: Many girls complete a service project, such as organizing a neighborhood cleanup or volunteering at an animal shelter, to practice "repairing the world" ( Tikkun Olam ). Planning Timeline B'nai Mitzvah Guide - JUF – Together for good
A Bat Mitzvah (Hebrew for "daughter of commandment") marks the milestone when a 12-year-old Jewish girl becomes a legal adult under Jewish law, responsible for her own actions and religious obligations. Key Ceremonial Elements bat mitzvah
: She may lead parts of the service, including the Friday night or Saturday morning prayers. : Many girls complete a service project, such
: She delivers a speech that connects the weekly Torah portion to her own life and values. : She delivers a speech that connects the
: A central moment where she is called up for an Aliyah (blessing over the Torah) and chants the weekly portion.
