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| − | + | a '''Bar Mitzvah''' is a "Son of the Commandments". It signifies that someone is old enough to be morally responsible for his own actions. (it is not really considered such in the Legal system though) |
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| − | The "becoming of age" is often celebrated by the young man leading a religious services at age 13. However, even without the ceremony, at 13, he is a |
+ | The "becoming of age" is often celebrated by the young man leading a religious services at age 13. However, even without the ceremony, at 13, he is a Mitzvah and religiously responsible for his own actions. |
| − | In modern day U.S. Jewish cultures, |
+ | In modern day U.S. Jewish cultures, a young man's bar Mitzvah is often celebrated with additional receptions and parties. In more Modern times these are usually like birthday extravaganzas. |
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Revision as of 21:41, 7 November 2006
a Bar Mitzvah is a "Son of the Commandments". It signifies that someone is old enough to be morally responsible for his own actions. (it is not really considered such in the Legal system though)
The "becoming of age" is often celebrated by the young man leading a religious services at age 13. However, even without the ceremony, at 13, he is a Mitzvah and religiously responsible for his own actions.
In modern day U.S. Jewish cultures, a young man's bar Mitzvah is often celebrated with additional receptions and parties. In more Modern times these are usually like birthday extravaganzas.