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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Both of my girls invited the whole grade to their Bat Mitzvahs, and most of the kids did attend.  We were not at all bothered if a child could not attend the service but came to the party.  My kids loved celebrating with their friends/classmates and would have been disappointed if someone who could have otherwise come to their party did not attend because that classmate could not attend the service.  We were not at all offended if someone RSVP'd "no."  Services last anywhere from 2 to 3 hours, depending on the synagogue.  I would say that unless you know that your child will be able to attend that part of the service in which the Bar/Bat Mitzvah child is going to be chanting from the Torah or giving their speech, there's not much point in going.  The most typical gift from classmates was a $36 check.  Some gave more ($54), few gave less.  Appropriate attire for a boy is khakis/dress pants and a button down shirt and tie; girls is something that covers the shoulders (no spaghetti straps unless she wears a shrug/sweater).  Bottom line, my daughters were grateful for their classmates' attendance at both or either of the service and party and did not pay much attention to the gifts.  [/quote]

This fairly well sums up our DD's bat mitzvah experience. [/quote]

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