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Among the Reform tradition and some Conservative synagogues, this happens at the age of 15 on the holiday Shavuot, although confirmation is a modern concept, more closely associated with the idea of graduation from religious school, and not really a religious "rite." Also, this practice is one found primarily in the US, very few Jewish groups outside of the US have confirmations.
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Is a Bat Mitzvah the same as a Confirmation?
No, a bat mitzvah is a Jewish girl's 12th birthday when she is considered an adult according to Jewish law. Confirmation is when a Catholic receives the Holy Spirit.
Do you give a gift at a Jewish confirmation?
A "Jewish Confirmation" is a modern term that refers to a graduation from Jewish religious school. It is not a traditional ritual and there is no established rule about gift gifing, since this ceremony has only been around for about 30 years.
How are Jewish children schooled?
The majority of Jewish children in the world attend public schools.
Why are Jewish children taught to hate Germans?
Jewish children are not taught to hate Germans.
Does Judaism have confirmation?
Answer 1Reform Judaism has Confirmation for 16-yr-olds. Yes Reform Jews do have a Confirmation ceremony for 16 year olds. You can even research it online.Answer 2I personally have never heard of any Jew (Reform/Conservative/Orthodox, etc.) being confirmed in any Jewish capacity. Confirmation applies exclusively to the Christian Church. A Jewish male comes of age when he is 13 at a Bar Mitzvah and a Jewish female comes of age at 12, which some denominations celebrate as a Bat Mitzvah.
Were Jewish children already Jewish if there parent was Jewish?
A child is born Jewish if the child's mother is Jewish.
A comparison between a christian and a Jewish coming of age ceremony?
Jewish Coming-of-Age Ceremonies for their children are called Bar or Bat Mitzvahs(depending upon the sex of the child receiving the ceremony). For the boy, he receives his Bar Mitzvah at age 13 years. For the girl, she receives her Bat Mitzvah usually at 12 years(occasionally 13 too). Bar & Bat Mitzvah Ceremonies are celebrated on the Sabbath Day closest to the birthday of the child receiving the Ceremony. The Sacrament of Confirmation is the Christian Coming-of-Age Ceremony. It is for both boys & girls, & they usually receive this Sacrament approximately between the ages of 12 - 15 years. While Jewish children receive Bar/Bat Mitzvahs individually, Christian children receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in a group. In the Catholic Church, a young Confirmation candidate may choose a Patron Saint for him/herself.
What was the fate of most of the Jewish children?
In the Holocaust (WW2)? One million Jewish children were killed.
When was Jewish Children's Home in Oslo created?
Jewish Children's Home in Oslo was created in 1939.
Do children have holy communion ceremony at Church of England?
Yes, after confirmation.
Did Hitler like children?
Yes, but not Jewish children
What has the author Marjory B Wright written?
Marjory B. Wright has written: 'After your confirmation' -- subject(s): Confirmation, Religious life, Children
