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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 equipment is used at a bat mitzvah?
A Bat Mitzvah takes place during a prayer service. No equipent is used, although Jewish men (and some women) generally wear a head covering and a tallit during Torah services.
What are Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah?
A Bat Mitzvah ("Bas Mitzvah" in the Ashkenazi pronunciation of Yiddish) is a Jewish girl at the beginning of adulthood. The bat mitzva is the girl; the term literally means "daughter of the commandment." It can also refer to the public ceremony marking and celebrating this rite of passage.
The transformation from child to adult involves, on the part of the girl, an assumption of the responsibilities of the Jew (the commandments), and, on the part of the community, a recognition that this girl is a full-fledged member thereof and is no longer a child.
In Orthodox Judaism, a girl becomes bat mitzvah at the age of 12.
The Conservative and Reform movements mark this transition at 12 or 13, often accompanied by a synagogue ceremony, usually involving reading from the Torah.
Judaism does not obligate minors to keep the commandments of the Torah.
When a girl reached the age of 12 she in considered an adult and from that moment on is obligated to fulfill the Torah commandments applicable to women.
Her twelfth birthday is call her Bat Mitzvah day.
Since it is a privilege to fulfill the commandments of the Torah, this day is often marked with a thanksgiving celebration. This celebration is often called her Bat Mitzvah.
What time of the year is bat mitzvah done?
A Jewish girl bacomes a Bat Mitzvah when she turns 12 years old. If she and her family
decide to honor the occasion with some sort of special ceremony or celebration, it can
be done at any time, but the most appropriate time to do it would seem to be some time
close to the occasion being celebrated . . . the girl's 12th birthday.
Are Orthodox Jewish girls allowed to have a Bat Mitzvah?
The phrase "bar mitzva" can mean two things. One is that the young adult is now responsible according to Judaism for the keeping of Jewish laws. This has always applied to boys and girls equally (boys from age 13 and girls from age 12).
The second meaning is the customary ceremony which marks the child's attainment of this age. At the time of the invention of the custom of having a bar mitzvah ceremony, only boys would have it. However, since approximately the 1920's, bat mitzvahs, the female counterpart of the bar mitzvah ceremony, were in existence. As of the twenty-first century, bat mitzvahs are completely mainstream in Jewish society.
A Jewish girl at 12 or 13 who makes her way to Jewish adulthood.
How many kids do you need at your bat mitzvah party?
Doesn't matter. Personally, I think the more the better! All you need is enough for the Bat Mitzvah girl to not feel like they're are too many adults and to have fun!
most of the good parties have 110-170 people total
What should bat mitzvah sweatshirts be like for a theme of candy and pink and green?
Green sweatshirt, pink lettering...
I'm thinking regular green, coral pink.
On the back have a big piece of candy. (traditional type)
For the front, write "I got a sweet tooth at_________'s Bat Mitvah!"
(your name)
What is elegant attire for a bat mitzvah?
A suit and tie for men, and a dress or suit for women. In an Orthodox synagogue, women should wear a dress that covers the elbows and knees.
Explain the ceremony of a bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah?
1. Bar Mitzvah is for 13-year-old boys
2. Bat Mitzvah is for 12- or 13-year old girls
They read Hebrew passages from the Torah and Haftorah. They also give speeches on how they feel about their religious passage into adulthood. The rabbi blesses them and they have parties.
The term is 'bat mitzvah' and it is a religious ceremony where a Jewish girl takes on the responsibility of life as a Jewish adult. This normally takes place when the girl is 12 years old.
A boy has a bar mitzvah, and girl has a bat mitzvah.
Bar Mitzvah means 'son of the commandments' and Bat Mitzvah means 'daughter of the commandments', which means they are now responsible for their own spirituality.
Congratulate her on her Bat mitzvah and tell her you know she did a good job on the bema. Tell her you have been thinking of her but can't make it to the bat mitzvah and that you are sending a small gift. You could find a picture of the two of you and frame it or give her a nice necklace to remind her of your friendship and her bat mitzvah.
What are the order of events for a Bat Mitzvah?
normally first its some sort of service where, if the girl isn't too religious she reads from the Torah, maybe her haftorah and says some of the prayers Saturday morning. then there is some sort of reception that night or on Sunday where there is food and dancing and cake.
What happens during a bat mitzvah?
The blessings that are said are "May you live to see your world fulfilled, May you be our link to future worlds, and may your hope encompass all the generations to be. May your heart conceive with understanding, may your mouth speak wisdom and your tongue be stirred with sounds of joy. May your gaze be straight and sure, your eyes be lit with Torah's lamp, your face aglow with heaven's radiance, your lips expressing words of knowledge, and your inner self alive with righteousness. And may you always rush in eagerness to hear the words of One more ancient than all time."
I finally found what the blessings were myself.
