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The word "bar" means son. The word "mitzvah" means commandment. Taken together with the rules of Hebrew grammar, the phrase "bar mitzvah" means son of a commandment. In cultural context, this phrase means of legal age, that is, a man old enough to be held responsible for his own actions, as opposed to a boy, where his parents are responsible for his actions. In even larger cultural context, the phrase "bar mitzvah" refers to the event of a boy becoming a young man, which in Jewish tradition occurs at age 13
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Where can suggestions for Bar Mitzvah gifts be found?
Any gift that you would give to a boy or girl is a suitable bar mitzvah gift. Just because it is a bar mitzvah doesn't mean it should be treated specially. Another popular bar mitzvah gift is money in multiples of 18.
When does person have bar mitzvah?
A boy has his Bar Mitzvah at age 13.
What does a synagouge have to do with a bar mitzvah?
It is where the Bar Mitzvah ceremony takes place.
Is it correct to call someone bar mitzvah?
Yes, the boy is called 'a/the bar mitzvah' which translates as 'son of mitzvah'. For a girl, it would be 'a/the bat mitzvah' 'daughter of mitzvah'.
What is does bar mitzvah mean?
bar mitzvah (בר מצוה) literally means "son of commandment" and it traditionally marks the time when a boy becomes obligated to the "grown-up" commandments in Judaism.
Who is the Bar Mitzvah ceremony for?
The key player in the Bar Mitzvah boy is the 13 year old Jewish boy, his family and friends are invited to join in the celebration. For more info on Bar Mitzvah check out http://www.yourjewishspeech.com/bar-mitzvah
What is the female equivalent of bar mitzvah?
Bat Mitzvah
What has the author Bert Metter written?
Bert Metter has written: 'Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah' -- subject(s): Bar mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, Juvenile literature
How do Jewish celebrat adolescence?
They have Bar Mitzvah ceremonies for boys & Bat Mitzvah ceremonies for girls.
Advice for Bar Mitzvah cake ceremony?
There's no such thing as a Bar Mitzvah cake ceremony.
How old are you when you celebrate a Bar Mitzvah?
13. This is for a boy. A bat mitzvah is for a girl, age twelve.
What do you call a Jewish ceremony for someone turning thirteen?
If youre a boy, your bar Mitzvah!! if youre a girl you do it at 12 and its called a bat Mitzvah! biggest celebration of every Jews life bigger than a wedding
