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What happens when a Jewish boy turns 13?

What happens when a Jewish boy turns 13?

A Bar or Bat Mitzvah is a coming of age ceremony for Jewish boys and girls when they reach the age of 12 or 13. This ceremony marks the time when a boy or girl becomes a Jewish adult. This means that they are now responsible for their own actions and can decide for themselves how they would like to practice Judaism.

Which ceremony is common for Jewish males?

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This coming-of-age ritual marks a 13-year-old man’s assumption of religious and legal obligations under Jewish law. In my experience, many modern-day teens who gather for this ceremony have no idea what the word bar mitzvah means, nor how the ceremony they have come to observe evolved.

What happens after a Bat Mitzvah?

Bat Chayil marks a girl’s passage into an adult role in her religious community. After the ceremony, she is expected to observe Jewish religious rules for women, and to spend time learning how to keep a good home. How old is a boy on his Bar Mitzvah?

Do Jews get circumcised?

According to the Torah and Halakha (Jewish religious law), ritual circumcision of all male Jews and their slaves (Genesis 17:10–13) is a commandment from God that Jews are obligated to perform on the eighth day of birth, and is only postponed or abrogated in the case of threat to the life or health of the child.

Do females have bar mitzvah?

While the traditional age to hold a bar or bat mitzvah is 13 for boys and 12 or 13 for girls, some adults choose to have a bar or bat mitzvah if they did not have them as children. Since the 1970s, adult bar and bat mitzvah have been growing in popularity.

Do you give cash or check for Bar Mitzvah?

The Bar/Bat Mitzvah boy or girl will love receiving money. They just won’t like the part where their parents take most of it away to put into a savings account for future use. If you’re giving cash or check, the most common rule in Jewish gifting is to gift in multiples of $18.

Is it painful for a baby to be circumcised?

Circumcision can be done at any age. Traditionally, the most common time to do it is soon after your baby is born, or within the first month of life. Because the process is painful, a local anesthetic is used to numb the area and the surgery is performed while the baby is still awake.

What color should you not wear to a bat mitzvah?

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.

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.

What color should you not wear to a Bar Mitzvah?

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