I have been invited to a bar mitzvah and would like to know what to do..
In the worship service, just follow along with what others do. Chances are that you will be handed a yarmulke (small skull cap) to wear since it is the custom for Jewish men to cover their heads especially during a worship service.
At the party which follows, just have a rip-roaring good time. Jews love parties. They love to sing and dance. There's nothing like a bar mitzvah or a Jewish wedding to brighten things up quite a lot. Plus there will be lots and lots of really good food. The Standards Site: Why is Bar/Bat Mitzvah important?::
In groups they could discuss the questions What two things does a Jewish boy learn about in the years leading up to his Bar Mitzvah? Why do you think these
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/secondary_RE/rel9a/rel9aq5?view=getHOME |
celebrate your manhood
Aliyah
Calling someone to say the Torah blessings during a service is called an Aliyah from the Hebrew: עֲלִיָּה, from the verb alà h, עָלָה, meaning, "to rise, to ascend; to go up"). The widespread practice is that on Shabbat on or after his 13th birthday, a boy may recite the blessings for the Torah reading, and may also read the week's portion from the Torah (five books of Moses) and Haftara (selections from the books of the Prophets), and/or give a d'var Torah, which may include a discussion of that week's Torah portion. He may also lead part or all of the morning prayer services. Precisely what the Bar Mitzvah should lead during the service varies from one congregation to another, and is not fixed by Jewish law. Sometimes the celebration is during another service that includes reading from the Torah, such as a Monday or Thursday morning service, a Shabbat afternoon service, or a morning service on Rosh Chodesh, the New Moon.
Bar Mitzvahs: Getting Started::
Another big to-do? Booking a photographer for your Bar Mitzvah. After all, you' re going to want to remember every minute. If possible, start looking at
http://www.partyspot.com/articles/article.aspx?articleid=A60501110454HOME |
Arguing With God - New York Times::
Jun 11, 2006 .I heard you didn't want a bar mitzvah because you don't believe in God. " And I know you want me to mention that you do not yet,
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/11/magazine/11funny_humor.htmlHOME |
The Sephardic Jews tend to bring the boy into adulthood a little later than Ashkenazi Jews, waiting until after his 14th birthday.
Celebratory meal
The service is often followed by a celebratory meal with family, friends, and members of the community. In some modern communities (most notably among affluent North American Jews) this celebratory meal can eclipse the religious ceremony itself, often rivaling a wedding celebration in extravagance.
The celebration is sometimes delayed for reasons such as availability of a Shabbat during which no other celebration has been scheduled, or the desire to permit family to travel to the event; however, this does not delay the onset of rights and responsibilities of being a Jewish adult, which comes about strictly by virtue of age. Not having a Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration does not make the child becoming an adult any less of a Jew. Jews become entirely culpable and responsible for following Jewish law once they reach the age of 13.
After the celebratory bar mitzva meal it is customary for the celebrant to lead the Birkat Hamazon, something he could not do as a minor.
Tefilin
The current practice is that boys do not start wearing tefilin until they are close to bar mitzvah. The most widespread custom appears to be for starting to wear tefilin about 30 days before the thirteenth birthday, although others commence about three months in advance, and there is also a custom (prevalent among chasidim) for tefilin to be worn for the first time on the thirteenth birthday. For this reason there is a strong perceived correlation between the bar mitzva ceremony and the commandment of tefilin.
Klezmer wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, party bands Montgomery County ::
Klezmer Band Maryland, Live Klezmer music, Bar Mitzvah Music, Klezmer Wedding music, With that said, do you like Israeli and klezmer music? Do you like
http://www.kolharuach.com/HOME |
The service
Bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs usually take place on Shabbat (the Jewish Sabbath -- Saturday) morning in synagogue. Bar mitzvah boys stand on the bimah (prayer altar) and recite Maftir and Haftorah (a section of the Torah, the Jewish book of law and a section of the Prophets) in Hebrew.
Members of the boyâ ™s family are also called to the bimah to say a prayer. Once the bar mitzvah boy has finished, the congregation sing â ˜Mazeltov and Simantovâ ™, which is a popular Hebrew celebratory song, and ladies in the congregation will throw sweets onto the bimah. Itâ ™s a very emotional and joyous time for all involved.
Bat mitzvah and bat chayil girls are not called to read the Torah, but instead write and tell a story about a famous woman of the Bible, relating it to her personal development.
Bat mitzvahs are held before or after the main Shabbat service whilst bat chayils are held on a Sunday. Both boys and girls often have a large party on the Sunday evening to celebrate - normally a dinner and dance for friends and family.
lol
http://www.jewfaq.org/barmitz.htm
the fun part is that there is a bar involved...the bad part is you are apt to lose your foreskin...
Bring a nice present to the boy who is entering "manhood" (in Jewish faith).
it's like sitting thru a church service. you don't do anything unless you are participating with the family.
yyjtyjtytyjtyjjtyjtyjtdyjtyjtyjtyjtj
hi, i'm jewish and hat a bat mitzvah (girl version of bar mitzvah)
Service: depending on how religious the temple is, ther will be some or no english. there will be many prayers in hebrew and expect it to run between 1 1/2 to 3 hours. A bread called challah will be cut and everyone will sing together
Party: there will be a huge cake, fancy dresses and suits, tons of dancing and presentations. the parents will make a speech and everyone will dance a traditional jewish dance in circles and regular dances to today's music. also, there will be a 4 course meal and tons of decorations. you make have to opportunity to take pictures at photo booths. there will probably be a favor, like a sweatshirt or bag. have fun!
Watch and wonder.
Get Drunk... and snatch as many yamikuhs(sp) as you can..
Yeah i wouldnt go..
What happens at a bar/bat mitzvah?
If you have been invited to attend a bat or bah mitzvah celebration, here is a quick guide to whatâ ™s involved
I had my bar mitzvah so I'd be happy to tell you! you go to the temple, listen to the person having the bar mitzvah service chant, and afterwards, go to a party! oh, and a good present would be too give the person money in a multiple of 18. its good luck.
have fun^^
honestly, its just a celebration for someone turning 13, its just a normal party pretty much. just be yourself and they do a thing where they lift the kid up in a chair, just smile and watch lol
dont go to a jews party, god all they will be serving is penny cakes, penny drinks and other stuff made of pennies
 Nortel Unveils Vision, Strategy for Israeli High-Performance Net
 Busy Friday Leads to Strong Close for Net Stocks
|
