RELIGIONS
JUDAISM
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Question
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Bat Mitzvah
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Bar Mitzvah
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -This is called the Aliyah, which translates to ascent. In the Aliyah, you read from a section of the Torah. The bar mitzvah boy is referred to here as an Oleh. Those who don’t know Hebrew train beforehand with a rabbi for the reading.
Detailed explanation-3: -In terms of reading the Torah, that may only be done when a boy has fully reached 13 years (Mishna Berurah 282:12-13). Thus, although you may have the party a bit early, the Bar Mitzvah ceremony itself will have to be held later – typically on the first Shabbat after his birthday.