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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Quiz

How much do you know about this coming-of-age ceremony?

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Traditionally, being a bar/bat mitzvah meant that one was obligated to fulfill the mitzvot, or commandments. Today, boys and girls may mark this event by leading services, reading from the Torah, or doing community service projects.

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Question 1 of 10
The bar mitzvah ceremony dates back to
Question 2 of 10
Who first enacted Jewish confirmation ceremonies?
Question 3 of 10
Haftarah portions come from which set of books?
Question 4 of 10
When do many traditional Jews mark a child's reaching the age of majority?
Question 5 of 10
After the acceptance of mitzvot at 12, what does the Mishnah say is the next life step for a girl?
Question 6 of 10
Which of these is NOT a way for a bar/bat mitzvah party to be more socially responsible?
Question 7 of 10
What is the minimum age for a girl to have a bat mitzvah?
Question 8 of 10
Which of these is a bat mitzvah tradition among Chabad-Lubavitch families?
Question 9 of 10
According to the Mishnah, what is appropriate to begin at the age of 13?
Question 10 of 10
Which one of these statements is NOT true: The bat/bar mitzvah celebration marks the time when children are
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