There are few events in Jewish life as significant as a bar or bat mitzvah, the coming-of-age milestone often celebrated alongside a party for family and friends. And for such an important occasion, ...

I remember that she wore a white silk suit and an emerald green shirt. She looked beautiful, my mother, standing in the center aisle of the synagogue, at my bat mitzvah. I remember staring out at her, ...

In this op-ed, Jay Saper explores a progressive approach to Bat Mitvah, as laid out in the new book, Questions to Ask Before Your Bat Mitzvah For many Jews growing up in the wake of the Trump ...

Helene Feldstein, 92, grew up immersed in Judaism, with a grandfather who was a rabbi and a cantor. Still, she had never dreamed of getting a bat mitzvah. “Seventy-five years ago, there was no thought ...

It was beautiful, spiritually uplifting and inspirational. Everyone present – family, close friends, community – was moved to tears. The emotions in the room were a magical blend of pride, joy and ...

Yael Palmon writes for the Features team at Collider. She is a pop culture enthusiast who has spent arguably too much time in front of the TV over the years, and has strong opinions about everything – ...

I was not supposed to like Netflix’s “You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah.” Here is why. Some 30 years ago, I created my own rabbinical cottage industry — observing and critiquing bar/bat mitzvah ...