What happens after a bar mitzvah?

After the service there will usually be a party to celebrate the Bar Mitzvah. A girl from a Liberal Jewish community will prepare for her Bat Mitzvah in a similar way to a boy preparing for his Bar Mitzvah, but she will do this around the time of her 12th birthday.

What do you say to congratulate a bar mitzvah?

Mazel Tov Congratulations “Mazel tov, Bar Mitzvah!” “Best wishes and mazel tov to you as you celebrate your bat mitzvah!”

What is the going rate for a Bat Mitzvah gift?

A gift in the order of something like triple ‘chai’ or $54 would be a neat idea to give from teenager to teenager at the bar mitzvah. If your whole family is going, you should be giving in the nature of about $75 to $100 a person (half for your kids).

How long does a Bat Mitzvah ceremony last?

The length of service will ultimately depend on the movement of Judaism that the family practices. Reform Bar and Bat Mitzvah services will run about 90 minutes to two hours. Orthodox services are roughly similar.

What is worn at a Bar Mitzvah?

Men are typically expected to wear a suit or slacks and a tie. Women should wear a modest dress or formal pantsuit. Avoid anything that shows a lot cleavage or leg. Bare shoulders should be covered with a shawl or bolero jacket.

Can you wear black to Bat Mitzvah?

Dress Colors and Patterns While there are no set traditional colors for Bar Mitzvah dresses, black, brown, navy blue, burgundy and ivory are appropriate, as are other single-color dresses. Liven these colors with pops of brighter accessories, such as a hat, belt, shoes and gloves.

How do you say Happy Bar mitzvah in Hebrew?

Pile on the Mazel Tovs! Oh, sure, you could simply say “congratulations” to the Bar or Bat Mitzvah kid and his or her family—but why not put a Jewish spin on it? Mazel Tov (pronounced MAH-zel-toff) is the warm, traditional way to say congrats. With those words, you’ll be a perfect mensch!

Why are bar mitzvah gifts in multiples of 18?

At bar or bat mitzvahs, weddings, and other occasions, people often like to give multiples of 18. The reason for this tradition is that 18 is the numerical equivalent of “chai” or “life.” The idea is that when you give money in multiples of 18, you are giving “more life” or are enhancing someone’s life and future.

What special event is a Bar Mitzvah and when does a Jewish person celebrate it?

Bar mitzvah, also spelled bar mitzva or mitzwa (Hebrew: “son of the commandment”), plural bar mitzvahs, bar mitzvot, or bar mitzwot, Jewish religious ritual and family celebration commemorating the religious adulthood of a boy on his 13th birthday.

What do Jewish women do for their bat mitzvah?

In non-Orthodox synagogues the bat mitzvah, like her counterpart, may simply be called to the Torah and recite the haftarah or may also chant the Torah portion and deliver a devar Torah, a talk based on the weekly reading.

When does a boy become a bat mitzvah?

Bar and Bat Mitzvah ceremonies mark the transition into adulthood for young Jews. At age 13 a boy becomes Bar Mitzvah and at age 13 a girl becomes a Bat Mitzvah. Bar and Bat Mitzvah ceremonies are significant because they are seen as the time of coming of age, when a child becomes an adult.

What does it mean to be a bar mitzvah child?

This can mean the honor of saying a blessing before and after the Torah reading during a worship service, or immigrating to Israel. (the blessing over the Torah): The child is called up for the first time to recite the blessings before and after the Torah reading. This aliyah actualizes the child’s new responsibilities in the Jewish community.

What do you call a party after a bat mitzvah?

Often a celebratory party will follow the ceremony and that party is also called a bat mitzvah. For example, one might say “I am going to Sarah’s bat mitzvah this weekend,” referencing the ceremony and party to celebrate the occasion.