The Bar/Bat Mitzvah is an official recognition of the transition of a child into an adult. It's a touching moment for the family whose little boy or girl is growing up, and it's also a recognition of the responsibilities that the individual being celebrated takes on as an adult.12 בספט׳ 2016
What is the origin of the bar mitzvah?
The Jewish coming-of-age ceremony of barmitzvah was first recorded in thirteenth-century France, where it took the form of a simple statement by the father that he was no longer responsible for his thirteen-year-old son. Bar Mitzvah is a comprehensive history of the ceremonies and celebrations for both boys and girls.23 במאי 2014
What happens at a bar mitzvah?
A Bar Mitzvah happens around a boy's 13th birthday and is part of a service in the synagogue. The boy puts on the tefillin for the first time. The rabbi gives a talk, speaking to both the boy and his family and to the rest of the community. The boy might also give a talk to the people gathered.
What are the steps of a Bar Mitzvah?
- Selecting a date. The first step in planning a child's bar/bat mitzvah is deciding on a date.
- Setting a budget.
- Booking a venue for the reception after the service.
- Tutoring.
- Choosing a Tzedakah project.
- Book your vendors.
- Set the theme and pick out décor.
- Finalize the guest list.
How long is Bar Mitzvah ceremony?
The religious service in which a Jewish person is recognized as a bar or bat mitzvah is about two to three hours long.