Holly Blum, The Word WhispererApr 22, 20182 min readThree Things To Avoid In Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah Speech When You’re The ParentWhen it's time to honor your child, don't fall into these traps when giving a celebratory speech.
Holly Blum, The Word WhispererJan 23, 20173 min readFive Tips For Bar/Bat Mitzvah Parents: How To Write An Impactful Bima SpeechAfter months (and often years) of planning, your child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah day is finally here. You may be asked to give a speech during...
Holly Blum, The Word WhispererAug 2, 20162 min readAn Ode To The Candlelighting CeremonyAt my brother's Bar Mitzvah, circa 1984 When thinking of topics for this next post, In the realm of writing speeches and toasts, I...
Holly Blum, The Word WhispererMar 8, 20162 min readMy Life in SpeechesThankfully, my life has been full of special occasions. Some of my fondest memories revolve around major milestones in my life— my Bat...