Bat / Bar / B - Mitzvah
Mazel Tov!
The Bat, Bar & Bnai Mitzvah celebration is a moment in the Jewish life cycle that deeply defines a young person’s Jewish identity. The words Bat & Bar Mitzvah literally mean “Daughter & Son of the Mitzvah.” The words Bnai Mitzvah is a gender inclusive way to say “Children of the Mitzvah.”
The celebration often includes a ceremony where the child chants from a Torah scroll & gives a teaching to those present. Preparation sometimes includes a social justice project. And the milestone is marked with a festive party.
Whether you go big or small, the goal is to support and encourage a young person as they assume a greater maturity in their connection to Torah, Jewish identity and Culture.
This sterling silver necklace is inscribed in Hebrew, with "Chai" or Life on the front and "18" on the back. The ancient process known as 'gematria' assigns numeric values to the Hebrew alphabet so that each word is attributed to a number. Eighteen is the sum of the letters in the word 'Chai' and is therefore the lucky number for Life.
Gifts are often made in denominations of eighteen for this reason. Giving this symbol conveys your best wishes to the recipient to have a long and full life.
Sterling Silver
Square Pendant Size 3/4"
Chain Length 18"
Made in the USA
by Laurel Elliot