January 10, 2024
Maximizing Your Showcase Experience
It’s showcase season and I’m here today to give you tips and tricks to help you make the most out of your experience! First, let’s start with tips that…
March 29, 2023
The #1 Underrated Role for your Mitzvah
Have you heard the term EC being thrown around in your Mitzvah planning process? This stands for Event Coordinator (or Entertainment Coordinator) and it is one of the most underrated…
March 25, 2023
100 Popular Theme Ideas For Bar & Bat Mitzvah Parties
Below is a list (in alphabetical order) offering 100 suggestions for Bar or Bat Mitzvah theme ideas. From the invitations to the decor to the entertainment, a well-chosen theme can…
March 19, 2023
Bar Mitzvahs that Rock
A rock and roll themed bar mitzvah isn’t the most common theme (compared to sports and sneakers which seem to be the most popular for boys these days). However, rock…
January 27, 2023
Top 10 Easily Avoidable Mistakes When Planning Your Mitzvah
Normally when we create these blogs we provide helpful tips based around items/concepts you want to ensure are present for the success of the event. This time around, we are…
January 6, 2023
How to Elevate Your Sports Themed Event
One of the most popular themes for Bar/Bar Mitzvahs are sports (either a specific sport like basketball or just sports in general). So, if you fit in this category, how…
September 23, 2022
Understanding venue lighting. Tips from a pro!
Getting married or planning a big celebration like a bar/bat mitzvah, sweet 16, etc? Selecting the right venue is usually one of the first priorities. Its also (typically) your biggest…
September 7, 2022
Back To Simchas
Ahh it’s Labor Day weekend and that can only mean one thing, it’s officially back to school and back to Simcha’s! The summer was busy for team Xplosive, but for most…
August 25, 2022
Best Song Choice for Bar and Bat Mitzvah Photo Montages
Sentimental vs fun… this is one of many questions you should be considering when selecting songs for your son or daughter’s bar or bat mitzvah photo montage. Let’s face it,…
June 15, 2022
Tips to making a great photo montage for a Bar or Bat mitzvah
As a veteran DJ and former catering manager who has been around bar and bat mitzvahs for roughly 20 years, I’ve seen my share of photo montages. Some are captivating,…