My kid has her bat mitzvah in February. My wife’s family is from out of town, as are my friends. I don’t have a large family. Her parents are imploring her to have a bigger party, or live music, or a ...

As October neared its end and my sister Elana’s bat mitzvah party got closer and closer, what had been occasional party preparations became a whirlwind of activity. Guest responses had to be obtained ...

'If we do let them pay for something small, my wife is worried that my in-laws will see it as a sign that they have permission to take over' "Are we wrong for not caving or catering more to our out-of ...