Abstract
The article focuses on the historical and cultural evolution of the bar and bat mitzvah ceremonies, exploring their significance, origins, and development over time. Topics include the transition of these ceremonies from simple religious rituals to elaborate social events, the shifting focus from synagogue services to extravagant celebrations, and the ongoing debate over the appropriateness and expense of modern bar mitzvah parties.
| Translated title of the contribution | Bar Mitzvas Come of Age: Thirteenth birthdays haven't always been cause for Jewish celebration. When were the first bar and bat mitzva ceremonies, and why their enduring appeal even among otherwise unaffiliated Jews? |
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| Original language | Hebrew |
| Pages (from-to) | 24-35 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | סגולה: מגזין ישראלי להיסטוריה |
| Volume | 153 |
| State | Published - 2023 |
IHP Publications
- ihp
- Bar mitzvah
- Birthday parties
- Festivals
- Jews -- History -- Middle Ages, 500-1500
- Rites and ceremonies
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אירוע להשקת ספרו של פרופ' חזקי שוהם
Shoham, H., Goldin, O., Sasson_Levy, O., Irshai, R. & Hazan, H.
13/06/23
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