Bar mitzva
Bar Mitzvah in Israel: Why more families are choosing Israel for their Bar Mitzvah celebrations
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Forty-eight IDF orphans mark bnei mitzvah at Western Wall
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From Yarka to New York: An IDF Orphan’s Journey of Healing
The IDF Widows and Orphans Organization’s annual “Superheroes Trip” brings bereaved children together; for counselor Athar Aboreesh, it became a journey of healing too.
Border Police opens investigation into soldiers who appeared at Bar Mitzvah with weapons
The soldiers were filmed masked and wearing sunglasses, and were dancing to music performed by singer Lior Narkis, who was invited as a guest to the event.
123 orphan boys celebrate their Bar Mitzvah at the Western Wall
The war has left hundreds of Israeli families bereaved, and thousands of children facing life without their fathers. This year’s Colel Chabad Bar Mitzvah carried extra weight for boys who lost it all
Inside the world of high-end bar and bat mitzvahs in Philadelphia
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: “What I always guide my clients to do is not get sucked into the mitzvah machine. And keep the focus on the child,” said Jean Kintisch, owner of Pine Hill Events.
Released hostage Erez Kalderon marks bar mitzva as his father remains in Hamas captivity
The family was prepared to support Erez for his bar mitzvah without his father, who remains in Hamas captivity in Gaza.
Bob Marley’s grandson satisfies his soul at his bar mitzvah
Abraham Marley's mother, Orly Agai Marley, is Israeli, of Iranian-Jewish descent.
Colel Chabad holds annual bar mitzvah ceremony for children who have lost parents
Following the ceremony, the families were hosted at Jerusalem's International Convention Center and treated to a three course meal and concert.
Children of fallen Israeli heroes celebrate Bnei Mitzvah event at the Kotel
The event began before noon with the religious part of the ceremony, followed by some dancing to music and a meeting with President Herzog.
Israelis crying out with joy for returned hostages
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Or Akiva Branch celebrates festive Bar Mitzvah for four celebrants.
How Adam Sandler’s ‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’ drew on real-life Jewish celebrations
The production designer and the set decorator of Sandler's new movie were guided by a local consultant on the Jewish coming-of-age ceremony and crashed 10 parties within a matter of weeks.
