Jordan Closes Tomb of Aaron Following ‘Jewish Rituals’ at Site
The same Waqf that encourages Israeli police to ban Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount, banned Jewish prayer in Aaron’s tomb
Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Penny
A dedicated group of 13-year-old young men joined together to collect funds to sponsor the Bar Mitzvah of an orphaned Israeli. With determination and creativity, the group raised AUS$2,034 (US$1,513.97 US).
45 Holocaust Survivors Celebrate Bar and Bat Mitzvahs at Western Wall for First Time
Because of the war, many Holocaust survivors never got to participate in the ceremony marking a Jewish boy’s or girl’s entrance to adulthood.
119 Orphans Celebrate Bar Mitzvahs Together at Western Wall
In Hebrew, “bar mitzvah” means “son of the commandments”. Once a Jewish boy reaches the age of 13, he is obligated to keep all Biblical commandments.
Poor Israeli Bar Mitzvah Boy “Just Wants to Be Like Other Children”
Hafuta arranged for Jacob to receive the tutoring he needed to learn the Torah portion. New clothing was purchased for the occasion along with the costly siddur, tallit and tefillin.
Mazal Tov! Teenaged Victims of Terror Celebrate Bar, Bat Mitzvahs Together in Jerusalem
President Reuven (Ruby) and Nechama Rivlin hosted a bar and bat mitzvah ceremony Monday at the president’s official residence in Jerusalem for children who have been victims of terror attacks.
Bar Mitzvah Boy Celebrates Coming-of-Age by “Adopting a Battalion”
As part of Gavin’s Bar Mitzvah celebrations, the family personally visited an Israeli army base.
President Rivlin Celebrates Bar and Bat Mitzvahs of 58 Terror Victims
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin recently hosted 58 such children who were either terror victims or bereaved family members, for a collective Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration at his residence in Jerusalem.
From Terror to Triumph: 13-Year-Old Victim of October Attack Celebrates Bar Mitzvah
Naor Shalev was left in critical condition after he was stabbed on October 12 while riding his bicycle by two Palestinian boys, ages 14 and 13.
God’s Eyes Are Always on the Land: Double Bar Mitzvah Kotel Coincidence
One of my jobs is to help English-speaking families from abroad make a Bar Mitzvah for their sons at the Kotel (Western Wall) in the Old City of Jerusalem.