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.

An IDF orphan, wearing a beret from the Nachal Brigade, celebrating his bar mitzvah at the Kotel in Jerusalem, October 20, 2025.
Athar Aboreesh worked as a counselor on the IDFWO’s Superheroes Trip.

From Yarka to New York: An IDF Orphan’s Journey of Healing

THE WRITER’S daughter Ya’ara Tehila, of whom he is very proud.

'The daughter of kings and queens': A letter to my daughter on her bat mitzvah

PLANNERS HAVE said that celebrations for bar and bat mitzvahs are increasingly held at unique venues, such as nightclubs in Center City, stadiums in South Philadelphia, or music venues like the Fillmore.

Inside the world of high-end bar and bat mitzvahs in Philadelphia


Lonely teen of faith

The Jerusalem Post

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.

An Israeli flag at a memorial for the victims of the deadly attacks in front of the synagogue in Krystalgade in Copenhagen

When your synagogue reaches bat mitzva

A grownup synagogue which has taken its place in the Jerusalem landscape.

Torah scrolls from Iraqi Jews 370

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.

Bomb found in Bat Yam.

East meets west meets machine

The bar mitzva edition of the Tzlilei Yaldut Festival promises to delight children with its impressive lineup.

SARIT HADAD is doing a show that is entirely designed for ch

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.

ELINOR LIPMAN

'Outstanding' bar mitzva speech contest launched

Contest held by Education Ministry is aimed to improve teens' writing and public speaking skills.

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The evolution of the bat mitzva

Museum showcases collection of personal stories on a tradition that paralleled the American feminist movement.

JUDITH GINSBERG (left) and Adele Wall Ginsberg 521

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.

Eliezar 'Lay Z' Grodon

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.

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