bat mitzvah

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His best-known innovation—his introduction, in 1922, of the modern bat mitzvah, to mark the 12th birthdays of Jewish girls—is now standard practice in all but Orthodox synagogues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

My kid has her bat mitzvah in February.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 26, 2025

If it’s your niece’s bat mitzvah, it’s suddenly like: Are you supposed to give $18,000 instead of $360?

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

She didn’t think she needed to take her children’s bat mitzvah album or any family photos.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2025

Don’t get me wrong, she’s cool—I’m supposed to go to her bat mitzvah next year—but JP’s my best friend.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas