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For the uninitiated, the symbols at a Jewish bar and bat mitzvah may look like a random collection of items. But each symbol has an underlying meaning, and there’s even different levels of meaning or interpretation in the various symbols used. Actually, there are four... Read More →

For a Jewish boy, the bar mitzvah is a rite of passage. But it can also be a source of anxiety and worry, especially in the run up to the big day. After all, your child will have to get up in front of friends and family and perform specific rituals. What if something goes wrong... Read More →

Congratulations — you’ve been invited to a bar mitzvah! But if you’ve never been to one, you may not know what to wear or bring. You could always ask whoever invited you, and that’s probably the best place to start if you don’t want to illustrate a... Read More →