Congregation Beth El Conservative Jewish Bar Mitzvah photography with party at Teddy and The Bully bar by Mitzvahs by Michael Temchine Photography the premier Jewish wedding and mitzvah photojournalist in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia


Mazal Tov Rachel on your beautiful Bat Mitzvah at Agudas Achim!

It goes without saying none of this would have been possible without you Rachel, and your family, but I dare say the unheralded work of the following vendors helped make the party all that you hoped for.

Venue: Agudas Achim

Planner: Brynne Magaziner, Pop Color Events

Caterer: Hoffman and Co.

MC/DJ: Jared Rosen, Everything Entertainment

Photographer: Mitzvahs by Michael Temchine Photography


Mazal Tov on your Bat Mitzvah Linley!

Bnai Mitzvah parties are frequently events unlike any other in their lives to that point that you do not always know if who you are seeing is who they “really” are. Photographing Linley I saw a young woman who cares deeply about her close friends, family, and even those she had only just met. I saw confidence and concern about other’s well being on a day ostensibly all about her. Congratulations!

Service: Chizuk Amuno Congregations
Lunch Venue: Birroteca
Dessert/Wine Venue: The French Paradox
Photography: Mitzvahs by Michael Temchine Photography


Charlotte you were amazing over the many events I had the pleasure of being a part of. Your torah reading, leading the congregation in prayer, and your great embrace of family and friend.

Your bat mitzvah would not have been possible without the following people.

Event Planner: Cristina Calvert, Cristina Calvert Signature

Ceremony Venue: Beth El of Bethesda

Party Venue: Woodmont Country Club

MC/DJ: Carbon Entertainment

Flowers: Amaryllis Floral and Event Design

Entertainment/Games: Talk of the Town

Furniture Rentals: BD3 Design

Transportation: RMA Limo

Photography: Mitzvahs by Michael Temchine Photography