Bat / Bar / Bnai Mitzvah
Mazel Tov!
The Bat, Bar & Bnai Mitzvah celebration is a moment in the Jewish life cycle that deeply defines a young person’s Jewish identity. The words Bat & Bar Mitzvah literally mean “Daughter & Son of the Mitzvah.” The words Bnai Mitzvah is a gender inclusive way to say “Children of the Mitzvah.”
The celebration often includes a ceremony where the child chants from a Torah scroll & gives a teaching to those present. Preparation sometimes includes a social justice project. And the milestone is marked with a festive party.
Whether you go big or small, the goal is to support and encourage a young person as they assume a greater maturity in their connection to Torah, Jewish identity and Culture.
