The Kotel Bar Mitzvah, Western Wall, Wailing Wall, Jerusalem, Masada, Robinson's Arch, Masorti, Caesarea
Bar Mitzva stories in our blog:
Our bar and bat mitzvah videos:
Bar Mitzvah Kotel
Kotel - Western Wall - with music procession with shofar and drums
Kotel - Western Wall - with music procession with shofar and drums
Reform Bar Mitzvah
Kotel - Western Wall - Robinson's Arch Masorti Family Kotel - Joyce Giraud & Michael Ohoven family
Kotel - Western Wall - Robinson's Arch Masorti Family Kotel - Joyce Giraud & Michael Ohoven family
Bar Mitzvah - It's never too late!
It's one of the most unusual Bar Mitzvah celebrations we have ever photographed in Jerusalem. Full story by clicking
It's one of the most unusual Bar Mitzvah celebrations we have ever photographed in Jerusalem. Full story by clicking
Reform Bat Mitzvah
Jerusalem - Hebrew Union College
Jerusalem - Hebrew Union College
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Bar Mitzvah photo & video packages:
Short Photography - Ceremony near the Kotel
Up to 1.5 hours of photography, at least 100 edited and retouched photos.
Photographer's travel fee to the Western Wall is already included.
Booking opens 1.5 months in advance. Early booking 3 months in advance +300₪
Up to 1.5 hours of photography, at least 100 edited and retouched photos.
Photographer's travel fee to the Western Wall is already included.
Booking opens 1.5 months in advance. Early booking 3 months in advance +300₪
₪1900
Short Videography
Up to 1.5 hours of filming, clip highlights as the result of videography.
The photographer's travel fee to the Western Wall is already included.
Booking opens 1.5 months in advance. Early booking 3 months in advance +300₪
Up to 1.5 hours of filming, clip highlights as the result of videography.
The photographer's travel fee to the Western Wall is already included.
Booking opens 1.5 months in advance. Early booking 3 months in advance +300₪
₪1900
Short Photo + Video
Up to 1.5 hours of photography and videography, at least 100 edited and retouched photos + clip highlights as the result of videography
Photographers' and videographers' travel fees to the Western Wall are already included.
Booking opens 2 months in advance. Early booking 4 months in advance +400₪
Up to 1.5 hours of photography and videography, at least 100 edited and retouched photos + clip highlights as the result of videography
Photographers' and videographers' travel fees to the Western Wall are already included.
Booking opens 2 months in advance. Early booking 4 months in advance +400₪
₪3600
Smart Photography
Up to 2.5-3 hours of photography, at least 180 edited and retouched photos
Photographers' travel fee to the Western Wall is already included.
Booking opens 3 months in advance. Early booking 6 months in advance +500₪
Up to 2.5-3 hours of photography, at least 180 edited and retouched photos
Photographers' travel fee to the Western Wall is already included.
Booking opens 3 months in advance. Early booking 6 months in advance +500₪
₪2900
Smart Photo + Video
Up to 2.5-3 hours of photography and videography, at least 180 edited and retouched photos + clip highlights as the result of videography
Photographers' and videographers' travel fees to the Western Wall are already included.
Booking opens 3 months in advance. Early booking 6 months in advance +500₪
Up to 2.5-3 hours of photography and videography, at least 180 edited and retouched photos + clip highlights as the result of videography
Photographers' and videographers' travel fees to the Western Wall are already included.
Booking opens 3 months in advance. Early booking 6 months in advance +500₪
₪5000
Half-Day Photo + Video
Up to 6 hours of photography and videography, at least 300 edited and retouched photos + clip highlights or long movie as the result of videography
There is no travel fee for photographer's and videographer's up to Jerusalem/Haifa/Beer Sheva. Booking is possible on any date in advance.
Up to 6 hours of photography and videography, at least 300 edited and retouched photos + clip highlights or long movie as the result of videography
There is no travel fee for photographer's and videographer's up to Jerusalem/Haifa/Beer Sheva. Booking is possible on any date in advance.