Thanks anyway.
What is an appropriate cash gift for a Bat Mitzvah?
A good Bat mitzvah gift of money really depends on how close you are to this person.
The Jewish tradition is to give gifts of money in multiples of 18.
Do Bar and Bat Mitzvahs have to have Havdalah services to be legitimate?
No - Havdalah is the service at the end of Shabbat.
Why are boys and girls called son or daughter of the commandments?
The terms of "Bar Mitzvah" and "Bat Mitzvah", which is what the asker is driving at come from the idea that up until the point of Bar Mitzvah a boy is blameless for his sins and needs his parents to follow the commandments and atone for him. When a boy becomes Bar Mitzvah, he inherits the commandments and the direct responsibility for his actions. Since he is the youngest person in the room (i.e. no children are in the sanctuary) he is like a new son, the new generation. The concepts apply equally to Bat Mitzvah, but as girls are seen to mature more quickly than boys, the age of Bat Mitzvah is 12 while the age of Bar Mitzvah is 13.
Is it wrong to give a Jewish girl a book about the holocaust?
No. It is perfectly alright to give a Jewish girl a book about the Holocaust, provided it is an accurate book about the Holocaust (as opposed to a Holocaust Denial book). However, bear in mind that the Holocaust is a depressing topic and so it might be less than optimal to give a Holocaust book as a present on a special occasion.
How much should you give for a Bar Mitzvah for a close friend and if your whole family is going?
Simply give as much as you feel comfortable with. If many family members are going, try seeing how much each person can contribute and then give everything that you have come up with.
What should a woman wear to a bat mitzvah reception?
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One of the most common questions asked by Jews and non-Jews alike on bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah forums is what to wear to a bar mitzvah. A bar mitzvah is usually held either in a synagogue or in a restaurant or celebration hall and the mode of dress is slightly different for each of these bar mitzvah venues. Another factor which influences what you wear to a bar mitzvah is the degree to which the celebrating Jewish family is religious.
What to wear to a bar mitzvah/bat mitzvah party held in a synagogue?
A general rule of thumb is to wear something which would be appropriate to wear to church on a Sunday. As a synagogue is a place of worship the religion is respected by dressing modestly.
For women attending a bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah modest dress means avoid strapless or sleeveless tops, rather go for something with at least a small sleeve. See through clothing is not modest enough to wear to a bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah in a synagogue. Skirts or dresses worn to a bar mitzvah should be at least up to the knee and not mini dresses, extremely tight or with sexy slits up the side.
Should women wear a head covering when attending a bar mitzvah party in a synagogue?
Married Jewish women cover their heads when attending synagogue and out of respect for this place of worship bar mitzvah guests should consider wearing a head covering as well. Although the rule about women covering their heads is not as strictly observed as the rule for men covering their heads. I suggest wearing a shawl, scarf or wrap to the bar mitzvah and then if you feel the need you can cover your head with it.
What should men wear to a bar mitzvah held in a synagogue?
For men attending a bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah in a synagogue you should wear long pants (trousers) and a shirt or top with a sleeve. Vests or tank tops should not be worn to a bar mitzvah. Jewish men cover their heads in a synagogue, and out of respect guests at a bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah are encouraged to do so as well. This means that you could wear anything from a baseball hat to a yamaka (Jewish skullcap or kippah). Most of the time paper yamakas are provided at the synagogue entrance for bar mitzvah guests, and sometimes the yamakas are even printed with the birthday boy's name as bar mitzvah "party favors". Don't hesitate to call up themother of the bar mitzvah boy and ask ahead of time, or stuff a hat in your pocket just in case!
What to wear to a bar mitzvah in a reform synagogue?
If the bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah is in a reform synagogue the rules are not as hard and fast although the smart bar mitzvah guest wear described above will save you any embarrassment no matter what brand of Judaism your friends follow.
What to wear to a bar mitzvah /bat mitzvah party not in a synagogue?
What you wear to a bar mitzvah party or bat mitzvah celebration not held in a synagogue is a lot less important. So long as you wear something modest enough for your guest's religious convictions you are ok. If the bar mitzvah boy's parents are ultra-orthodox you can follow the guidelines given above for what to wear to a bar mitzvah in a synagogue. If the bar mitzvah boy's parents are not practicing Jews then you can dress for the bar mitzvah as you would for any large important party. Keep in mind that children, aunts, grannies and maybe a Rabbi will be present so don't over do the sexiness of your bar mitzvah outfit! There is no need for men or women to wear a head covering to a bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah not held in a synagogue
Be yourself when choosing what to wear to a bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah but with a little more attention to modesty.
What can a Jewish girl do after her Bat Mitzvah?
After a girl's Bat Mitzvah, or a boy's Bar Mitzvah, they can then lead the congregation in prayer, and read directly from the Torah scroll.
