BAT MITSVAH/BAT CHAYIL

• What does Bat Mitzvah mean?

  Daughter of the Commandment
• At what age does a girl reach adulthood in the context of Bat Mitzvah?

  Age twelve
• How is Bat Mitzvah typically celebrated?

  With a synagogue service and family celebration
• What is the tzizit related to?

  The duty to wear fringes on clothes
• Which book of the Torah mentions tzizit?

  Numbers
• How have Bat Mitzvah ceremonies changed over time?

  They are becoming increasingly common for girls
• What are the main components of a Bat Mitzvah ceremony?

  1. Special service in the synagogue
  2. Presentation of the girl's learning
  3. Reading from the Torah scrolls (in Reform Judaism)
• How do Bat Mitzvahs for girls compare to Bar Mitzvahs for boys?

  Bat Mitzvahs are usually smaller in scale
• What can girls do in Reform Judaism after their Bat Mitzvah?

  Be part of the minyan and read from the Torah
• What does the Bat Mitzvah ceremony signify for the girl?

  She is taking on extra responsibilities
• What are the main symbols associated with Bat Mitzvah?

  • Tallit: reminder of Numbers 15
  • Kiddush cup: used in wine blessing at Shabbat
• What is the purpose of the Kiddush cup in Bat Mitzvah?

  It reminds the girl of her adult responsibilities