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While most people are familiar with the idea of a bar mitzvah and that it marks the coming of age of young Jewish men, the exact particulars of what a bar mitzvah represents and what it means is less commonly known. Today, a bar mitzvah is more likely to be seen as a party or... Read More →

A bar mitzvah is a once-in-a-lifetime event celebrated by family, friends and, of course, the guest of honor. It marks the entrance into adulthood, as well as the acceptance of the rights and obligations that will govern his behavior and responsibilities to himself, his family... Read More →

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 →