Bar and Bat Mitzvah 101: History, Ceremony & Contemporary Issues

This informative article provides an overview of the Jewish rite of passage for 12- and 13-year-olds, including the origins of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and how ceremonies, rituals and celebrations have developed over time. This resource is from MyJewishLearning, an online resource that empowers Jewish discovery for people of all backgrounds and levels of knowledge.