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		Entering Adulthood - the Bar and Bat Mitzvah By Aron Moss How can a 12 or 13 year old be considered an adult? What suddenly happens at age 12/13? 5 Comments



		A 13 Year Old Adult – Whom Are You Fooling? By Naftali Silberberg Why does Judaism consider a thirteen year old boy and a twelve year old girl to be full- fledged adults? What is there to be gained from blatantly disregarding reality?



		An Unreasonable Source Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Why would an irrational, irresponsible and legally questionable act serve as the precedent by which to measure reasonability and legal responsibility? 2 Comments



		Da'at The Knowing I By Tzvi Freeman Why do we become a bar mitzvah at adolescence? Because something dramatic happens to our minds at this time: A sort of awakening, a consciousness, a realization that "I exist" 4 Comments



		Get a Life! By Yanki Tauber "You get a comfortable salary, full health benefits, free day care and spa privileges, 31 days annual paid vacation. You have no duties and responsibilities -- you don't even have to come to work." Would you want this job? 5 Comments



		What is the Origin of the Bar Mitzvah celebration? By Baruch S. Davidson When did Jews start celebrating Bar-Mitzvahs? 9 Comments



		Adulthood By Tzvi Freeman Sagacious advice given to a son on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah.



		Bat Mitzvah for an Adult By Chani Benjaminson I am a young adult woman, not affiliated with any branch of Judaism. I have heard of adults becoming bar/bat mitzvah and am enquiring whether this is possible with Chabad...

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