What do Jews celebrate when they turn 13?

Answer 1

On his 13th birthday a boy becomes a legal "adult" in Judaism. * He becomes fully obliged to keep all 613 commandments * ** Children are not obliged to keep the 613 commandments per se, rather their parents are obliged to ensure they start practicing them. ** Some commandments children may not do like putting on Tefillin, leading the community in prayer and others * He can be counted in a quorum when 10 Jews are required for praying

Answer 2

Bar Mitzvah.

Answer:

There is no special term for a Jewish boy's 13th birthday party.

But I know what you have in mind (see below). The misconception is so nearly

universal that you can easily be excused for being among the misinformed.

Jewish parents are responsible for educating their children in the ethics, traditions,

sources, and morals of judaism. When a Jewish boy turns 13, he's expected then

to have the knowledge and maturity he needs in order to take responsibility for his

own choices and actions where Judaism is concerned; and in that sense, our

tradition considers him to become an adult from that time. This occasion is traditionally

one of great joy and celebration for his family and friends.

The Jewish boy himself, when he turns 13 and becomes personally responsible

for his awareness and adherence to the laws of Judaism, is then called a "Son

of Commandments" ... or, in Aramaic, a "Bar Mitzvah".

The Bar Mitzvah is the boy himself. He becomes one at 13, whether or not he or

anyone around even knows it. If his family are observant in Judaism, then they

customarily celebrate the occasion. If social ambitions or peer pressure are involved,

then the celebrations may extend even to the garishly lavish.

But the Bar Mitzvah is the boy. It is not the party.

Answer 3

Bar Mitzva. At the age of thirteen, which is when the Bar Mitzva ceremony is held, the young man enters Jewish adulthood and becomes a full member of the adult congregation.
He reads a portion of the Torah, or a Haftarah from the Prophets, with the traditional trope (chant) and blessings. He will have been taught how to do this, as well as some basics about the Torah and mitzvot (Jewish observances). A celebratory meal is customary, and does not have to be in the same place or the same day.
The importance of the Bar Mitzva is that it is a major Jewish life-event and hopefully it will impress upon the young man the value and desirability of exploring and experiencing his heritage.
In this age of generation-gaps, rebelliousness and personal upheavals, many people and families could benefit from the wisdom of their ancient forebears. Today, the major Torah-texts and commentaries are available in translation; and there are outreach organizations and beginner yeshivas which serve to make the full breadth of Torah understandable to whoever is interested. In many instances it is the Bar Mitzva ceremony which sparks the beginning of a youngster's becoming a circumspect, courteous, knowledgeable and respectable peer in his Jewish community.

Answer 4

Jewish boys get Bar Mitzvahed at age 13, while girls get Bat Mitzvahed at 12 or 13.

Answer 5

When a Jewish boy turns 13 he becomes a 'bar mitzvah'.

Answer 6

A Jewish boy has his Bar Mitzvah, to recognize his Torah obligations.

Answer 7

This ceremony is called a bar mitzvah, where, according to the Jewish faith, a Jewish boy becomes a man. The equivalent ceremony for girls is known as a bat mitzvah.

Answer 8

Bar Mitzvah

Answer 9

Bar Mitzvah