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Mitzvah - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mitzvah (Hebrew: מצווה, "commandment"; plural, mitzvot; from צוה, tzavah, "command") is a word used in Judaism to refer to (a) the commandments, of which there are 613, given in the Torah (the first five books of the Hebrew Bible) or (b) any Jewish law at all. mitzvah enumerated as being from one or other of these codes are also present in others, sometimes phrased in a different manner, or with additional clauses. The Halakha is the development of the Mitzvot as contained in the written law, via discussion and debate in the Oral law, as recorded in the rabbinic literature of the classical era, especially the Mishnah and the Talmud. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mitzvah   (1345 words)

B'nai Mitzvah - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia At this point a boy is said to become Bar Mitzvah (בר מצוה, "son of the commandment"); a girl is said to become Bat Mitzvah (בת מצוה, "daughter of the commandment"). In popular usage, the terms "Bar Mitzvah" and "Bat Mitzvah" are often mistakenly used to refer to the event itself; however the term actually refers to the boy or girl. The first public celebration of a Bat Mitzvah happened on March 18, 1922 at the Society for the Advancement of Judaism in New York City for Judith Kaplan, daughter of Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bar_mitzvah   (1409 words)

Bar/Bat Mitzvah   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) Bat Mitzvah Because a girls' coming of age was not connected with the performance of public religious rites, the notion of a parallel synagogue ceremony for girls was unthinkable before the modem era. There are often mitzvah requirements, such as doing volunteer work of some kind or collecting money for charity, and some synagogues schedule an annual weekend retreat for their bar/bat mitzvah class. In some congregations, the Torah scroll is passed from grandparents to parents to the bar/bat mitzvah, in a gesture that symbolizes the passing of the tradition from one generation to the next. www.piratedog.net /markandtanya/judaism/lifecycle/mitzvah.html   (4066 words)

Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation It is a relatively modern innovation, not mentioned in the Talmud, and the elaborate ceremonies and receptions that are commonplace today were unheard of as recently as a century ago. It is important to note that a bar mitzvah is not the goal of a Jewish education, nor is it a graduation ceremony marking the end of a person's Jewish education. Bar mitzvah is not about being a full adult in every sense of the word, ready to marry, go out on your own, earn a living and raise children. www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/Judaism/barmitz.html   (801 words)

Judaism 101: Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation The bar mitzvah ceremony formally marks the assumption of that obligation, along with the corresponding right to take part in leading religious services, to count in a minyan (the minimum number of people needed to perform certain parts of religious services), to form binding contracts, to testify before religious courts and to marry. The bar or bat mitzvah is a relatively modern innovation, not mentioned in the Talmud, and the elaborate ceremonies and receptions that are commonplace today were unheard of as recently as a century ago. In Pirkei Avot, it is said that while 13 is the proper age for fulfillment of the Commandments, 18 is the proper age for marriage and 20 is the proper age for earning a livelihood. www.jewfaq.org /barmitz.htm   (1193 words)

Bar Mitzvah | Barmitzvah - Jucaica Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) After Bar Mitzvah, the child is privileged to participate in all areas of Jewish community life and bear their own responsibility in the areas of Jewish ritual law, tradition, and ethics. The Bar Mitzvah is an important rite of passgage, and is one of the most significant landmarks in the Jewish life cycle. It is traditional for a boy to celebrate becoming Bar Mitzvah during the Sabbath after his Bar Mitzvah, he may read from the Torah and Haftara, give a d'var Torah (homily), and/or lead part of the prayer services. www.judaica-guide.com /bar-mitzvah.htm   (352 words)

Judaism 101: Halakhah: Jewish Law A gezeirah is a law instituted by the rabbis to prevent people from accidentally violating a Torah mitzvah. A takkanah is a law that was instituted by the rabbis. For example, the "mitzvah" to light candles on Chanukkah, a post-biblical holiday, is a takkanah. www.jewfaq.org /halakhah.htm   (1039 words)

Bar Mitzvah A girl, on the day of the start of the thirteenth year of her life, becomes a bat Mitzvah, a "daughter of the Commandment," in that now she is required to keep the Mitzvos that all Jewish women are required to keep. Some time ago, my wife went to a bat Mitzvah party for her cousin (whose family is not Orthodox), which was held in the same hall their parents got married, Terrace on the Park, which happens to be one of the MOST expensive halls in New York State. When people came in, the bat Mitzvah was on top of a two-foot high platform, with lights flashing around her, and she danced for everyone (which is in itself forbidden). www.beingjewish.com /cycle/barmitzva.html   (1645 words)