₪7500
Additional options:
+30 extra minutes +400₪ for Photo OR Video. +600₪ for Photo AND Video
Long movie instead of clip highlights +800₪
Additional video with speeches +500₪
Speed up post-processing: +15% ready in 1 week, +30% ready in 3 days for photos
+10% ready in 1 month, +25% ready in 2 weeks for video
Photobooks
Special offers on the page About and on my Instagram
+30 extra minutes +400₪ for Photo OR Video. +600₪ for Photo AND Video
Long movie instead of clip highlights +800₪
Additional video with speeches +500₪
Speed up post-processing: +15% ready in 1 week, +30% ready in 3 days for photos
+10% ready in 1 month, +25% ready in 2 weeks for video
Photobooks
Special offers on the page About and on my Instagram
Ready to book?
Bar Mitzvah - Kotel and Robinson's Arch
There are two main ways to celebrate a Bar Mitzvah at the Kotel in Jerusalem. The most traditional and popular option is a ceremony in the men’s section of the Western Wall. The second is Robinson’s Arch, also known as the Masorti or family section, where men and women can be together in one place. Many families choose this option for a more inclusive Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem, and it is also suitable for ceremonies on Shabbat in case you prefer a reform bar mitzvah in Jerusalem.
Bar Mitzvah - Aish World Center
The Aish World Center is one of the most popular Bar Mitzvah places in Jerusalem, located directly across from the Kotel. Families can combine it with a Bar Mitzvah ceremony at the Western Wall, a procession, family photos, or a festive meal, while enjoying an incredible rooftop view of the Kotel and the Old City.
Quill of the Heart
Quill of the Heart is a special pre-Bar Mitzvah ceremony at the Kotel, where families connect with Jewish tradition through the work of a professional scribe. It adds a personal, spiritual, and emotional layer to a Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem before the celebration continues at the Western Wall.
Bar Mitzvah - Simcha Hall
Simcha Hall is one of the most convenient places for a Bar Mitzvah celebration near the Kotel. After the ceremony at the Western Wall, families can continue with a festive reception, meal, music, and dancing just steps away. It is a wonderful way to combine a traditional Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem with a comfortable and joyful family celebration near the Kotel.
Bar Mitzvah ceremony on Masada
A Bar Mitzvah on top of Masada is one of the most special and memorable ways to celebrate in Israel. With its incredible views, historic meaning, and more private setting, Masada offers an experience that feels both intimate and unforgettable. Unlike the Kotel area in Jerusalem, where ceremonies can be surrounded by large crowds, a Masada Bar Mitzvah often feels more personal and relaxed, giving the family more space to enjoy the moment. Many families also combine the event with the Dead Sea, making it one of the best Bar Mitzvah experiences in Israel for those looking for something unique, meaningful, and adventurous.
Masada can be the best choice for families who want a Bar Mitzvah in Israel that is not only traditional, but also visually stunning and deeply symbolic. It connects the celebration to Jewish history in a very powerful way and creates an atmosphere that is hard to compare with any other location. Still, it requires more planning and logistics than a Bar Mitzvah near the Kotel, and because of the desert heat, we usually do not recommend it in summer.
Masada can be the best choice for families who want a Bar Mitzvah in Israel that is not only traditional, but also visually stunning and deeply symbolic. It connects the celebration to Jewish history in a very powerful way and creates an atmosphere that is hard to compare with any other location. Still, it requires more planning and logistics than a Bar Mitzvah near the Kotel, and because of the desert heat, we usually do not recommend it in summer.
Bar Mitzvah ceremony in Caesarea national park
Caesarea National Park is one of the most unique places for a Bar Mitzvah in Israel, combining ancient history, sea views, and a beautiful open setting for a memorable family celebration.
Upsherin Ceremony - Kotel
Celebrating an Upsherin at the Kotel in Jerusalem makes this special first haircut ceremony even more meaningful. Surrounded by family, prayer, and the atmosphere of the Western Wall, it becomes a joyful and unforgettable Jewish tradition in Israel.
