Bar Mitzvah Traditions
Sure,
Bar Mitzvahs are steeped in tradition. But while
your son is busy practicing their Haftara, do
you really remember what this rite of passage
is all about? From Shabbat service to Seudat Mitzvah,
here's your own refresher course.
Bar
Mitzvah
This rite of passage usually occurs when a Jewish
boy reaches the age of 13. The words Bar Mitzvah
translate to "son of the commandment,"
and refer to a time when a child reaches the level
of maturity where he or she can be responsible
for oneself and one's actions according to Jewish
law.
Shabbat Service
Depending on the type of Jewish faith practiced
-- Orthodox, Reform, Conservative, or Hasidic
-- a boy may celebrate his Bar Mitzvah by performing
traditional rituals during Shabbat (Hebrew for
"Sabbath") service. This type of service
is usually scheduled for the first Saturday after
the boy's 13th birthday.
First Aliyah
The first aliyah (meaning "going up"
in Hebrew) refers to the first time a Jewish boy
performs ritual observances during services. These
observances can include: reciting a traditional
Jewish blessing; reading from the Torah (the first
five books of the Bible); reciting the Haftarah
(a reading from The Prophets, which also includes
a traditional chant); presenting a Drash (a short
speech, which usually starts "Today I am
a man"); and leading part of the prayer services.
The Tallit and Yarmulke
Traditional Bar Mitzvah attire for a Jewish boy
includes a yarmulke (a small cap), which is traditionally
worn by all males in attendance, and a tallit
(a traditional Jewish prayer shawl) that can be
worn over a suit.
Bar Mitzvah Gifts
Gifts for a Jewish boy are usually given at the
reception and may come in monetary form in multiples
of 18 (a Hebrew number considered to be very lucky
in Jewish tradition).
Seudat Mitzvah
The Seudat Mitzvah is a "mitzvah meal"
that may take place in the hall of a synagogue,
or at another venue. Depending on budget, a Seudat
Mitzvah may be similar to a wedding reception,
complete with a DJ, florist, photographer, and
a 100-plus guest list. No matter what form the
celebration takes, the meal served is usually
kosher.
Motzi
After guests have settled into their seats for
the celebration, a rabbi will give a Motzi (a
traditional Jewish blessing) over the hallah (a
braided loaf of egg bread) before the meal is
served.
Candle Lighting Ceremony
At the reception, the celebrant usually honors
family members and friends by lighting up to 14
candles (13 plus one for good luck) for each honoree,
beginning with the grandparents. Before lighting
each candle, the celebrant may also make a small
speech describing how each person affected his
life thus far.
The Hora
This celebratory circle dance, also popular at
weddings, hoists the Jewish boy celebrating his
Bar Mitzvah onto a chair high above the guests.
After the celebrant is given his due, siblings
and parents may also be hoisted up in chairs.
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