11/8/2010 While every child's birthday is important, there's one special moment in a Jewish girl or boy's young life that is often looked upon as a rite of passage - turning 13-years-old. This is the time for a fresh-faced youngster to celebrate entering adulthood with their closest friends and family.
6/3/2010 For children, every birthday is special. However, for Jewish boys and girls, there's one specific event they look forward to - turning thirteen. This is when most youngsters celebrate their bar and bat mitzvah, an experience that may be one of the most memorable of their lives.
5/3/2010 There comes a time in young Jewish boy or girl's life when they must step to the podium at their synagogue and read from torah in front of their close friends and family. Known as a bar or bat mitzvah, this requires years of study and months of intense preparation. At 13 years old, this can often be an intense experience.
3/24/2010 While being a teenager isn't easy, there are still important milestones for them to experience. Events such as a first dance, first sports game or a high school graduation are all moments certain people may remember forever.