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Bat Mitzvah
Bat Mitzvah is a term used to describe a 12-year old Jewish girl. At this age, girls are personally held responsible for their adherence to Jewish tradition, ethics and law.
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What are the same about bar Mitzvah and bat Mitzvah?
Amazing! There is a service in the morning for about an hour and a half. There normally is a party after or later that day, sometimes even the next day! (:
Do you bring a gift to a bat mitzvah?
you could bring money
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If the synagogue is Conservative or Orthodox, never try to give a monetary gift (this include gift cards as they're the equivalent of cash) at a bar mitzvah. The reason is that Jews do not handle money on shabbat (the sabbath). In fact, it's not a good idea to bring a gift of any kind to the synagogue. Either drop off the gift at the family's home in advance or wait until the party.
What happens if Jewish children don't celbrate Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah?
When a Jewish girl turns 12 she automatically becomes a bat mitzvah according to Jewish law, there is no choice in the matter. If the question is regarding the ceremony that is held to celebrate this event, there is no actual requirement for the ceremony, this is a modern practice.
What is the Jewish rites of passage?
For newborns: Brit Milah for boys; Zeved Habat for girls;
At age 3 years (In Chassidim) Upsherins for boys; First Shabbat candle lighting for girls.
For Teens; Bar Mitzvah for boys; Bat Mitzvah for girls.
Marriage.
Is it possible to have a bat mitzvah and a quinceanera?
Yes, one when you're 13 years old, and one when you're older (i forget the age).
Can you have Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation?
If the question is in regard to the ceremony most people associate with a Jewish child becoming a bat mitzvah, the simple answer is, no. In order to publicly read from the Torah, a person has to be Jewish so no rabbi would allow a person who was raised as a Catholic to perform this task.
According to Jewish law, you are either a Catholic or Jewish. You cannot be both. As a bat mitzvah is specific to Jewish law, it only applies to Jewish females.
Part of the confusion may be the common misconception that the ceremony held to celebrate a girl becoming a bat mitzvah, which happens on her 12th birthday, is what makes the girl an adult. In truth, a Jewish girl becomes a bat mitzvah automatically on her 12th birthday and this is the single most important religious event in a Jewish woman's life.
The public ceremony that most people associate with becoming a bat mitzvah is actually just a recognition of this event. It is when the bat mitzvah publicly reads from the Torah for the first time in her life. By doing this, she is stating that she has accepted the religious responsibilities of a Jewish adult. A Roman Catholic confirmation contradicts the concept of acknowledging that a girl has become a bat mitzvah as the two events embrace opposing beliefs.
Answer:On the contrary. You can be simultaneously religiously Catholic and ethnically Jewish. As such, if your family chooses to celebrate your Bat Mitzvah as an ethnic celebration, it is quite acceptable.Can children with Asperger's Syndrome become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah?
im 12 in 7 days and ive got aspergers too. you can have one but i didnt go to Hebrew classes so im not getting one. if i were you i would have a bat mitzvah cause you get loads of presents, you just might not like the speech you normally give in front of loads of people
What is the difference between confirmation and a Bar or Bat Mitzvah?
Answer 1
The 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 2
The Bar Mitzva ceremony is a centuries-old custom. Bat Mitzva and confirmation ceremonies are a recent practice.
Answer 3
The 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).
What are some good bat mitzvah theme ideas?
disney themed
modern family themed
star wars themed
vegas themed
garden themed
shopping themed
winter themed
dance themed
olympics themed
sports themed
new york themed
yankees themed
hanukkah themed
tye dye themed
instagram themed
How do the girl prepare for bat mitzvah?
The same things boys have to do for their Bar Mitzvah:
1. Read from the Torah
2. Read from the Haftorah
3. Write a speech on her Torah portion
4. Write what it means to her to be a Jewish adult
5. Receive special blessings from the rabbi
Who is invited to bat mitzvahs?
A Bar Mitzvah is a 'coming of age' ceremony - the term means "one to whom the commandments apply," after which the child is considered responsible for their own actions and able to participate in all areas of Jewish life. A Bat Mitzvah is the ceremony for a girl, and will be attended by the girl in question, her family, friends, rabbi and so on.
