These students of the faith put in a lot of hard work preparing for a special Shabbat service at their synagogue, in which they read aloud from the Torah and sometimes lead prayers or chants, too. Inspired? Create and share by tagging first, here’s a super-quick primer on the celebrations that might help, too:īar/bat mitzvah literally translates as “son/daughter of the commandments.” This rite marks their entry as adults into their faith community.

If you’re stumped on what to write in a bar/bat mitzvah card, this article has writing tips and ideas to get you going. When you write a personal message in your card to the bar or bat mitzvah, you’re adding to the joy and significance of their big day.

So you’ve got a bar mitzvah card or bat mitzvah card you need to sign? Mazel tov! Not only are these occasions inspiring to see and fun to take part in-they’re also a very big deal in the life of a person of the Jewish faith.