Bar And Bat Mitzvah Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of Bat Mitzvah:
A
Daughter of the commandments
2
Q
Definition of Bar Mitzvah:
A
Son of the commandments
3
Q
In Orthodox Judaism, which mitzvah can happen?
A
Only Bar Mitzvah can happen. It happens when they are 13 years old in the synagogue on the sabbath after their birthday.
4
Q
What happens at the Bar/Bat Mitzvah?
A
- Allows you to take responsibility (take 613 rules on)
- Wear a Tefillin (boxes + straps)
- Read from Torah (use a yad)
- Father gives thanks & blessings
- Wear Tallit (prayer shawl)
5
Q
If you are a reform Jew, how is that different to Orthodox Bar and Bat Mitzvahs?
A
In Reform there is Bar and Bat Mitzvah instead of just Bar Mitzvah which is what happens in Orthodox Judaism. It also happens when they are 12 instead of 13.
