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Tag: Bat Mitzvah
What is a Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, B-Mitzvah?
The B-Mitzvah is a transitional moment when one becomes responsible to the mitzvot, Traditionally celebrated with an aliyah to the Torah.
Rabbi Carl Astor
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The Observant Life (Book)
December 26, 2023
B-Mitzvah
Children
Bar, Bat and B. Mitzvah – Where did it Come From and Where is it Going?
B'nei Mitzvah are one of today’s best known Jewish milestones, marking coming of age as an “adult” and responsibility for one’s own actions.
Rabbi Miriam C. Berkowitz
May 1, 2023
B-Mitzvah
Lifecycles
Erev Yom Kippur and the Customs Preceding It
Preparations on Erev Yom Kippur are intrinsic to the awe-inspiring observance of the day: a special meal, candle lighting, and charity.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
,
The Observant Life (Book)
October 3, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Expanding Our Embrace: A Reflection on Inclusion
Linda Sussman reflects on the story of her journey and the lessons about inclusion she learned along the way.
Linda Sussman
June 21, 2022
Inclusion
Learning
Your Tween Doesn’t Want a B-Mitzvah? That’s OK.
By empowering children to own this decision, we’re helping them to develop into young adults, and isn’t that what a B-Mitzvah is all about?
Dana Sharon Winer
June 20, 2022
B-Mitzvah
Lifecycles
