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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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Does a rabbi have to lead a bat mitzvah havdalah service for the bat mitzvah to be legitimate?
At any given time, there are hundreds of questions here on WikiAnswers, waiting for responses,
all asking about the rules, procedures, special prayers, and legitimacy, of bar and bat mitzvah.
It's troubling that such distorted myths concerning bar and bat mitzvah are so widespread.
First, here are the important definitions: The "Bar Mitzvah" is the boy who is turning 13 years old, and
now becomes responsible for his own religious and ethical behavior. The "Bat Mitzvah" is the girl who
is turning 12 years old, and now becomes responsible for her own religious and ethical behavior.
These life passages are traditionally regarded as occasions to celebrate. There are as many different
forms of celebration as there are boys and girls who reach the occasion. Just like any other modern
social and cultural phenomenon without any firm guidelines, the celebrations range from relatively
small and private, to 'happenings' that are expensive, ostentatious, and overboard.
Since the occasion is, by definition, primarily associated with a transition in religious responsibility,
one aspect of the celebration is nearly universal ... the participation of the celebrant, for the first time,
in the synagogue service. There is no traditional addition to the service, no extra prayer, no unique
activity or component, over and above the usual, routine service that would take place on that date if
there were no bar mitzvah being celebrated ... with one small exception: At the proper moment during
the service, the father of the Bar Mitzvah recites a special blessing, wherein he expresses his gratitude
for being now relieved of the responsibility for the boy's misdeeds. The blessing comprises all of ten
words, but there is a 5-word option that most fathers choose instead. And that is the only officially
mandated change in the regular synagogue service on the occasion of a Bar Mitzvah celebration.
Anything else added or changed is initiated by the celebrant, the family, or the congregation, with
the rabbi's acquiescence.
The party, reception, dinner, dance, sports outing, music festival, safari, moon mission, or whatever
else might be planned to mark the celebration, is a matter of the individual family's choice, philosophy,
standards, and budget. None of the above are required components of the occasion.
The main take-away facts are: The Bar- and Bat-Mitzvah are the boy and the girl who reach the age
of responsibility. The occasion is usually marked by their participation, for the first time, in the normal
synagogue service. And whether or not the occasion is acknowledged or celebrated, and whether or
not they are even aware of it at the time, once they reach the age of responsibility, they become
responsible. The man is a Bar Mitzvah, the girl is a Bat Mitzvah, regardless of what has or hasn't been
done to mark the occasion, and regardless of how they or anyone else may feel about it.
What is a good gift for bnai mitzvah?
Something that can represent adulthood and responsibility:
a book, tickets to a live concert/show, a trip, money, etc.
Why cannot orthodox girls do their bat mitzvah?
Orthodox girls do have bat mitzvah celebrations at age 12. Bar mitzvah is at age 13.
A example of a bat mitzvah speech?
I don't think that people would put up their speech on the Internet. But first, summarize your portion. Then, try to think of how it affects your life. Give examples of how it affects. That would be a great time to bring up your mitzvah project. Talk about your project briefly. Don't say one word about it, summarize of how you thought of it or what was the outcome. Also, thank your Rabbi/Cantor, Parents, Siblings and the people that you invited to celebrate this special moment in your life. Don't go to much into the thanking because it won't make sense.
It's no different than adults. Just right the child's name on the envelope.
By the way, Bar Mitzvah is for boys and Bat Mitzvah is for girls.
Is ham a traditional food for celebrating a Jewish man's birthday?
Ham is not a traditional celebration dinner for a Jewish man's birthday. In fact, many Jews NEVER eat ham because it is prohibited by Jewish law.
Give them $18- it's traditional
What is the difference between a bat mitzvah and a quinceanera?
