Bar And Bat Mitzvah

Question 1

Define bar and bat mitzvah. And what age do these rituals take place

Answer 1

Marks transition into adulthood / coming of age
Girls - 12
Boys - 13

Question 2

How does the covenant at Sinai link to bar / bat mitzvah rituals

Answer 2

Jews promised to follow 613 Mitzvot and the 10 commandments

Question 3

Give two reasons why Jews perform bar and bat mitzvah ceremonies

Answer 3

• Responsible for living according to Jewish law
• participating in services at a synagogue and setting an example

Question 4

Give two rituals carried out at a bar / bat mitzvah ceremony

Answer 4

• Boys wear the Tefillin for the first time
• Service takes place in a synagogue and is led by a Rabbi

Question 5

Give two differences between orthodox and reform coming of age rituals

Answer 5

• Orthodox boys can then be counted as part of Minyan
• Reform girls and boys can then be counted as part of Minyan