Bar Mitzvah

Pronunciation: /bɑr ˈmɪtsvə/

Definitions of bar mitzvah

noun a Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for boys, typically held at the age of thirteen

Example Sentences

A1 A bar mitzvah is a special ceremony for Jewish boys when they turn thirteen.

A2 My cousin had his bar mitzvah last year and it was a big celebration.

B1 Preparing for a bar mitzvah involves studying Hebrew and learning about Jewish traditions.

B2 The bar mitzvah boy read from the Torah during the ceremony in front of family and friends.

C1 The bar mitzvah reception was held at a fancy hotel with a live band and delicious food.

C2 Attending a bar mitzvah in Israel is a unique cultural experience that I will never forget.

Examples of bar mitzvah in a Sentence

formal The young boy prepared for his bar mitzvah ceremony, a significant milestone in his Jewish faith.

informal I'm looking forward to attending my cousin's bar mitzvah next weekend.

slang Did you see the awesome gifts I got at Jake's bar mitzvah? It was lit!

figurative Reaching the age of thirteen felt like my own personal bar mitzvah, a moment of coming of age and responsibility.

Grammatical Forms of bar mitzvah

• plural: bar mitzvahs
• comparative: more bar mitzvah
• superlative: most bar mitzvah
• present tense: bar mitzvahs
• future tense: will bar mitzvah
• perfect tense: has bar mitzvahed
• continuous tense: is bar mitzvahing
• singular: bar mitzvah
• positive degree: bar mitzvah
• infinitive: to bar mitzvah
• gerund: bar mitzvahing
• participle: bar mitzvahed

Origin and Evolution of bar mitzvah

First Known Use: 1350 year

Language of Origin: Hebrew

Story behind the word: The term 'bar mitzvah' originates from Hebrew, with 'bar' meaning 'son' and 'mitzvah' meaning 'commandment'. It refers to the Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for boys when they reach the age of religious maturity.

Evolution of the word: The term 'bar mitzvah' has retained its original meaning and usage within the Jewish community, signifying the transition to adulthood and the responsibilities that come with it. However, it has also become more widely recognized in popular culture and is often used to refer to the celebration or party held in honor of a boy's bar mitzvah.