A Jewish way to mark life’s passages
Various congregrations in Israel recite this prayer in synagogue for a bat mitzvah. It is adapted from the standard Siddur Rinat Yisrael.
A traditional bat mitzvah prayer from the community of Florence, Italy
A traditional bat mitzvah prayer
A prayer to be said in synagogue for a mother who has newly given birth
These prayers are meant to be recited in synagogue as an introduction to birkat hagomel (a prayer said during the Torah service by one who has survived a dangerous situation) by someone who has suffered a miscarriage
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