bat mitzvah

bat mitzvah

noun

A bat mitzvah is a Jewish coming of age ceremony for a girl who has reached the age of 12 or 13, symbolizing her transition into adulthood and marking her acceptance of religious responsibilities.

 

Example

  1. Rachel is having her bat mitzvah next month, and her parents are preparing a big celebration.
  2. The bat mitzvah is a traditional Jewish ceremony that recognizes a young woman's passage into adulthood.
  3. At her bat mitzvah, Sarah will read from the Torah and lead the congregation in prayer, symbolizing her newfound responsibilities as a Jewish adult.