Bar/Bat Mitzvahs

A Bar or Bat Mitzvah is a Jewish coming-of-age ceremony marking when a child, usually around 13 for boys (Bar Mitzvah) and 12 for girls (Bat Mitzvah), becomes morally and ethically responsible for following Jewish commandments. It involves a religious ritual, often including the child reading from the Torah, and is typically celebrated with a festive gathering with family and community. The event signifies the child's transition into religious adulthood, where they are expected to participate more actively in Jewish religious life and responsibilities.