bar mitzvah
The term "bar mitzvah" means "son of the commandment" in Hebrew, marking a Jewish boy's entry into religious adulthood at age 13.
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Definition
B2Religious Ceremony
(formal)A Jewish ritual and celebration marking a boy's 13th birthday, signifying his new religious responsibilities.
Example
- He read from the Torah during his bar mitzvah ceremony.
- The family hosted a large party to celebrate his bar mitzvah.
B2Judaism
(formal)A boy who has reached the age of 13 and is now obligated to observe Jewish commandments.
Example
- As a bar mitzvah, he now participates fully in synagogue services.
B2Religious Practice
(formal)To initiate someone into the responsibilities of Jewish adulthood through a specific ceremony.
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