Bar Mitzvah (BAHR MITS-vuh)

Lit. son of the commandment. A boy who has achieved the age of 13 and is consequently obligated to observe the commandments. Also, a ceremony marking the fact that a boy has achieved this age.

See:

Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation

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