Bar Mitzvah (or Bat Mitzvah) literally means son (or daughter) of the commandments. A young person attains adult status in our Jewish community, he/she becomes a bar or bat mitzvah, simply by reaching the age of 13. During the bar/bat mitzvah worship service, a young person accepts publicly, his or her transition to Jewish adulthood and the consequent responsibility for observing mitzvot.  While the ceremony typically occurs when a person is 13, it’s never too late to have a bar or bat mitzvah.  

Families will be contacted about setting a date for their child’s simcha, shortly after the child’s 11^th birthday. If you wish to discuss this sooner or if you have questions about our process, please contact Naomi Kurland at nkurland@agudasachim.org.