Bat mitzva
In Jerusalem, a Bat Mitzvah celebration honors fatherless girls – and a long-term promise
At Colel Chabad’s annual 22 Shevat event, daughters of widows mark a milestone with music and joy, as organizers stress a commitment that extends far beyond a single day.
'I never had a bar mitzvah,' lone soldiers from Ethiopia to celebrate at the Western Wall
Forty-eight IDF orphans mark bnei mitzvah at Western Wall
From Yarka to New York: An IDF Orphan’s Journey of Healing
Child victims of terrorism celebrate bnei mitzva with the Rivlins
On Monday evening they continued a 15-year tradition of Israel’s presidents by hosting victims of terrorism who were celebrating their bar and bat mitzva.
Rapper Drake performs at New York bat mitzvah
Canadian-Jewish artist reportedly sang and danced with the unnamed girl on Saturday night at the Rainbow Room in Manhattan.
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.
