Modern Jewish Celebrations Dossier
Occasion: Bar Mitzvah
Location: Glencoe, Illinois
The Mitzvah Mission
initial consultation revealed:
- Transform the family’s backyard into a party space for 200
- Create a Bar Mitzvah celebration that the whole family – adults and children - can share in
- Celebrate the family’s shared passion for the Green Bay Packers
The Modern Jewish Celebrations Recommendation:
Tailgate!
Modern Jewish Celebrations designed a backyard celebration for 200 designed around the classic Midwestern tradition of tailgating outside of Lambeau Field.
Staging:
- Buffet stations set up in the back of a black SUV, PT Cruiser and Ford 150 truck, decked out with wool, plaid blankets and galvanized tin serving pieces
- Outdoor charcoal grills and chefs (outfitted in Green Bay uniforms) cooking live for guests
- Bales of hay provided casual seating areas enhancing traditional tables and chairs
- Family video montage played as “halftime entertainment"
- Tables decorated with custom-made green felt tablecloths
- Children’s service project set up in the garage
- Entertainment included trampolines, corn hole and other outdoor classics
Menu:
- Donuts and breakfast sandwiches passed as guests arrived from service
- White and dark hot chocolate/hot apple cider bar with fresh whipped cream for children
- "Over-the-top" Bloody Mary bar for adults
- “Cheesehead” dip (Wisconsin Cheddar and Beer Spread) and crudités
- Halftime chili and grilling station featuring chili as well as veggie, turkey and beef burgers and Kosher ballpark franks
- “Favre Frites” served in paper cones
- Reese’s Cup “Cakes”, Carrot Cake Cupcakes and “Lombardi” Lollipops (cookie dough, cheesecake and Rice Krispie lollipops dipped in chocolate)
