Mazel Tov

Celebrities' Bar and Bat Mitzvah Memories

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Judaism, Beliefs, Practices, & Rituals
Cover of the book Mazel Tov by Jill Rappaport, Linda Solomon, Simon & Schuster
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jill Rappaport, Linda Solomon ISBN: 9781416554271
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Publication: November 6, 2007
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Language: English
Author: Jill Rappaport, Linda Solomon
ISBN: 9781416554271
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication: November 6, 2007
Imprint: Simon & Schuster
Language: English

In Mazel Tov, celebrity journalist Jill Rappaport and photographer Linda Solomon offer an intimate glimpse of the bar or bat mitzvahs of some of the most talented people in entertainment, politics and business. This remarkable book brings together stories and never-before-seen family photos of a variety of public figures, as they look back on their thirteen-year-old selves and reminisce about the celebration that marked their transition into adulthood.

The wonderfully candid interviews in Mazel Tov document deeply poignant, and often hilariously awkward, moments in these very public lives. Interviewees include Jeremy Piven, Senator Joseph Lieberman, Marlee Matlin, Richard Dreyfuss, Ronald Perelman, Howie Mandel, Gene Shalit, Harvey Fierstein, Judy Gold, Larry King, Donny Deutsch, Michael Kors, Charles Grodin, Josh and Andy Bernstein, and many others. Their experiences run the gamut: Kirk Douglas decided to be bar mitzvahed twice, while others, like Noah Wyle, always wanted one but never had the chance. There are stories of bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, confirmations, and the only documented "bark" mitzvah, held in honor of two beloved pets. Though the stories vary greatly in their detail, they all express a common appreciation for values and traditions that have been passed down through the generations.

Illustrated with photos pulled from family albums as well as contemporary portraits, Mazel Tov is an appealing tribute to the enduring bonds of faith and family.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In Mazel Tov, celebrity journalist Jill Rappaport and photographer Linda Solomon offer an intimate glimpse of the bar or bat mitzvahs of some of the most talented people in entertainment, politics and business. This remarkable book brings together stories and never-before-seen family photos of a variety of public figures, as they look back on their thirteen-year-old selves and reminisce about the celebration that marked their transition into adulthood.

The wonderfully candid interviews in Mazel Tov document deeply poignant, and often hilariously awkward, moments in these very public lives. Interviewees include Jeremy Piven, Senator Joseph Lieberman, Marlee Matlin, Richard Dreyfuss, Ronald Perelman, Howie Mandel, Gene Shalit, Harvey Fierstein, Judy Gold, Larry King, Donny Deutsch, Michael Kors, Charles Grodin, Josh and Andy Bernstein, and many others. Their experiences run the gamut: Kirk Douglas decided to be bar mitzvahed twice, while others, like Noah Wyle, always wanted one but never had the chance. There are stories of bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, confirmations, and the only documented "bark" mitzvah, held in honor of two beloved pets. Though the stories vary greatly in their detail, they all express a common appreciation for values and traditions that have been passed down through the generations.

Illustrated with photos pulled from family albums as well as contemporary portraits, Mazel Tov is an appealing tribute to the enduring bonds of faith and family.

More books from Simon & Schuster

Cover of the book The Cowboy with the Tiffany Gun by Jill Rappaport, Linda Solomon
Cover of the book Leaders by Jill Rappaport, Linda Solomon
Cover of the book Brief Encounter at the Picture House by the Sea by Jill Rappaport, Linda Solomon
Cover of the book Attachments by Jill Rappaport, Linda Solomon
Cover of the book Disgusting Bliss by Jill Rappaport, Linda Solomon
Cover of the book Little Beauties by Jill Rappaport, Linda Solomon
Cover of the book Throw Like A Girl by Jill Rappaport, Linda Solomon
Cover of the book The Todd Glass Situation by Jill Rappaport, Linda Solomon
Cover of the book Unforgivable by Jill Rappaport, Linda Solomon
Cover of the book State of Denial by Jill Rappaport, Linda Solomon
Cover of the book Hey, Wall by Jill Rappaport, Linda Solomon
Cover of the book Who Owns the Future? by Jill Rappaport, Linda Solomon
Cover of the book John Paul Jones by Jill Rappaport, Linda Solomon
Cover of the book Linked by Jill Rappaport, Linda Solomon
Cover of the book Later, at the Bar by Jill Rappaport, Linda Solomon
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy