reaffirming his or her baptismal promises. In comparison, the Jewish faith has either a Bar Mitzvah (male) or Bat Mitzvah (female), which officially marks their entrance into becoming a mature member of the Jewish faith. Both of these celebrations carry with them a large amount of responsibility, because they are both a sign of maturity and growth in their respected faith. Both Confirmation and Bat/Bar Mitzvahs have differences distinct in their respected religion, as well as shared similarities between
A state must exist in order for a people--for a civilization to exist. A civilization will have little hope of progress and success if the state is without power and control. A state evolves from the creation of laws, beliefs and tribunes through a group of leaders, individuals who feel that specific laws, regulations and beliefs are required for the society that they are in to advance, develop but more importantly, to maintain control. Without these laws states would not form due to the chaos
The Jewish coming of age ritual, Bar Mitzvah, means “Son of Commandment” and is exclusive for the boy. In reform synagogues, a boy becomes a Bar Mitzvah on his 13th birthday and this is usually acknowledged in the form of a ceremony. However, some Jewish boys do not have a Bar Mitzvah celebration because the family may be too poor or do not belong to a synagogue (Bar Mitzvah, 2016). In this case, the boy automatically become a Bar Mitzvah upon reaching the age of 13. No ceremony is required to confer
This is a Torah portion that I feel represented my values as a whole. The portion is a part of the Parsha Ha-Shavuah which centers on the story of Sarah (Abrahams wife) having a baby at a very old age, and the details around that. Included in the part that I’m reading, theres emphasis that you should be generally hospitable towards others, and that families don’t always follow “Traditional” patterns. Now, let me explain my values and how they fit into that Parsha: Humor- Humor is important
At the time of our Bat Mitzvah, we as Jewish women are encouraged to look to influential and inspirational Jewish women, such as Esther, for guidance and strength. A Bat Mitzvah is a Jewish ritual in which a female immediately upon the age of 12 becomes an adult or a “daughter of the mitzvah” (Cahabad.org, 2016) (Pelaia, 2014). This ritual marks the beginning of a lifetime of devotion to the Jewish religion and with this comes the exploration of your own personal purpose that was given to you by
the Bar (or Bat) Mitzvah held for Jewish boys and girls. This is an event that I’ve always heard about on TV and from people who have gone to them, yet unfortunately, I’ve never had to pleasure to attend one myself. I come from an area that is almost exclusively Christian, and I’ve never had a Jewish peer in any of my classes until college and so my exposure to Jewish practices and festivals is quite minimal. The only practices I knew from before this class were the Bar Mitzvah (which I first saw
Ajeet Johal Ms. Webb Pre-AP English Period 3 2 December 2015 Title The Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah is how a Jewish boy or girl formally enters puberty. They have a main requirements for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah which is religious and other are social but every Jewish child has some form of a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. A boy typically has their Bar Mitzvah when he is 13 and a girl has their Bat Mitzvah when she is 12. Through this not only do one's body change but also one's soul. This ceremony is actually
The Bat Mitzvah ceremony of L. S. started with traditional Jewish prayers that were sung by the Cantor of the synagogue. This was followed by L.S. reading from a prayer book in Hebrew and in English and singing, both alone and together, with the Cantor and the congregation. Once the series of prayers was completed, the Rabbi gave thanks to God, called a couple that would soon be entering the wedding canopy huppah to the bimah for a blessing before staring the Bat Mitzvah ceremony. The Rabbi recited
as the symbol of Judaism) and, let’s say, the Bar Mitzvah ceremony. What people are missing (apart from the associations) is how truly symbolic all of them are in the practice of Judaism. Bar or Bat Mitzvah, for example, present practically the basis of Jewish culture and religion. The idea of how and why it became so important is what we will try to look through. So what it is Bar Mitzvah? According to The Oxford English Dictionary Bar Mitzvah is “the initiation ceremony of a Jewish boy who has
studies), and the Hebrew Union Colleges- Institute of Religion in Jerusalem and Cincinnati. (1) This particular Sunday that I visited Kol Ami there was a Bar-Mitzvah, which is also the topic of this paper, more specifically: What is the meaning of a Bar-Mitzvah. We will be going over what it means, some history, and how the actual Bar-Mitzvah ceremony is like. I have to admit; I was a little hesitant to go into the synagogue at first. But when I entered the doors, I was immediately met by smiling
