Seventh grade...a time for most people marked by puberty, insecurity and simple awkwardness. However, my recollection is mostly dictated by memories of #barmitzvahszn. Growing up in an area with a predominantly Jewish community, many of my weekends in seventh grade were spent hopping from temple to temple and event venue to event venue to celebrate ~adulthood.~

For those of you who may not know, a Bar (men) or Bat (women) Mitzvah is a ceremony within the Jewish faith that celebrates the transition from a teenager to an emerging adult. Traditionally, there is a service where the young adult recites a portion from the Torah (the religious scripture) followed by a blowout at some sort of country club, bar, or various event venue. Parties typically consisted of a DJ party, speeches from family and friends, giveaways, a montage, and lots of mosh pits.