Bat mitzva
Forty-eight IDF orphans mark bnei mitzvah at Western Wall
Forty-eight children who lost a parent in IDF service marked their bnei mitzvah at the Western Wall in a ceremony of unity and remembrance.
From Yarka to New York: An IDF Orphan’s Journey of Healing
'The daughter of kings and queens': A letter to my daughter on her bat mitzvah
Inside the world of high-end bar and bat mitzvahs in Philadelphia
Lonely teen of faith
After Copenhagen terror attack, Danish girl celebrates disrupted bat mitzva in Jerusalem
Hannah Bentow was celebrating at the Danish capital’s central synagogue last month when a gunman shot an Israeli-Dane security guard stationed at the entrance, forcing party-goers to run and hide.
When your synagogue reaches bat mitzva
A grownup synagogue which has taken its place in the Jerusalem landscape.
Prosecutors: Teenage boy plotted to blow up a man who hurt his older brother
Contrary to reports claiming the brother put the teen up to the crime, the indictment confirms that the boy himself initiated the attempted murder.
East meets west meets machine
The bar mitzva edition of the Tzlilei Yaldut Festival promises to delight children with its impressive lineup.
Meet Elinor Lipman
In her essays, the novelist’s family members are introduced with prose that makes you feel like you are sitting in a recliner in her living room.
'Outstanding' bar mitzva speech contest launched
Contest held by Education Ministry is aimed to improve teens' writing and public speaking skills.
The evolution of the bat mitzva
Museum showcases collection of personal stories on a tradition that paralleled the American feminist movement.
Former basketball star hopes to score with musical ode
Eliezar ‘Lay Z’ Gordon sings jazzy gospel song about the "Holy Land" to attract Christian visitors.
Bat mitzva girl donates her hair to wig for cancer patient
Salon owner calls on anyone with long hair to follow Keren Urzach’s example.