The Bar/Bat Mitzvah Survival Guide by Reisfeld, Randi - 1992

New York, NY: Citadel Press/Carol Publishing, 1992. First Edition, First Printing . Soft cover. Near Fine/None as Issued. Text/BRAND NEW & Bright. Softcover/NF w/faint cresasing to lower front corner. Honored traditions and social history. lBar mitzvah (Hebrew) is the Jewish, religious coming of age ritual for boys; .Bat mitzvah (Hebrew) is that for girls. In Jewish law, when a boy turns 13 years old, he becomes accountable for his own actions and becomes a bar mitzvah. Prior to that age, parents are held for their child's actions. It is therefore a moment of celebration as parents gives thanks to God for being exempt from heavenly punishment for their childr's sins. Randi Reisfeld offers a practical, informative, and humours look at this age-old, honored ritural, not excluding thank-you notes customary in contemporary times.196 pgs in 22 sectors, concluding with an Expense Chart and Glossary.

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