Absolutely! Bar Mitzvahs are FAMILY events.
Absolutely! Bat Mitzvahs are FAMILY events.
They give their children comfort, reassurance, and even write speeches. At the parties, they supervise and make sure NO ONE causes any trouble.
No
Bar mitzvahs are held at synagogues.
Everywhere
Yes.
Yes people still held bar mitzvahs in the ghetto but they were very small and secretive so they wouldn't get caught.
The majority of bar mitzvot (pl) are celebrated in synagogues.
There is no special role for parents at a bar mitzvah. Some parents may take part in the service. Others may give a speech. Still, some may just sit in the congregation with the rest of the family and/or friends.
They're celebrated with parties after the ceremony.
Yes; bat mitzvah is for girls.
Girls have Bat Mitzvahs.