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Bar Mitzvah The
milestone event in a Jewish boy's life is the transition to manhood. This is the
purpose of the Bar Mitzvah. At the age of 13, the boy becomes a full member of
the congregation and can take part in religious functions as a man. Readings from
the Torah accent the history of this tradition and illuminate the wonderful fabric
of the Jewish heritage they carry forward. The party after the ceremony is also
rich in tradition, but the main focus is having fun! Find out more and get advice
on planning your Bar Mitzvah...
My Bar Mitzvah
- Everything you need to know, from history and traditions to all the Maftirs
and Haftorahs, plus a searchable database of speeches and stories, invitation
how-to's and other helpful tips and hints for making your Bar Mitzvah a success.
Judaism
101: Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitsvah and Confirmation
- "Bar Mitzvah" literally means "son of the commandment" with
more basic background on the religious traditions and significance surrounding
the bar mitzvah ceremony. Barmitzva
and Batmitzva - A
great overview of customs and traditions that play a part in the ceremony including
the Tefilin, arriving at neshamah, the reading of the Torah, stories and
Biblical quotes, the celebration, and a brief note on making a speech (or how
to avoid making one). Bar
mitzvah - A
brief history from medieval times to the present with some interesting notes on
the origination of bat mitsvahs for girls in the Reformed Jewish movement, from
Wikipedia online. Bar/Bat
Mitzvah Planning Guide - The complete countdown with suggestions and advice
on what to do year by year, and month by month, from the formal Bar/Bat Mitzvah
lessons to the final seating arrangements for the big day. Bar
Mitzvah Find It!
- The virtual Yahoo! of Bar Mitzvah party planning sites searchable by U.S. State,
or category, including music and DJ's, caterers, party favors, gifts and Judaica,
photographers, videographers and lots more. MitzvahChic
- That's 'chic' not chick - this is a great site for both Bat and Bar Mitzvah
party ideas and advice. Gail Greenberg wrote the book on this subject and even
has sections available for download... |