bar/bat mitzvah Flashcards
1
Q
how old is the boy when he has his bar mitzvah ?
A
13.
2
Q
how old is the girl when she has her bat mitzvah ?
A
12.
3
Q
what does it mark ?
A
the boy and girls entry into the jewish community as an adult.
4
Q
what does bat mitzvah mean ?
A
“son of the commandment”.
5
Q
what does bat mitzvah mean ?
A
“daughter of the commandment”.
6
Q
why do they have to pick a jewish name ?
A
in memory of a jewish relative.
