(noun) The ceremony marking the transition in status from child to young adult in 'Lantean society. Conducted once an individual has successfully completed 'Basic Training' on The Mainland at the age of 13. The title of the ceremony originates in Jewish religious practices, but the ceremony itself is secular on Atlantis.
Literally “son/daughter of the commandment”. The ceremony celebrating a 13 year old's religious coming of age.
Coming of age, one responsible for the commandments. At the age of 13 for a boy and 12 for a girl, s/he obtains the age of Jewish majority and is obligated to all the commandments. Usually celebrated with an aliya to the Torah and other festivities. In many communities both bar and bat mitzvah are celebrated at age 13.
age of religious majority when one is responsible for fulfilling the mitzvot; this occurs at 13 years and 1 day
(BAR/BAT mits-VAH); pl. b’nai Mitzvah (buh-NAY MITS-vah) The “coming of age†ritual for boys and girls (typically, at age 13) usually marked by the child leading a Shabbat service and reading from the Torah. Literally, “son/daughter of the commandment.
Religious rite whereby a Jewish child enters adulthood.
Ceremony marking a child's reaching the age of religious adulthood.
Coming of age (13) for boys and girls is marked by being called up to the torah and leading the congregation in worship as an adult where capable.
Coming of age for a Jewish boy/girl