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A bat mitzvah is the time where a girl celebrates accepting all the Jewish comandments. It is the Hebrew day of her twelfth birthday. A bat mizvah only involves the girl turning twelve.
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In Jewish tradition, a girl becomes bat mitzvah at age 12, whether or not anyone celebrates the fact. Becoming bat mitzvah just means reaching the age of being obligated to obey the 613 commandments (mitzvot) found in the Torah. Since the mid 20th century, growing numbers of girls have celebrated becoming bat mitzvah in much the way boys have celebrated it for the past 1000 years, by participating in a religious service as an adult for the first time, and sometimes leading all or most of that service. Typically, a rabbi is present to guide the new service leader (but the rabbi is not required), and typically, representatives of the congregation will give speeches welcoming their new adult member (but again, this is not required). Usually, the family of the new young adult will host a kiddush meal after the service and sometimes throw a party afterwards.
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What is the plural for Bat Mitzvah in Hebrew?
The plural for a bat mitzvah is a b'nai mitzvah
What is the name of a bar mitzvah party?
NO Barmitzvah's are for men. BATmitzvah's are for women
Where could a Bat Mitzvah take place?
The Bat Mitzvah takes place in the synagogue.
Where do people get their bat mitzvah invitations?
You can order bat mitzvah invitations at stationary stores.
What is the female equivalent of bar mitzvah?
Bat Mitzvah
What is a girl's mitzvah event called?
Girls Bar Mitzvah is called a Bat Mitzvah. A Bat Mitzvah happens when a Jewish girl turns 12 years old. Once the girl reaches that age she is an adult according to the Jewish law. This means that the girl will have to follow all applicable rules. During the ceremony the Bat-Mitzvah girl will wear the dress of her choice.
What has the author Bert Metter written?
Bert Metter has written: 'Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah' -- subject(s): Bar mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, Juvenile literature
When did Bat Mitzvah massacre happen?
Bat Mitzvah massacre happened on 2002-01-17.
Even though many Jewish girls can become a Bat Mitzvah at age 12 is it unusual for them to do it at age 13 like a boy?
Not at all. Bat Mitzvah and Bar Mitzvah are both social functions rather than spiritual ones. The ceremonies are societal, helpful for the families involved.
How do you write a bat mitzvah card?
Just like you did when you asked the question: Bat Mitzvah.
Can men be present for the bat mitzvah?
Yes. With one caveat: The sexes would pray on separate sides of a partition for an Orthodox bat mitzvah, but not for a Conservative or Reform bat mitzvah.
How do Jewish celebrat adolescence?
They have Bar Mitzvah ceremonies for boys & Bat Mitzvah ceremonies for girls.
