Batmitzvah
Batmitzvahs mark the symbolic transition from childhood to womanhood and celebrate the girl’s future role at the very heart of the Jewish home.
Overview
The term ‘Batmitzvah’ means ‘daughter of the commandments’ and it marks a girl’s entry into womanhood. Unlike boys who are Barmitzvah at 13, girls reach their Batmitzvah at the age of 12.
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The term ‘Batmitzvah’ means ‘daughter of the commandments’ and it marks a girl’s entry into womanhood. Unlike boys who are Barmitzvah at 13, girls reach their Batmitzvah at the age of 12.
