bath mitzvah

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • (Judaism) A coming-of-age ceremony: A "bat mitzvah" is a Jewish religious ceremony and celebration that marks a girl's 12th birthday, signifying her transition into adulthood and her new responsibility for observing Jewish commandments (mitzvot).
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • We attended Sarah's bat mitzvah last Saturday.
    • Her bat mitzvah ceremony was held at the synagogue.
    • Preparing for a bat mitzvah involves studying Hebrew and Jewish law.
Advanced Usage
  • "to have a bat mitzvah": To be the subject of this ceremony.
    • My daughter will have her bat mitzvah next year.
  • As a modifier: Used adjectivally to describe elements related to the ceremony.
    • The bat mitzvah party was a great success.
    • She gave a beautiful bat mitzvah speech.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bat Mitzvah (alternative spelling): The more common transliteration from Hebrew.
  • Bar mitzvah (noun): The equivalent ceremony for a Jewish boy, occurring at age 13.
  • B'nai mitzvah (plural noun): The plural form, often used for a group ceremony or to refer collectively to bar and bat mitzvahs.
Synonyms
  • Coming-of-age ceremony: A general term for rituals marking the transition from childhood to adulthood.
  • Initiation rite: A formal ceremony marking admission into a new status.
Notes on Usage
  • The term "bat mitzvah" (daughter of the commandment) also refers to the girl herself after she has undergone the ceremony.
    • After her ceremony, she is a bat mitzvah.
  • The event is both a religious ritual and a major social celebration within Jewish communities.
Noun
  1. (Judaism) an initiation ceremony marking the 12th birthday of a Jewish girl and signifying the beginning of religious responsibility

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