| Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah: The Ceremony, the Party, and How the Day Came to Be Contributor(s): Metter, Bert (Author), Reilly, Joan (Illustrator), Friedman, Marvin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0618767738 ISBN-13: 9780618767731 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $8.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2007 Annotation: In some places, bar and bat mitzvahs are rivaled only by proms as the most important social event in many teens' lives. Parties celebrating the occasion can range from humble cookies-and-punch receptions to lavish catered affairs with elaborate themes and celebrity guests. But more important, bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs are serious religious ceremonies, with rich histories and deep significance to the participants. Here is a warmly written discussion of these important Jewish coming-of-age rituals, their historical backgrounds and evolution. A special chapter features the reminiscences of well-known actors, television personalities, and sports figures about their own bar and bat mitzvahs. Joan Reilly's lively black-and-white drawings perfectly illustrate the details of the event and the celebrations. This concise, informative book will help children preparing for their bar and bat mitzvahs--as well as their families and friends--understand and appreciate this rich, spiritual occasion. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Judaism - Juvenile Nonfiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Religious - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology |
| Dewey: 296.442 |
| Physical Information: 0.22" H x 5.62" W x 8.16" (0.22 lbs) 80 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish - Event - Bar/Bat Mitzvah |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In some places, bar and bat mitzvahs are rivaled only by proms as the most important social event in many teens' lives. Parties celebrating the occasion can range from humble cookies-and-punch receptions to lavish catered affairs with elaborate themes and celebrity guests. But more important, bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs are serious religious ceremonies, with rich histories and deep significance to the participants. Here is a warmly written discussion of these important Jewish coming-of-age rituals, their historical backgrounds and evolution. A special chapter features the reminiscences of well-known actors, television personalities, and sports figures about their own bar and bat mitzvahs. Joan Reilly's lively black-and-white drawings perfectly illustrate the details of the event and the celebrations. This concise, informative book will help children preparing for their bar and bat mitzvahs--as well as their families and friends--understand and appreciate this rich, spiritual occasion. |