Bar Mitzvah - Bat Mitzvah - All you need to know from meaning to planning. The Bar mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah are a "rite of passage," a crossover from childhood to adulthood; a milestone in a Jewish life. Judaism deems a boy a "bar mitzvah" when he turns 13 and a girl becomes "bat mitzvah" when she turns 12. For many children, preparing for a bar mitzvah ceremony a highlight of their growing awareness of Judaism and is a moment when they are the center of attention (a most craved position). www.mazornet.com /jewishcl/mitzvah.htm   (413 words)

Bar Mitzvah - Bat Mitzvah Resources My family is very excited that their son's Bar Mitzvah is coming up, but I am concerned about the proper etiquette for a non-Jew at the ceremony. I spoke to a rabbi last year about finding out what steps needed to be taken so he could be bar mitzvahed and was told that he would have to study Hebrew for 2 years. Is there some way of getting him the study that he needs so that he can still have the bar mitzvah that he wants without having to wait 2 years. www.mnment.com /barmitzvahs   (1029 words)

Bar/Bat Mitzvah   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) Historically Bar Mitzvah and later Bat Mitzvah is the ceremonial occasion that marks the time when a young person is recognized as an adult in the Jewish community and is responsible for performing mitzvot. At bar/bat mitzvah they are also counted in the minyan, a quorum of ten required to conduct a service. The bar/bat mitzvah ceremony consists of the young person chanting the blessings, and his/her Torah portion which is the Torah portion of the week. collections.ic.gc.ca /art_context/tbar.htm   (412 words)

Bar and Bat Mitzvah Books Recognizing that the bar mitzvah is an emotional event, particularly in families that are not observant, he explains its significance as a link in the unbroken chain of Jewish tradition as well as a rite of passage. Although a child's bat/bar mitzvah is one of the great moments in the life of a family, the months leading up to it can be surprisingly difficult, with stress appearing from every direction. Bar/Bat Mitzvah Organizer is a planning workbook for coordinating all the festivities surrounding this significant event. barmitzvahbooks.tripod.com /jewish-children-teens-barbatmitz3.htm   (1722 words)

Areyvut - Bnai Mitzvah The HFBA Bar/Bat Mitzvah Circle was established to encourage and acknowledge the participation of young adults in the mitzvah of burying the Jewish poor. Bnai Mitzvah can choose to make their own donations to further the work of burying the Jewish poor and /or can use their special day to encourage others to join the growing number of young people who have become supporters. The Hiddur Mitzvah Project from the Gary Rosenthal Collection: The concept of hiddur mitzvah, or “beautification of a commandment,” states that any Jewish ritual item required to fulfill a mitzvah be as aesthetically pleasing as possible to glorify G-d and his commandments. www.areyvut.org /Resource/bneimitz.asp   (5581 words)

Adventure Rabbi -- Bar Mitzvah & Bat Mitzvah   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) Becoming a bar or bat mitzvah, a son or daughter of the commandments, marks the beginning of a child’s maturation into adulthood. Although each component of the learning needs to be supervised and supported by parents, the child’s responsibility for his or her actions should be stressed and called into play whenever possible. After reading through this information, if you feel an Adventure Rabbi bar or bat mitzvah will be a good fit for your family, please submit the application, call me at 303.417.6200, or click here to have me contact you now. adventurerabbi.com /rabbi/barbatmitzvah.htm   (1500 words)

Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah Websites - Fast and Easy There are also fun things for the guests to see on the Bar Mitzvah website, like more than 200 photos, a countdown, a poll and quiz, and much more. The photos and stories are great for all the guests to learn more about the Bar Mitzvah boy (or bat Mitzvah girl) before the big day. According to the Bar Mitzvah boy himself, Jared said the best part of the website was how easy it was to create. mitzvahs.myevent.com   (646 words)

Bar Mitzvah Tour: Bar Mitzvah in Israel, Planning, Ideas - Free Private Bar Mitzvah Tour Quote A Bar Mitzvah in Israel that we plan will provide your son with a lifetime's worth of memories and deepen his connection to Israel. For a Bar Mitzvah in Israel, you might want one of the traditional locations, such as Massada or the Kotel, or you may opt for an ancient synagogue in the Galilee or the Golan. If you are planning more than just a Bar Mitzvah tour, you must first choose the venue for the actual ceremony as well as a venue for the celebration, (if you plan on having one in Israel). www.barmitzvahinisrael.com   (384 words)

Mitzvah - BPAL Madness! Mitzvah smells a lot like Sugar Skull to me. It's a little bit creamier, and perhaps a bit more buttery. I love BPAL scents that smell like they have salt in them, and Mitzvah has a wonderful foodie saltiness to it that makes my mouth water. Mitzvah is all that hot buttery carmelized in the kitchen baking frenzy for me. This one lasts alot better than Eggnog 04' did and its very yummy! www.bpal.org /index.php?showtopic=19833   (1965 words)

