Your browser does not support JavaScript! What age is a Bar Mitzvah?

13 Years Old

A Bar Mitzvah ceremony is traditionally held when the Bar Mitzvah turns 13 years old. This age is considered the point at which he is responsible for observing the commandments of Jewish law and is recognized as having reached religious adulthood within the Jewish community.

What age is a Bat Mitzvah?

A Bat Mitzvah (Jewish girl coming of age), traditionally, has their Bat Mitzvah celebration at 11 – 12 years old.

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