For many young Jewish girls, the bat mitzvah is a significant ... families and friends often celebrate with a reception or ...

It happens around sixth grade — your child receives his or her first invitation to a bar or bat mitzvah ... rule of thumb is to dress somewhat conservatively. For girls, this means a dress ...

The bat mitzvah is a coming-of-age ceremony for Jewish girls—one that celebrates their ... affairs compared to the standard birthday party. There are few guarantees in life, but I can tell ...