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Finding the perfect mitzvah party favor!

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Every Jewish child‘s simcha is a crucial milestone in their lives!  Parents play a role in the planning.  On top of all the logistics of food, lodging, transportation, attire, decor, another important decision is the guest’s party favor!  Although it is not the main element of the celebration itself, one of the most[…]

Top 2019 Wedding Trends

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As 2019 comes to a chilly end here on the east coast, I wanted to highlight some of the trends we’ve been seeing at 2019 weddings. In no particular order, here is the list with professional tip or comment with each trend. Rustic/Barn/Farm weddings: Rustic is in! Strangely people go[…]

Unique or Alternative Candle Lighting Ceremonies 

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Candle lighting ceremonies have been around for decades.  Bar and Bat Mitzvah’s seem to have been the founding event type for this rite of passage ceremony.  The debate, however, is whether or not to have a candle lighting ceremony and/or how to make it unique or abbreviated without offending those[…]

Popular Trends

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We all know that when planning a Bar/Bat mitzvah for your child it only happens once so understanding the key concepts for your special night is essential. You want everything to be perfect and knowing what trends are in “style” plays a huge role when planning a party. For example,[…]

Mitzvahs with Special Needs

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Being a dynamic and adaptable entertainment company has brought many diverse events to us at Xplosive Entertainment. However, we have always focused on Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Employing our passion, creativity, patience and dedication to our craft has positioned us to gain the attention of many parents in our region.[…]

Tips For Corporate Team Building

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Having a strong team dynamic is vitally important for any business with multiple employees.  Often, this dynamic is referred to the “culture.” Ask yourself, does your staff get along well?  Do they enjoy working with each other?  Do the respect one-another?  Does your team value their jobs?  At Xplosive Entertainment,[…]

Planning a Successful Project Graduation     

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As a high school senior graduates, there are certain “rites of passages” one would expect.  These certainly include attending a prom and graduation ceremony.  What happens AFTER is a bit more tabu.  Sometimes post-prom and post-graduation celebrations become to after-parties, overnight trips to the shore, and more.  One would be[…]

Using the Summer to Work on your Mitzvah Planning

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Finally… the Summer is here! Besides being a great time to catch up on well needed relaxation, catch a great tan, and plan a family trip… the summer is an excellent time to work on the plans for your son or daughter’s bar or bat mitzvah. Top six reasons why[…]

PRIDE 2019 – Asbury Park, NJ with Xplosive Entertainment

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As a performing talent for the past 15 years, I’ve seen all different types of affairs, functions, galas… really, we’ve been hired for just about any excuse to have an awesome time and play some great music! Sunday June 2nd in Asbury Park NJ was different though;  it provided an[…]

A Barn Mitzvah!

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Yes, you read that correctly. No typo above.  This is a “real event spotlight” of a bat mitzvah which took place inside a barn!  When Rachel and her family set out to find the perfect bat mitzvah setting, they knew a typical hotel or country club wasn’t right for them. […]