Bar mitzva
Orphans who lost parents during October 7 war celebrate joint Kotel bar mitzvah
The boys enjoyed a day-long celebration, proceeding down to the Western wall accompanied by their families, where they were called up to the Torah.
Anti-Zionist Jews: The wayward sons of our generation - opinion
First, second Jewish mayors of Providence, Rhode Island, share a bar mitzvah
Hearing Sieg Heil at 76: Why you can't kill the Jew inside - opinion
Here’s how to involve virtual guests in a hybrid bar or bat mitzvah
Fully virtual bar and bat mitzvahs are, happily, no longer a necessity in many places.
Parashat Bamidbar: Four lessons for one's journey into Jewish adulthood
The Book of Numbers is not primarily one of danger and warning, but rather one of promise and preparation, albeit seasoned with a healthy dose of realism.
Zoom-mitzvahs moving the bar on tradition - comment
One year ago, no one had ever heard of a Zoom bar or bat mitzvah.
74 bar and bat mitzvahs for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth held over Zoom
“2020 has been a particularly difficult year for the deaf and hearing-impaired population," said the International Young Israel Movement director.
Yigal Amir's request to attend son's bar mitzvah denied
Amir, the man convicted of assassinating former prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, has never been granted a furlough during his 25 years of incarceration.
90-year-old dies of COVID-19 while preparing for 2nd adult bat mitzvah
Her shiva was conducted over Zoom, with family and friends from as far afield as Canada, Brazil and Israel sharing stories about Barat’s colorful and friendly spirit.
Israeli government approves to reinstate some coronavirus restrictions
The message also stated that the Health Ministry will release a plan regarding the activity of daycares during coronavirus.
What is a Tallit?
Explore the meaning and biblical origins of the Jewish tallit.
Courtney Cox surprises superfan with canceled 'Friends'-themed bar mitzvah
Thirteen-year-old Naftali Arden of Borehamwood, England, is a super-fan of the popular TV series Friends, and has seen it in its entirety no less than seven times.
Celebrating your bat mitzvah in the time of the coronavirus
Throwing candy at the computer: Such is the bat mitzvah in the coronavirus era.
