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It depends on how well you know the person. If they're not very close to you, you can give a check for $18. 18 is the number that stands for chai, or life, in Judaism. If you know them well, you can give money in increments of 18 (36 or 54), or try to find a gift that ties in with their interests.
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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'.
Is 36 too little to give from a boy to a bar mitzvah?
Obviously, it is a difficult thing to tell someone how much money they should give as an appropriate gift for a Bar Mitzvah, since everyone's financial situation is very different and every Bar Mitzvah participant expects different levels of gratitude from different people. However, $36 is perfectly appropriate as a gift to give your classmate for his Bar Mitzvah, even though it would probably be an inappropriate amount for a close, working relative.
How much money would you give to a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah?
Multiples of $18 is the tradition.
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
Where can suggestions for Bar Mitzvah gifts be found?
Any gift that you would give to a boy or girl is a suitable bar mitzvah gift. Just because it is a bar mitzvah doesn't mean it should be treated specially. Another popular bar mitzvah gift is money in multiples of 18.
What is the responsibility of a sponsor at a bar mitzvah?
A Bar Mitzvah sponsor is someone who pays for the Bar Mitzvah ceremony for a boy whose family cannot afford it. At the ceremony itself, the sponsor doesn't have any specific responsibilities, but is likely to be given an honor such as an aliyah to the Torah-reading.
When does person have bar mitzvah?
A boy has his Bar Mitzvah at age 13.
What does a synagouge have to do with a bar mitzvah?
It is where the Bar Mitzvah ceremony takes place.
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
What multiple do you give out money at bar mitzvah?
It's a Jewish tradition to give monetary gifts in multiples of 18.
