Addie's Bat Mitzvah Weekend
June 5-7, 2026
We are so happy to invite you to share this special milestone with our family!
All guests are warmly invited to the Saturday events—the morning Bat Mitzvah service itself, the lunch onsite at temple afterwards and the evening celebration in Washington, DC.
If you are joining from out of town, we hope you’ll also come for the Friday night dinner and a casual Sunday morning brunch at our home; we’d love the extra time together.
Please use this link to RSVP by May 1.
We've also shared some details for you about each event and what to expect below!
Have questions we didn't cover here? Feel free to reach out anytime. We’re happy to answer any questions.
Diana: 305-333-6913 Todd: 305-333-1893
Friday June 5, 2026
Friday Night Services
6:30-7:30ish pm
While this is really not the "main event" where Addie becomes a Bat Mitzvah, there is a briefer Friday night service to begin Shabbat for our congregation. For our family or out-of-towners who will have arrived already, you are welcome to join us if you wish!
Of note, once a year, our temple hosts what they refer to as "Hot Shabbat" -- where services are held outside on the temple grounds and there is a planned carnival to start summer. We happen to have that service! Hot Shabbat is apparently shorter and more casual than traditional services (our Cantor has mentioned he will be in shorts and a Hawaiian shirt!). We are thinking sundresses, polo shirts or similar is fine. If there is inclement weather, the service will be moved indoors to its typical location inside the sanctuary.
Temple Rodef Shalom
2100 Westmoreland Street
Falls Church, Virginia
Friday June 5, 2026
Dinner for Family and Out of Town Guests
8pm
Founding Farmers Restaurant
1800 Tysons Boulevard
Tysons, Virginia
If you are traveling for the weekend, you are welcome to join us for both
the service and a family dinner.
Saturday June 6, 2026
Bat Mitzvah Ceremony and Brunch
10:30am
Religiously-speaking, this is the main event!
Addie will be called to the read from the torah, signifying her becoming
an adult in the Jewish tradition. Since we will be in the synagogue, recommended attire is business casual or semiformal (typically suits for men, dresses or similar for women).
Temple Rodef Shalom
2100 Westmoreland Street
Falls Church, Virginia
A light celebratory lunch will immediately follow the service at the synagogue.
All family, friends, and Addie’s guests are warmly welcome.
Saturday June 6, 2026
Evening Cruise Celebration
6:45 - 10pm
Time to Party: Let’s cruise, dance and celebrate Addie!
We will set sail on a party boat on the Potomac, hopefully with views of the Washington, DC skyline and the monuments! The boat is big with both indoor and outdoor spaces but feel free to bring a shawl or light jacket if you plan to be on the top deck.
Boarding 6:45pm
Boat departs from the Southwest Wharf 7pm sharp (please don't miss the boat, literally!)
Boat returns and docks again 10pm
580 Water St SW, Pier 4
Washington DC 20024
Attire: Cocktail
If dropping off kiddos or using a ride-share service, the address above will drop you off right in front of Pier 4.
Paid local parking is also available at the Wharf Parking Garage 3 (next to Politics and Prose)
How to Get to Pier 4: Download Map (PDF 957KB)
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All family, friends and Addie’s guests are warmly welcome!
Sunday June 7, 2026
Brekkie and Goodbyes:
Casual Brunch at Our Home
9 - 11:30am
Before any travelers head home, we’d love to see you for a casual morning send-off
with some coffee, nibbles and hugs.
1478 Waggaman Circle
Mclean Virginia
We’d love to see our out-of-town guests one more time before you head home.
Dress code: Bleary-eyed and casual is just fine!
And if you need a hotel for the weekend...
We've reserved a block at the Archer Hotel in Tysons with a discounted rate! It's right by the Mclean Metro Station (Silver Line), Tysons Corner Mall and the Founding Farmers restaurant.
Please reference Addie's Bat Mitzvah when calling (855- 240-8252) or use the special link below:
We look forward to celebrating with you!