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The concept of a boy becoming bar mitzvah (or a girl becoming bat mitzvah) is ancient in the Jewish world. It just means that the child has become an adult and is therefore personally responsible for performing the mitzvot. The rules for when a child becomes bar or bat mitzvah are discussed not discussed in the Torah, but there is an assumption that becoming an adult matters. In the Talmud, age 13 is specifically recognized; see, for example, Pirke Avot 5:21 and Niddah 5:6. There is evidence that even in late classical times, boys reaching the age of bar mitzvah did something special to mark the event, and by the 13th century, Rabbi Jacob ben Asher decreed that a boy becoming bar mitzvah was as worthy of celebration as a wedding. So it remains to this day, and in the 20th century, girls began to celebrate becoming bat mitzvah with an equal celebration.
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What is the name of a bar mitzvah party?
NO Barmitzvah's are for men. BATmitzvah's are for women
What is the female equivalent of bar mitzvah?
Bat Mitzvah
How do Jewish celebrat adolescence?
They have Bar Mitzvah ceremonies for boys & Bat Mitzvah ceremonies for girls.
What has the author Bert Metter written?
Bert Metter has written: 'Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah' -- subject(s): Bar mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, Juvenile literature
Which religion celebrates bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah?
Judaism
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
Why do Jews have a ceremony about a bar and bat mitzvah?
The Bar Mitzvah is a Jewish ceremony that dates to the 13th century and confirms that a Jewish boy has come of age and should be seen as an adult in the community. The celebration of coming of age remains an important rite in Judaism.
How do you write a bat mitzvah card?
Just like you did when you asked the question: Bat Mitzvah.
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'.
Why cannot orthodox girls do their bat mitzvah?
Orthodox girls do have bat mitzvah celebrations at age 12. Bar mitzvah is at age 13.
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 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.