FAQ:
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Write to us if you need to clarify any details personally. Please note the date and place you are interested in, and write a few words about the shooting you want to do: this way we can answer you with as many details as possible without asking many questions. The fastest way to get in touch is WhatsApp. You can also leave a request on the site - usually, we respond to requests on the site at night.
Decide on a specific date-time and book it. To book the date, we always take a deposit and sign a contract for photography remotely: you don't need to print anything, you can sign it from your phone or computer in 2 clicks. Making a deposit means agreement with the contract. In some cases, we can prebook the date for you for 1-2 days, but until we get the deposit and the contract, the date is free.
The photoshoot takes place on the appointed day. When the photos are ready (up to 1 month after the photoshoot), we send a link to the cloud gallery. It is convenient and comfortable to watch both from a computer and from a phone, and you can download photos with one click. We send photos in full resolution, without reducing the quality, so the entire gallery can take up quite a lot of space. Also, we recommend you save photos to your devices: despite the fact that we store photos from all our shootings, the gallery may be deleted after 2 months, and photos may be lost.
Decide on a specific date-time and book it. To book the date, we always take a deposit and sign a contract for photography remotely: you don't need to print anything, you can sign it from your phone or computer in 2 clicks. Making a deposit means agreement with the contract. In some cases, we can prebook the date for you for 1-2 days, but until we get the deposit and the contract, the date is free.
The photoshoot takes place on the appointed day. When the photos are ready (up to 1 month after the photoshoot), we send a link to the cloud gallery. It is convenient and comfortable to watch both from a computer and from a phone, and you can download photos with one click. We send photos in full resolution, without reducing the quality, so the entire gallery can take up quite a lot of space. Also, we recommend you save photos to your devices: despite the fact that we store photos from all our shootings, the gallery may be deleted after 2 months, and photos may be lost.
The total price consists of the cost of the shooting, the travel fee, and additional options.
For example, you want to book the Tel Aviv 1-hour package in Jerusalem one month in advance - before the date. It will turn out photoshoot shooting, travel fee to Jerusalem, and early booking fee.
In some cases, it is more reasonable to choose the Smart package and other in this case to skip early booking fee or/and to make a travel fee lower. Or, if you don't have a fixed date, just book 2 weeks in advance - in this case, there won't be extra charge for the early booking.
For example, you want to book the Tel Aviv 1-hour package in Jerusalem one month in advance - before the date. It will turn out photoshoot shooting, travel fee to Jerusalem, and early booking fee.
In some cases, it is more reasonable to choose the Smart package and other in this case to skip early booking fee or/and to make a travel fee lower. Or, if you don't have a fixed date, just book 2 weeks in advance - in this case, there won't be extra charge for the early booking.
We work a lot with weddings and abroad - in Iceland, Jordan and other countries. We give priority to full-day shootings, and by booking short photography packages for a specific date in advance, we forego any other shootings on that day. Moving a wedding or an elopement to another date is much more difficult than moving a short photoshoot :)
We open bookings for short sessions closer to the photoshoot date:
So, if you want to book a short session well in advance, here are 3 options:
We open bookings for short sessions closer to the photoshoot date:
- For the Tel Aviv package (1 hour) – booking opens 3 weeks before the shoot date. You can also book 2 months in advance by adding +400 shekels.
- For the Smart package (2.5 hours) – booking opens 1.5 months before the shoot date. You can also book 4 months in advance with an extra +400 shekels.
So, if you want to book a short session well in advance, here are 3 options:
- Wait until bookings open for short sessions and contact us closer to your shoot date. You can also ask me to make a note in my calendar, and I’ll try to reach out when bookings open - especially helpful if your date is flexible. We have a few photographers on the team, so even during busy seasons, we usually find open spots. :)
- Use the early booking option by paying the additional +400 shekels to book 1.5–4 months in advance.
- Choose a package from Standard (4 hours) and longer - these don’t have booking limits and can be reserved for any future date. This is the easiest way to lock in your date well in advance.
In practice, we try to send photos as early as possible and often send photos after a week or two.
