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When a boy and girl have a Jewish reading of the Torah what is it called bnait mitzvah or bnot mitzvah they are not twins?
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A boy has a bar mitzvah, and girl has a bat mitzvah.
Bar Mitzvah means 'son of the commandments' and Bat Mitzvah means 'daughter of the commandments', which means they are now responsible for their own spirituality.
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What is the Jewish boy privileged to do at the bar mitzvah?
To be called up to the Torah reading.
What were the Jewish scholars who specialized in reading scripture called?
Any Jewish person may study to read the Torah. There is no special title for this. This is actually one definition of a "bar mitzvah" (or "bat mitzvah" as well, in non-Orthodox congregations).Answer:The person who reads the Torah is called the baal korei (Reader).
Do they do anything painful to the boy at his bar mitzvah?
No. Jewish boys get circumcised when they're 8 days old. In the case of Bar Mitzvah, the hardest part is reading the Torah without vowels and symbols.
What preparations would a Jewish boy need to do before his bar mitzvah?
Preferably he should learn as much Torah as possible. Specifically, he should learn whatever Torah-portion he'll be reading.
What is the structure of a bar mitzvah?
A Jewish boy's 13th birthday (on the Jewish calendar) is the only requirement for him to become a bar mitzvah. In regard to celebrating the boy becoming a bar mitzvah, the main part his his being called up to read from the Torah for the first time.
Why is confirmation similar to bar mitzvah?
Confirmation is completely unrelated to a bar mitzvah. A bar mitzvah is simply a Jewish boy's 13th birthday at which point he is considered old enough to take on the religious responsibilities of a Jews adult such as publicly reading from the Torah and fasting.
What symbol is a of a bar mitzvah?
There is no specific symbol for a bar mitzvah, however, the bar mitzvah boy typically does some acts symbolic of becoming a young man and assuming adult responsibilities in the Jewish community. He typically wears a tallit (prayer shawl) for the first time. He typically leads part (or even all) of the service. He typically chants all (or part) of the Torah reading for that service. He typically chats the Haftora reading (the reading from the prophets) for the service. Because of the centrality of the Torah, the image of the Torah scroll is a common image on a bar mitzvah invitation.
What can a Jewish girl do after her Bat Mitzvah?
After a girl's Bat Mitzvah, or a boy's Bar Mitzvah, they can then lead the congregation in prayer, and read directly from the Torah scroll.
Is reading from the Torah permitted in the afternoon at an afternoon Bar Mitzvah?
The Torah is read in the afternoon on Sabbath, Yom Kippur, and public fast days. If a Bar Mitzvah is being highlighted at one of those services, then the Torah is read. Technically, a Bar Mitzvah in and of itself would not be a reason to read the Torah at a service where it wouldn't otherwise be read.
What new responsibilities does a bar mitzvah get?
The Jewish boys are required to stay in the synagogue for at least 1 day after their bar mitzvah. They are also noticed as an adult in the Jewish religion. at a bat mitzvah, the Jew had to read out of the Torah. it used to be only boys who have a bat mitzvah, esp. in the orthodox branch.
What religious people would be invited to a bar mitzvah?
If you are a guest at a bar mitzvah, you don't really do anything except sit with the congregation during the service. The bar mitzvah boy (or bat mitzvah girl) usually leads and/or takes part in the service, reading from the Torah or at least saying the Torah blessings.
What happens during conformation?
CONFIRMATION is the ceremony to commemorate a Jewish male becoming a man---Bar Mitzvah. Traditionally, after studying a portion of the Haftorah--a reading of the Old Testament beyond the Torah--i.e. the Ketuvim -- writings or Nevi'im- Prophets,the new Bar Mitzvah boy sings that portion as part of the service. He alsio recites blessings before and after his reading. 10 men important to the boy, now a man, are also called before the Torah to recite the blessings before the Torah reading and then after it. The family of the Bar Mitzvah lad traditionally hosts the kiddush table--wines, breads, cakes, etc. after service ends. The father says the blessings over the challah/bread as he cuts it.
