When winter rolls around, signs of a special holiday appear everywhere. Cold breezes and light snowfalls get you in the mood for Christmas trees and carols.  Yes, that special holiday is...

A Bar Mitzvah is an exciting time in a young person’s life. While a celebration for a Bar Mitzvah isn’t necessary, it is a fun way to celebrate a young boy becoming a young man.  If you...

Bar and Bat Mitzvahs are rituals in the religion of Judaism that children are a part of when they reach a certain age. It is said that until they reach this age, the parents are responsible for their...

When a Jewish girl turns 12, it is expected that she follows all the traditions and obligations of the commandments of the Torah. Turning 12 is a large milestone in the Jewish community for a...

Bar/Bat Mitzvahs are important in Jewish religion and culture. When a Jewish boy or girl becomes a certain age, a special ceremony is performed showing that they are now responsible for living...

Each culture has its own recognition of children reaching adulthood. There are quinceanera’s, sweet sixteens, and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs.  If you didn’t get a sweet sixteen and all your friends...