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Bar means son in Hebrew. Mitzvah means commandment. Noun pairs such as this usually have an implied of between the nouns, so bar mitzvah means literally a son of a commandment. So much for the literal. Culturally, the term is used to identify the point in the life of a son when that son takes on adult responsibility for his own actions. (The corresponding term for a girl is a bat mitzvah). This is considered a big thing. Pre bar mitzvah, the parents are responsible. Post bar mitzvah, the son is responsible. With responsibility comes the ability to lead communal prayers and be counted toward the quorum of 10 required to hold a communal worship service, so it's traditional to celebrate.
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Why is bar mitzvah or bas mitzvah signifigant in the life of a young Jewish person?
The literal meaning of bar mitzvah is "The age of law", which means that from this age on the young adult is obligated in all the laws of Judaism. For boys this is the age of 13 (bar mitzvah) and for girls 12 (bas mitzvah).
What is the meaning of the bar mitzvah candle lighting ceremony?
a bar mitzvah is the celebration of a Jewish boy becoming a man. there for he lights candle's to show that. p.s im not Jewish my friend is.
What does a synagouge have to do with a bar mitzvah?
It is where the Bar Mitzvah ceremony takes place.
When does person have bar mitzvah?
A boy has his Bar Mitzvah at age 13.
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'.
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
How do Jewish celebrat adolescence?
They have Bar Mitzvah ceremonies for boys & Bat Mitzvah ceremonies for girls.
Advice for Bar Mitzvah cake ceremony?
There's no such thing as a Bar Mitzvah cake ceremony.
How old are you when you celebrate a Bar Mitzvah?
13. This is for a boy. A bat mitzvah is for a girl, age twelve.
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