Bar Mitzvah & Bat Mitzvah speeches & poems All orders for a bar or bat mitzvah speech are placed over our 100% safe and secure servers and your personal information is GUARANTEED to be safe. Each bar or bat mitzvah speech pack is delivered straight to your inbox 60 seconds after you place your order. Also each bar or bat mitzvah speech in the pack is also made available to you on a web page in case you don't have instant access to your email. www.speech-writers.com /barmitzvah.htm   (479 words)

Bar Mitzvah Disco Bar and Bat Mitzvahs are for the young at heart, just like a pair of luxurious velvet underwear are for the wealthy of soul. I've been very busy of late playing all the hottest bar/bat mitzvahs but more importantly, I've been courted persistently by the mainstream media and allowed the creators of the book to be interviewed. The author of this piece, the luminous Mandy Stadtmiller, was nice enough to send along a photo from her own past. www.barmitzvahdisco.com   (422 words)

Mitzvah   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) Planning a Bar Mitzvah is never simple (even if like me, you believe it should be more about the Mitzvah than the bar) but planning a Bar Mitzvah during an extremely difficult divorce with someone who wants to punish you and doesn't grasp that... i think it's like when i was in 6th grade and had to leave at like 10pm from the bar mitzvah because my parents didn't want to come get me later and i felt sad sitting at home by myself wondering what i was missing. on the upswing, danielle's bat mitzvah is on saturday and i have a horse show on sunday. www.ljseek.com /Mitzvah_s4.html   (892 words)

Amazon.com: MitzvahChic: A New Approach to Hosting a Bar or Bat Mitzvah That is Meaningful, Hip, Relevant, Fun & ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) We've all attended, or chucked at the mention of, bar and bat mitzvahs that the hosts considered ultimate achievements in event design. While I am not at all religious, I do have strong feelings for Jewish tradition, culture and history, and wanted the bat mitzvah to have meaning and not be just another over the top theme party. My daughter and I were at a "Bat/Bar Mitzvah" fair, where, in between caterers, DJs, and people selling flannel pants, sat Gail serenely with her book. www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/097234280X?v=glance   (1670 words)

Mitzvah Campaign, The Rebbe's | Chabad.org > Jewish Knowledge Base The Ten Mitzvah Campaigns form the basis for this effort. A mitzvah is one of the 613 Divine instructions to the Jew contained in the Torah. This is the purpose of the [mitzvah] tank if: there is a (spiritual) pit or trench, or even a... www.chabad.org /thrust.html   (603 words)

Bar and Bat Mitzvah Planning: Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and Parties by Entertainment ... The Entertainment Exchange provides a wide range of Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah entertainment and music to cater to adults and kids of all ages. Many of our Bar and Bat Mitzvah clients have a one hour cocktail reception prior to opening the doors to the ballroom. It is a practiced art to balance the enthusiasm of the kids with the needs of the adults at the party. www.entertainment-exchange.com /event_planning/bar_mitzvah_planning.htm   (537 words)

Mitzvah Invitations A Bar Mitzvah is the time when a young Jewish man comes of age... Mitzvah 1 Mitzvah 2 Mitzvah 3 Mitzvah 4 Mitzvah 5 Mitzvah 6 Mitzvah 7 Mitzvah 8... Bar Mitzvah: andlt;Pandgt;BAR MITZVAH [Bar Mitzvah] [Aramaic,=son of the Commandment], Jewish ceremony in which the young male is initiated into the religious community, www.weddingmia.com /Mitzvah-Invitations   (1408 words)

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Invitations The basic package for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah includes personalized invitations and envelopes printed with your return address. If the reception will be given at the house of worship, you may choose to state that the reception "follows immediately". If this is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah and there will be a kiddush at the end of the service, you may want to make this clear. www.irasperipheralvisions.com /bar_mitzvah.htm   (1597 words)

Bar Mitzvah Gift This Bar Mitzvah Certificate on Ceramic relates the formal details of the Bar Mitzvah celebration on a hand-decorated and personally inscribed ceramic tile. The ceramic tile is elegantly set in a solid wood frame (size 9 1/2" x 7 1/2") and ready to be hung on a wall. You may also add such details as the name of the congregation, the name of the Rabbi or Cantor who taught the boy, or a short greeting that includes your name. www.barmitzvahgift.com   (440 words)

Bat Mitzvah Gift Ideas - FindGift.com The frame is solid wood, collaged with handmade papers and Hebrew calligraphy, accented with glass beads, in a design reminiscent of a Torah scroll. The Hoshen was a breastplate, worn by the high priest at the Jerusalem Temple, which represented the 12 Hebrew tribes. This handcrafted Judaica jewelry connects a Bat Mitzvah girl or Jewish woman with her heritage. www.findgift.com /Occasions/Bat-Mitzvah   (440 words)

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