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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.
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What is the difference between confirmation and a Bar or Bat Mitzvah?
Answer 1The Bar or Bat-Mitzvah is a coming of age ritual where the young adult reads directly from the Torah scroll and leads the congregation in prayer. The typical age for this is 13.A confirmation occurs in 10th Grade and is the slightly older young adults' confirming their faith and their Jewish education. In my experience, the confirmation is usually a group event, while the bar/bat mitzvah is more individual (sometimes 2 or 3, but not typically 10-20.)Answer 2The Bar Mitzva ceremony is a centuries-old custom. Bat Mitzva and confirmation ceremonies are a recent practice.Answer 3The Confirmation and the Bar/Bat Mitzvah are both coming of age rituals, but in different religions. The Confirmation is designed for Catholicism and is the first time that a child will partake of the Eucharist (cracker and wine which are the metaphysical blood and flesh of Christ). The Bar/Bat Mitzvah is designed for Judaism and is the first time that a child will read directly from the Torah (the scroll containing the first five Biblical books).
Are you asked to participate in any way at a bar mitzvah?
A person may be asked to participate in the Bar Mitzvah ceremony by performing an honor or something similar, but this participation is known well in advance of the Bar Mitzvah. The synagogue will not put any person on the spot to perform some aspect for the Bar Mitzvah.
What does a synagouge have to do with a bar mitzvah?
It is where the Bar Mitzvah ceremony takes place.
When does person have bar mitzvah?
A boy has his Bar Mitzvah at age 13.
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 a catholic bat mitzvah called?
A confirmation.
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.
What is the closest thing to a bar mitzvah in another religon?
Confirmation, first confession, first Eucharist, baptism and Rumspringa. Read more in the related link below.
Advice for Bar Mitzvah cake ceremony?
There's no such thing as a Bar Mitzvah cake ceremony.
