The American Bar Mitzvah Celebration – Part Two

The typical American Bar Mitzvah celebration proceeds as follows: First there is a cocktail hour for approximately an hour. Butlered hor d’eurves are often served as guests circulate. Then guests are ushered into a room where the main celebration takes place. The guest of honor’s family is presented and the candle-lighting ceremony begins. The candle-lighting [...]

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The American Bar Mitzvah Celebration – Part One

If you live in a Jewish community or have Jewish friends, then sooner or later you will be invited to attend a Bar Mitzvah. The Bar Mitzvah is a ceremony that marks a rite of passage for Jewish children. According to Jewish law, this is when a child becomes an adult in the eyes of [...]

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