Judaism 2.9

Question 1

When is coming of age for Jewish boys and girls?

Answer 1

Its 13 for boys and 12 for girls.

Question 2

When Jewish teenagers reach coming of age, what are they considered?

Answer 2

They are considered old enough to take full responsibility for practising their faith.

Question 3

What ceremony do boys have?

Answer 3

Bar Mitzvah

Question 4

What ceremony do girls have?

Answer 4

Bat Mitzvah

Question 5

Whilst the coming of age ceremonies are not mentioned in the Torah, they are mentioned in…?

Answer 5

Mishnah Berurah 225:6

Question 6

What does a boy get to do at his first Synagogue service after his 13th birthday (which is probably his Bar Mitzvah)?

This applies to both Reform and Orthodox Judaism.

Answer 6

Read from the Torah in front of the congregation, wear a tallit for the first time, lead part of the service or prayers, and make a short speech.

Question 7

How do reform Jews celebrate a Bat Mitzvah?

Answer 7

In a similar war to how a Bar Mitzvah is celebrated in both branches of Judaism.

Question 8

How do Orthodox Jews celebrate a Bat Mitzvah? Why?

Answer 8

Since women have a much smaller role in the Synagogue than men, there is often a small family gathering in private where the girl can unofficially do what a boy does.