'Bat Mitzvah' has the same meaning as Bar Mitzvah, but is the feminine version of the Aramaic words. Among Orthodox Jews, a girl becomes Bat Mitzvah at the age of 12 - a year earlier than boys, since girls tend to reach puberty earlier then boys. However, many Reform, Progressive and other Jewish denominations wait an extra year and carry out the ceremony for both sexes when they are 13.
What do you buy as a gift for a bat mitzvah?
There are two options when it comes to gifts for a bat mitzvah. The first is a gift of an object, in this case, it would be any item that is appropriate for a 12 years old girl. In many communities, the bat mitzvah girl will register at gift shops so you can check with her parents to see if that is an option.
The other option is a monetary gift. Within the Jewish community, the tradition is to give gifts of money in multiples of 18. This practice derives from the Hebrew word for 'life' having the numerical value of 18.
Why do you get presents for bar and bat mitzvah?
There is no historical tradition of gift giving during Channukah so you do not have to give or get presents. The practice of gift giving during Channukah is mainly specific to the US and Canada and is the result of the holiday falling in the same month as Christmas.
What is the light of festival for Islam?
In Islam, light is a symbol of knowledge and of faith. The Holy Qur'an describes God as the "Light of the heavens and earth." In Islam, light is a symbol of knowledge and of faith. The Holy Qur'an describes God as the "Light of the heavens and earth."
The Messenger described Allah, as "His veil is Light, if He unveils it, the Light of His Face will burn all what His Sight reaches (which is everything!)" [Muslim]
The angels are created from light.
Is a bat mitzvah a birthday party?
Not really. It is a ceremony that celebrates a child turning thirteen, and thereby becoming an adult in the eyes of the Jewish community. But it is not a birthday party. It is a service led by the Bar or Bat Mitzvah with great spiritual significance, and afterwards there is often a party.
What should a girl wear to her bat mitzvah?
A dress that makes her look like a princess.
everyone's gonna b telling u different things but they probably havent been to one in a while. Ive been to a few recently and ill tell you what people wear. they wear party dresses. some are strapless, some one shoulder and some have 2 straps. your dress shouldn't be longer than your knees but shouldn't be too short. it should be a little more than half way down your thigh. for makeup u can wear mascara, lip gloss, eye liner, and natural eye shadow. most people straighten their hair. shoes: wear heals or nice flats. if you wear heals, the should be at least 2.5 inches but no more than 4. don't worry if you think you won't be able to dance in them because most parties have socks that you can take. hope this helps
BAT does not stand for anything. It is a Hebrew word. Bat in Hebrew means girl or daughter.
Is a present mandatory for Bat Mitzvah if one cannot attend?
No. Gifts are never mandatory for any occasion. A Bat Mitzvah greeting card would suffice.
What do you purchase a Jewish girl for her coming of age party?
For a Bat Mitzvah you could either give a gift or a check. The typical amount for a check is a multiple of 18, depending on your realtion to the girl - 18$, 36$, 54$, etc. Otherwise, jewelry that is appropriate for young girls and not too flashy could also be a good idea. For example, a necklace bearing the girl's name or a Star of David.
What happens if a girl has her first menstrual period on her Bat Mitzvah?
Then she would put a pad on and continue with her day.
Can Bar and Bat Mitzvahs be held on Friday night?
Shabbat morning is customary, because the Torah is read at that time, and because more people come to the synagogue.
Do you have to be Bar or Bat Mitzvahed before being allowed to read from the Torah?
-- The "leader" of any part of a public synagogue service must be an adult. That includes the
Torah reading. A "minor" can certainly study Torah reading, receive instruction in the procedure
and practice it, but doesn't perform it in the formal service.
-- The point in time when a Jewish person passes into adulthood is at the age of 13 for boys,
and at the age of 12 for girls.
-- "Bar Mitzvah" is not an occasion, it's not a holiday, it's not a party, and it's definitely not
something that's done to you.
The "Bar Mitzvah" is the person. It's the person who has turned 13, is now responsible for his
own ethical and religious behavior, and is now considered an adult in Jewish law. Even if nobody
is aware of it, when the person turns 13, he is a Bar Mitzvah, and he is a Jewish man. There are
many new responsibilities, and also many new roles he may perform if he has the talent and feels
like developing the ability ... including leading a synagogue service or reading the Torah.
For the same reason as a boy's Bar Mitzvah - the passage of religious female adulthood.
