Bat Mitzvah and Bar Mitzvah today
I can describe how Jewish children prepare for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah and explain how it marks the step into Jewish adulthood.
Bat Mitzvah and Bar Mitzvah today
I can describe how Jewish children prepare for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah and explain how it marks the step into Jewish adulthood.
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Key learning points
- The majority of Jewish men have a Bar Mitzvah. Over half of Jewish girls now have a Bat Mitzvah.
- Bat Mitzvahs have become more popular over time.
- Jewish children prepare by learning about Jewish traditions, prayers, and the Hebrew language.
- After Bar and Bat Mitzvah, Jewish children are seen as adults with new responsibilities.
Keywords
Synagogue - the Jewish place of meeting and worship where people pray and learn
Tradition - a continuing pattern of cultural beliefs and practices
Prayer - the practice of praying to God or an object of worship
Responsibility - jobs or rules someone has to follow
Common misconception
Nothing changes for children after their mitzvahs.
After their Bar or Bat Mitzvah, children take on new responsibilities and are seen as adults in their religion.
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