A bat mitzvah is when a Jewish girl takes on the religious responsibilities of an adult and this is a religious ceremony. A quinceanera is a 15th birthday celebration that is held in parts of Latin America and is the transition from girl to woman. A quinceanera isn't religious in nature. ((Correction: A Quinceanera is extremely religious, usually as a Catholic event. Before the actual event the quinceanera and her family go to a mass where the priest blesses the quinceanera and she confirms her faith in the church and it's teachings. The quinceanera signifies her becoming an adult not just socially but religiously - she is an adult in the eyes of the church. A quinceanera represents the fact that the girl now has responsibilities as an adult and should not be made out to be as meaningless as a sweet 16. The difference between Bat Mitzvahs and Quinceaneras? One is a Jewish celebration and the other is a Catholic celebration.))
On the show Entourage whose daughter gets Bat Mitzvahed?
Ari's Did you know:
Ari Gold's daughter, Sarah, dated a young actor named Max Ballard, much to her father's dismay.
Is the tradition for a bat mitzvah that the dress should be above the knee?
There's no tradition about Bat Mitzva dresses, and as a matter of fact, Bat Mitzva is only a few decades old so there aren't many traditions anyway.
However, many congregations might find a skirt or dress that is above knee height, inappropriate without having to do with a Bat Mitzva. This is something of a social norm, and can change from one society/congregation to another.
What are the similarities of a Bat Mitzvah a Quinceanera and a Sweet 16?
They're both "coming-to-age" parties. They celebrate you becoming a woman, the only diff. is that one is when you're 15, the other when you're 16.
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Best Wishes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How do you become a bat mitzvah?
A girl becomes a Bat Mitzvah on her 12th birthday. This is when she is considered an adult in regard to taking on the religious responsibilities of a Jewish adult. The Bat Mitzvah ceremony for Jewish girls is how the girl publicly acknowledges that she is willing to accept this responsibility. A Bar Mitzvah is the same thing for a Jewish boy at the age of thirteen
How do you throw a candy themed bat mitzvah?
I would use a Candy man and a Candy cart. The Candy Cart should have red and white stripes. I would also decorate the room with humongous lollypops.
Words to an aliyah at bar mitzvah?
The words before the Torah Reading:
(You:)
Bar'chu et Adonai ha-m'vo-rach.
(Congregation:)
Ba-ruch Adonai ha-m'vo-rach l'olam va-ed.
(You:)
Ba-ruch Adonai ha-m'vo-rach l'olam va-ed.
Ba-ruch a-tah Adonai,
Elo-hei-nu me-lech
ha-o-lam, a-sher ba-char ba-nu mi-kol
ha-mim v'na-tan la-nu et To-rah-to
Ba-ruch a-tah Adonai,
no-ten ha-To-rah.
The words before the Torah Reading:
(You:)
Ba-ruch a-tah Adonai, Elo-hei-nu me-lech
ha-o-lam, a-sher na-tan la-nu To-raht e-met, v'cha-yei o-lam na-ta b'to-chei-nu.
Ba-ruch a-tah Adonai, no-ten ha-To-rah.
(Congregation:)
Amen.
Hope this helps!
The "Bat Mitzvah" comes from the Reform and Conservative movements in Judaism.
You want a bat mitzvah but you are only half Jewish?
Good Question!!! It depends on which side you are Jewish on.
If you are Jewish on your dad's side than sorry, you have to convert to Judaism but it is NOT EASY!!
If it is on your mom's side you might as well call yourself a FULL JEW!! It only matters if you are on your mom's side.
On the other hand if you are from your mom's side then We have some work to do
A young girl has many things she has to learn before her coming of age
She has to Learn Hebrew, Read Torah, Read different Blessings, etc. She starts training when she is 10-11 and then learns till she is 13 (the age)
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.
What promises do you make when you have a bar or bat mitzvah?
The boy (bar) or girl (bat) takes on the religious responsibilities of adults in Judaism.
In Bat Mitzvahs ar there any religious or other history that this event is based on?
Bat Mitzvah is the female version of Bar Mitzvah.
Why are you lifted up on a chair during a bat mitzvah?
Being lifted up on a chair for your bar/bat mitzvah or wedding is just for fun, it is only for you your mom, dad, and siblings.
What to wear i am a vague acquaintance of the father of the young bat mitzvah girl?
If you're male, a suit is the norm. At the least, a dress shirt and slacks.
