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Cultures around the world celebrate rituals that honor children as they come of age, and Judaism is no exception. While many people may be familiar with the concept of becoming b’nai mitzvah, there is so much depth and history behind

this ritual moment that many may be unfamiliar with. 

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This ceremony was originally created as a way to mark the transition from childhood to Jewish adulthood, and the obligations and responsibilities that came with it. At that time, only men were obligated to certain mitzvot (commandments) so a Jewish boy would become bar mitzvah (bar meaning “son” and mitzvah meaning “commandment”) at age 13, which was considered the age of maturity.

*Text Taken from  https://reformjudaism.org/beliefs-practices/lifecycle-rituals/religious-education-rituals/bar-and-bat-mitzvah