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Peninsula Temple Sholom Bat Mitzvah | Shana

Peninsula Temple Sholom is a beautiful, modern space for prayer, community and reflection. Documenting the Peninsula Temple Sholom Bat Mitzvah of Shana, I loved that music was incorporated into the ceremony. The cantor accompanied many prayers on his guitar, and this really brought the congregation into the moment. The bat mitzvah guests eagerly joined the…

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San Francisco Temple Emanuel Bar Mitzvah | Robert

Temple Emanuel in San Francisco is one of the most spectacular synagogues in the Bay Area. The congregation boasts a cavernous sanctuary, beautiful chandeliers, imposing stained glass windows and a magnificent marble bimah. A temple emanuel Bar Mitzvah can be stunning. One of the biggest challenges to capturing a Temple Emanuel Bar Mitzvah is that…