Saturday April 26, 2025
Mountain Winery, Pierce Road, Saratoga, CA, USA
21 days 17 hrs 56 mins
Accommodations
Please use the link below for a discounted group rate. You can also call the hotel directly and ask for the "Henry Nagel Mermel" discounted rate.
Schedule
Friday, April 25, 2025
Friday Night Shabbat
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Henry will be leading the shabbat service at Temple Emanu-El on Friday, April 25th.
Business Casual
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Bar Mitzvah Ceremony
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Join us in the sanctuary for Henry's Bar Mitzvah Ceremony! For these guests who cannot join, the ceremony will be live-streamed on the Temple Emanu-El YouTube Page.
Temple attire recommended
Brunch in the Temple House
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Join us immediately following the ceremony for kiddush and brunch in the Temple House
Temple attire
Reception
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Please help us party in celebration of Henry's accomplishments at the Mountain Winery. Cocktail hour will start at 5 pm with some fun (and active) activities for the kids.
Black tie optional (adults). Kids should wear attire appropriate for a black-tie optional event but closed-toe shoes for the fun events!
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Q & A
For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!
When is the RSVP deadline?
Please RSVP by April 1st, so we can have an accurate headcount. :)
Can I bring a date?
Please check your invite for your +1!
What will the weather be like?
Excepting rain*, the reception will take place outdoors at the Mountain Winery. The weather should be warm but it could get a little cool at night, so we'd strongly recommend bringing a coat or extra layer for warmth! We'll have heaters and blankets to keep everyone comfortable.
* If rain is in the forecast, we'll move the party indoors!
Where should I park?
Temple Emanu-El does not have a parking lot, but there is ample street parking both in front of the temple and in the surrounding neighborhood. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes before the scheduled ceremony to make sure you have time to find parking.
At the Mountain Winery, there is a large parking lot heading into the venue. Please note that there is a bit of a walk from the parking lot to the party, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes!
Are the ceremony and reception locations wheelchair accessible?
Yes, and the Mountain Winery will have a golf cart available for anyone needing assistance getting around.
What should I wear?
Please see our Schedule for the dress code for each event.
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