Bar & Bat Mitzvahs

Trusted by over 200 families and chosen to train more than 600 DJs worldwide. Ari Gorfin combines world-class DJing with unmatched industry expertise to create flawless, high-energy celebrations.

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Why Families Choose Ari?

As a Jewish DJ and MC, Ari understands what a Bar or Bat Mitzvah means to the family. That difference shows in the room. He knows when to read a multi-generational crowd and shift energy. He knows how the ceremony portion should feel versus the party portion. He's done it for more than 30 years, and families in Connecticut have referred him to every friend in their network because of it.

Full MC duties

Torah portion tributes, Hebrew blessings, candle lighting, party portion transitions, all handled with familiarity, not rehearsal.

Mixed-age floor management

Kids, teens, parents, grandparents, all dancing at the same time. This is the hardest part of a Mitzvah. Ari has it down.

Pre-event planning session

A dedicated call to build your family's custom playlist, ceremony flow, and party arc, before the big night.

  • "Our corporate gala was transformed into something extraordinary. The team handled every detail with total professionalism and boundless energy."

    Daniel K. Corporate Gala · Westin Boston

  • "Our corporate gala was transformed into something extraordinary. The team handled every detail with total professionalism and boundless energy."

    Daniel K. Corporate Gala

  • "Our corporate gala was transformed into something extraordinary. The team handled every detail with total professionalism and boundless energy."

    Daniel K. Corporate Gala · Westin Boston

SERVICE DELIVERY PROCESS

From First Call to Last Dance

  • Planning Call & Custom Playlist

    A dedicated session with you and your partner to build the full playlist: ceremony songs, first dance, parent dances, cocktail hour mood, reception arc, etc.

  • Ceremony

    Music for the guest arrival, processional, any musical interludes during the signing, and the recessional. The ceremony sets the emotional tone for everything that follows.

  • Wedding Party

    The moment the energy peaks for the first time. Ari coordinates the lineup, builds the anticipation, and introduces each member of the wedding party — and the couple — in a way that lands.

WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH EVERY BOOKING

✓ DJ & MC — both roles
✓ Pre-event planning call

✓ Custom playlist build
✓ Candle lighting coordination

✓ Hora management
✓ Mixed-age floor expertise

✓ Venue coordination
✓ Full ceremony to closing

Let's Talk About Your Child's Big Day

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Tell Ari about your event. He'll get back to you within 24 hours to confirm availability and walk through the planning process with your family.

  • Response within 24 hours: availability confirmation and initial questions

  • No pressure: Ari will tell you honestly if he's not the right fit for your event

  • Planning session included: A dedicated call with your family once booked

OR CONTACT ARI DIRECTLY

203-410-4296

Available Mon–Sat, 10am–7pm