Under Jewish tradition, boys are given Bar Mitzvahs upon reaching the age of thirteen (the female variety is a Bat Mitzvah). Typically, Bar Mitzvahs are hosted in synagogues and require substantial interaction with a rabbi. For my Bar Mitzvah, however, my family found an alternate route. Instead of at our synagogue, my Bar Mitzvah would be at an excavated archaeological site in Israel. I quickly felt guilty for agreeing to this arrangement. I had long been dreading the arduous preparation that
Unquestionably, all rites of passage start with the same purpose. The goal is to bring a child into adulthood. However, the process might be redundant or even harmful. Some rites of passage should continue to be practiced, like the Quinceañera and Bar Mitzvah, because they have strong benefits and cultural value while others, like hazing and cutting should not because they can harm and possibly kill people. The Quinceañera, which turns a 15-year old Latino girl into a woman on her birthday, is important
Holocaust My mane is Max klutz; I was born in Berlin Germany in 1910. I was race as a good Christian child together with my two-year younger sister Jane. My mother took us to church every Sunday, and we strongly believe and follow the Christian faith and traditions. My father owned the biggest bakery known in Berlin, “Mine Bred” it was almost the size of the whole block and sixty people worked there. This bakery was founded in the 1870s by my grandfather and now it belongs to my father. The
be described as specifications that need to be met and occur around the same time as things such as puberty, and marriage. Common types of these ceremonies are usually found in religion; some examples of these ceremonies include baptism, and a Bat Mitzvah. All of these things are considered rites of passage for a person to become an adult in their respective religions. Like discussed earlier Catholics and Christians believe that the Conformation, and Baptism matures the soul and helps people reach
Lifespan Development Going back forty-five years is not an easy task to complete because I can’t remember some of the finer details of my childhood. I know I was born on a hot August afternoon in Birth Year at Place Of Birth in City ands State. My mother was just twenty-two at the time and was already the mother of two, I was her third child. My father was twenty-one and already a workaholic, I know because my mother would constantly remind me not to be like that. My mother and father were good
symbolic meaning per culture. For example, according to Mary D.Lankford in her book A Latina's Journey to Womanhood, she talks about the right of passage for a thirteen year old jewish boy which is called bar mitzvah and the similar right of passage for the jewish girl called the bat mitzvah. Another widely celebrated right of passage by Latino families around the world is the Quinceanera. A Quinceanera is the celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday. Mary D.Lankford says: "After
the Latin American and Hispanic culture, a major life cycle event is celebrated when a young girl turns fifteen years old; the celebration is called a quinceañera. In the Jewish culture, when a young girls turn twelve years old she becomes a “bat mitzvah” and is recognized as having the same rights as an adult. These two life-cycle events are major coming to age ceremonies that are celebrated within the cultures. Quinceañera is the Spanish word for a girl who is fifteen years old. The word Quinceañera
the preparation lasts for a day of intense work and learning values. You are received as a member of the Order of the Arrow in a celebration of those who have also achieved the honor. However, becoming a camp counselor differs from a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. You choose to become a counselor based on the idea that you can recreate a similar or better experience for future campers. There is also no celebration for becoming a counselor, you choose to take upon the responsibilities, without expecting commendation
Rites of Passage The goal in life is to keep moving forward and to advance from one one-mile marker to the next. These markers represent different rites of passage. A son transitioning from being a child to being a father, or a daughter becoming a woman are just a few examples of what it means to come of age. Some will advance readily while others will travel by a much slower pace. However, death cannot be achieved until the life planned is lived. You see your life is mapped out before birth can
in the title of the poem; “Rite of Passage.” The title is ironic because the poem is only about a six year olds birthday and a young boy’s birthday is not usually considered a “Rite of Passage.” A Sweet Sixteen birthday, a Quinceañeras , or a Bar Mitzvahs are considered rites of passage because they celebrate a child’s transition from adolescence into adulthood. The mother also uses irony when referring to the guests of the party as “short men, men in first grade . . .” (3-4) The mother using the