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The word "mitzvah" means commandment, the word "bar" means son, and the word "bat" means daughter, so literally, a "bar mitzvah" is a son of a commandment, and a "bat mitzvah" is a daughter of a commandment. Jewish tradition holds that children become responsible adults at puberty, traditionally age 13 for boys, age 12 for girls. A child above this age is "bar mitzvah" or "bat mitzvah" because they are personally responsible for their actions. A younger child's actions are the responsibility of their parents. On becoming bar mitzvah, a boy (and in liberal communities, a girl) can be counted toward the 10 adults required to make up a minyan (quorum) for communal worship, and be called up for a reading from the Torah. The bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah, as a celebration, marks the first time that the child is counted or called up. By the middle ages, there were Rabbis who suggested that a bar mitzvah was as worthy of celebration as a wedding, and this remains the case in the Jewish community today.
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When do you make a covenant with God?
This depends entirely on denominational interpretations. The Jewish faith might say at the barmitzvah or batmitzvah. Many Christians will say at the moment of salvation. Others will say at baptism.
What is the name of a bar mitzvah party?
NO Barmitzvah's are for men. BATmitzvah's are for women
When was The Barmitzvah Brothers created?
The Barmitzvah Brothers was created in 2000.
What is the rite of passage of a boy or girl into adulthood?
For a boy, it's a "Barmitzvah" at 13 and for a girl a "Batmitzvah" at 12. Technically, a boy or girl don't need a formal ceremony to be considered adult according to Judaism, it happens automatically. But, from that age they become responsible to keep Jewish law. For a boy, that means he can count for the minyan (the ten men needed for communal prayer service) and he can read from the Torah. So, almost all boys use the chance of turning Barmitzvah to have their first shot at reading from the Torah. This happens in the synagogue, usually on a Saturday morning. Later that day or a few days later, the family will have a party to celebrate the Barmitzvah. On his birthday, the boy will also start wearing Tefillin (the black leather boxes Jewish men wear for prayer). Girls have less formal responsibility, but often have a special ceremony to commemorate their Batmitzvah. Commonly, the girls read passages of the Torah at a special ceremony (though not from a Torah scroll).
What do boys wear at a barmitzvah?
clothes
What saying do you put on a Barmitzvah card?
Mazel Tov.
What has the author Doreen Wachmann written?
Doreen Wachmann has written: 'The Barmitzvah'
Where can you find sparkles for your hair?
You can go to your hair dresser they do a really great job I did that for my batmitzvah or you can go to claires for the less expensive,less of a good job
Why is barmitzvah celebrated at 13?
Because 13 is when a boy is considered old enough to take on the religious responsibilities of a Jewish adult.
Should you be concerned if you're not invited to many barmitzvah's?
No. In many communities, predominantly the temple congregation and family members are the only ones there.
Why do people make batmitzvah?
People make Bat Mitzvahs to celebrate the acceptance of the commandments. In total, there are 613 commandments. A party is not really necessary, but now it is just what people do.
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