mitzvahs

Mitzvahs, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, B’nai or B’rit Mitzvahs are a Jewish coming-of-age celebration traditionally celebrated at age 12 for girls and age 13 for boys. The meaning of the words are “Child of the commandments.” The ways of observing this ritual vary from community to community, but usually consists of the child reading from Torah (Old Testament) and leading or participating in the service.