At the same time, in the contract, we have a period of up to a month with the possibility of delaying processing during the highest season (May-October) up to 2 weeks. This is because we shoot a lot abroad and during the wedding or vacation seasons there can be a very high workload. Also, we try to edit photos at home, with two monitors - this way it turns out better than on a laptop.
If it is critical for you to get photos faster, you can check our workload (we do not guarantee that we will send photos before the specified time), or speed up editing:
+10% for guaranteed processing up to a week after shooting;
+25% for guaranteed processing up to 3 days after shooting.
At the same time, in the contract, we have a period of up to a month with the possibility of delaying processing during the highest season (May-October) up to 2 weeks. This is because we shoot a lot abroad and during the wedding or vacation seasons there can be a very high workload. Also, we try to edit photos at home, with two monitors - this way it turns out better than on a laptop.
If it is critical for you to get photos faster, you can check our workload (we do not guarantee that we will send photos before the specified time), or speed up editing:
+10% for guaranteed processing up to a week after shooting;
+25% for guaranteed processing up to 3 days after shooting.
We are fans of sunset light and clouds.
Since there are practically no clouds in Israel most of the time, especially in summer, we recommend doing shootings at sunset to get guaranteed perfect light: to make it comfortable to open your eyes, not to be hot, and to get beautiful diffused light.
You can choose absolutely any time for shooting, this is only our recommendation.
Since there are practically no clouds in Israel most of the time, especially in summer, we recommend doing shootings at sunset to get guaranteed perfect light: to make it comfortable to open your eyes, not to be hot, and to get beautiful diffused light.
You can choose absolutely any time for shooting, this is only our recommendation.
We follow legal restrictions on flying drones. We do not fly in NoFly zones - these are quite large zones around all airports (for example, the zone from Ben Gurion Airport affects most of Tel Aviv), including military airports and bases. The whole old part of Jerusalem and, in general, most of Jerusalem, all areas of the national parks. Also, we do not fly over crowds of people, even small ones.
If you follow the restrictions very strictly, almost any shooting in the residential area is prohibited, but in practice, there may be exceptions. If flying is possible and makes sense, we try to use a drone.
If you follow the restrictions very strictly, almost any shooting in the residential area is prohibited, but in practice, there may be exceptions. If flying is possible and makes sense, we try to use a drone.
Why to do Bar Mitzvah in Israel?
Having a Bar Mitzvah in Israel can hold special significance for Jewish families for a variety of reasons, including religious, cultural, and personal factors. Here are some reasons why some families choose to celebrate a Bar Mitzvah in Israel:
- Spiritual Connection: Israel holds immense spiritual significance in Judaism. It is considered the homeland of the Jewish people, with historical and religious sites that are deeply meaningful. Celebrating a Bar Mitzvah in Israel allows the young person to connect with their Jewish heritage in a profound way.
- Connection to Tradition: A Bar Mitzvah is a rite of passage in which a young Jewish boy transitions into adulthood, assuming more responsibility for his religious duties and actions. Doing this in the land that holds historical and religious importance can add a layer of authenticity to the celebration.
- Historical Sites: Israel is home to many historical sites mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, such as Jerusalem, the Western Wall (Wailing Wall). Celebrating a Bar Mitzvah at such sites can create a strong sense of continuity with the past.
- Cultural Experience: Celebrating a Bar Mitzvah in Israel provides an opportunity for families to immerse themselves in Jewish culture and traditions in the place where those traditions originated. It's a chance to experience the local customs, foods, and way of life.
- Community and Family Gathering: Many families choose to celebrate their child's Bar Mitzvah in Israel as a way to bring together extended family and friends from around the world. It can be a memorable and unifying experience for everyone involved.
- Educational Component: Visiting Israel for a Bar Mitzvah can be an educational experience for the young person, deepening their understanding of Jewish history, traditions, and values.
- Zionist Ideals: For families with a strong connection to Zionist ideals and a belief in the importance of the Jewish state, celebrating a Bar Mitzvah in Israel can be a way to show support for and strengthen their connection to the country.
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