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Are Bar Mitzvahs held in a synagogue?
Yes.
Can Bar and Bat Mitzvahs be held on Friday night?
Shabbat morning is customary, because the Torah is read at that time, and because more people come to the synagogue.
Do parents go to Bat Mitzvahs?
Absolutely! Bat Mitzvahs are FAMILY events.
Why do some Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs take place on Saturday morning during Shabbat services while other take place after Shabbat services?
My Reform synagogue is that way. I think it may have something to do with privacy issues.
When was the beginning of bat mitzvah tradition?
Rabbi Mordechai Kaplan organized a bat mitzvah for his daughter Judith on March 18, 1922. Rabbi Kaplan is famous as the founder of Reconstructionist Judaism. The event was held in the synagogue Kaplan founded, now considered the first Reconstructionist synagogue, but then affiliated with the Conservative movement. Bat Mitzvahs have since become almost universal in the Jewish world, although the nature of the celebration is modified in more traditional congregations.
Are bar mitzvahs for boys?
Yes; bat mitzvah is for girls.
What does a bar mitzvah singnifie for a girl?
Girls have Bat Mitzvahs.
What is the silver pointer in a synagogue?
The pointer a person uses in a synagogue is called a Yad. They use it to read from the Torah. It is also used during Bar Mitzvahs.
How has bat mitzvahs changed through the years?
Bat mitzvah ceremonies didn't become really popular until the 1970's. At that time, they were normally held during the Friday night Shabbat service only. Today, the majority of bat mitzvah ceremonies are held Saturday morning and the bat mitzvah girl reads directly from the Torah.
What are the release dates for Party Party - 2005 Bat Bar Mitzvahs 1-6?
Party Party - 2005 Bat Bar Mitzvahs 1-6 was released on: USA: 24 January 2006
What is the plural for Bat Mitzvah in Hebrew?
The plural for a bat mitzvah is a b'nai mitzvah
What traditions are held in a synagogue?
Prayer and Torah-readings. Other activities may sometimes be held: Torah-study, communal meetings, bar/bat mitzvas, etc.
