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Interfaith Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah Resources

To Bar Mitzvah or not to Bar Mitzvah, that is the question. Need some help? Want to learn ways to make your child's special day inclusive for the whole family?

Find out how other families have handled these issues in InterfaithFamily.com's selection of articles, resources and links.

Helpful Interfaith Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah Documents

Recommended Interfaith Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah Articles

 

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In modern Jewish practice, Jewish boys come of age at 13. When a boy comes of age, he is officially a Bar Mitzvah ("son of the commandments"). The term is commonly used as a short-hand for the Bar Mitzvah\'s coming-of-age ceremony and/or celebration. The female equivalent is "Bat Mitzvah." In modern Jewish practice, Jewish girls come of age at 12 or 13. When a girl comes of age, she is officially a Bat Mitzvah (\'daughter of the commandments\'). The term is commonly used as a short-hand for the Bat Mitzvah\'s coming-of-age ceremony and/or celebration. The male equivalent is "Bar Mitzvah." The person who leads a Jewish congregation in chanting and singing prayer. ("Hazzan" in Hebrew.) A religious obligation or commandment; a good deed. Religious obligation or commandments; good deeds. Spiritual leader and teacher. Typically, but not always, leads a congregation.