Adult B'nai Mitzvah

an open Torah scroll

Over the last 20 years, adult b’nai mitzvah (pl.) have become increasingly popular. Many adults did not celebrate a b’nai mitzvah as a child. Often, planning their own child’s b’nai mitzvah motivates them to think about doing something for themselves as well. This section contains examples of adult b’nai mitzvah ceremonies, blessings, and articles on the topic.

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the words of the shema

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spools of thread in a loom

Originally written for the period of Teshuvah — return — preceding the High Holy Days

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