I recently attended the Bas Mitzvah of a girl at my shul. The meaning that her parents put into her celebration were touching, inspiring and a lesson to be learned for all.....

Bar & Bat Mitzvah
We need to ensure the Bar or Bat Mitzvah is more than just a one time event in a child's life. Rather, it is the impetus for change, accepting responsibility for G-d's mitzvot, and a time to view the world more globally.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art64095.asp

Please visit Judaism.bellaonline.com for even more great content about Judaism.

The forum is sooo quiet.... come shake things up:

http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=158

Thanks for reading. I appreciate your emails with your feedback and suggestions!

Lisa Pinkus, Judaism Editor
http://Judaism.bellaonline.com

One of hundreds of sites at BellaOnline.com