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The Bat Mitzvah celebrates the transition from girl to young woman in the Jewish tradition. Like the Quinceañera and the Sweet 16, this party for 13 year olds marks a milestone in the life of the young lady and her family. Bat Mitzvahs are such great parties that the tradition is beginning to be adopted by girls who are not Jewish to celebrate the beginning of their teenage years...

Bat Mitzvah Guide - Excellent, illustrated guide to the Bat Mitzvah ceremony that weaves tradition, culture and a celebration of Jewish womanhood with inspirational stories, resources, plus practical tips on party planning, decorations, centerpieces and gifts.

Ideas for Planning a Bar/Bat Mitzvah in Israel - A handful of archived feature stories with suggestions for unusual locations, with details on the bell cave at Beit Guvrin, the ancient synagogue at Chorazin, Land of Israel Landscapes Park, and more.

Navigating the Bible II - Online Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tutor - Most of what you need to know, including the people, places, plants and animals occuring in the Bible, genealogy, learning to sing the Torah notes and more.

The First American Bat Mitzvah - A bit of history from the Jewish Virtual Library that chronicles the story of 12-year old Judith Kaplan who (upon discovering she had not be hit with lightening) grew up to write the first American Jewish songbook for children.

Do You Have to Be Jewish to Have a Bat Mitzvah? - Whether you answered yes or no, this article makes for interesting reading. Is the sharing of the tradition outside the Jewish community an idea whose time has come?