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The Meaning and Significance of a Bar Mitzvah

On turning thirteen, a Jewish boy experiences a significant milestone celebrated in the form of a Bar Mitzvah. The Hebrew word ‘Bar Mitzvah’ translates to ‘son of the commandment,’ which emphasises the importance of the religious and symbolic obligations he will now have to take on for himself. Traditionally, a Bar Mitzvah is a spiritual event where the bar mitzvah and his family celebrate his transition from childhood to adulthood.