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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
Adult bar/bat mitzvahs have gained popularity in the last
Question 2 of 10
When do many traditional Jews mark a child's reaching the age of majority?
Question 3 of 10
The first mention of a bar mitzvah party is found in which Jewish text?
Question 4 of 10
When did the first bar mitzvah ceremonies occur?
Question 5 of 10
Who had the first known public celebration of a bat mitzvah in the United States?
Question 6 of 10
The first bat mitzvah in the United States took place in
Question 7 of 10
The bar mitzvah ceremony dates back to
Question 8 of 10
True or false: The rabbis of the Middle Ages enacted laws to limit spending on bar mitzvah festivities.
Question 9 of 10
According to the Mishnah, what is appropriate to begin at the age of 13?
Question 10 of 10
What is the minimum age for a girl to have a bat mitzvah?
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