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ancient, wonderful right of passage Ask the Rabbi - What is Bar Mitzvah? From Rabbi Jeremy Storch One of the best known traditions of the Jewish people is that of a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. “Bar” is an Aramaic word for “son” and “Bat” is Hebrew for “daughter”. “Mitzvah” is Hebrew for “commandment”. This is a special time where a child takes responsibility for his or her own spiritual life, a crossing over from childhood to adulthood. The most detailed description of a Bar Mitzvah in the Scripture is in the New Testament, the Bar Mitzvah of Yeshua the Messiah. (See Luke 2:41-47). In the Torah, the primary age of significance was age 20, when a male was fit for military experience, counted in the census, and obligated to give a half-shekel for the upkeep of the Temple (Exodus 30:14, Numbers 1:3). The term “bar mitzvah” occurs in the Talmud as a legal concept. A boy of this age could perform acts such as being a member of the rabbinic court and he may even buy and sell property. According to the Midrash, thirteen was the age at which Abraham rejected idolatry and set out on his own spiritual path and Jacob committed himself to a life of Torah study. Today, in many Jewish and Messianic synagogues, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah candidate would be called up to the Torah, and lead the congregation in prayer. Having accomplished the task of chanting the Scriptures, the honoree presents the "sermon" or “teaching”, and thanks family and friends for participating. As with weddings or other life events, it is common to give the Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrant a gift. Common gifts include books, writing implements, savings bonds, or gift certificates. Because the Hebrew word for “life” (“chai”) is also the number 18, monetary gifts in multiples of $18.00 (ie. $18, $36, $180, etc.) are considered appropriate. To contact Jeremy for ministry in your congregation, for a radio or television interview or other special event, or for information on his albums or teachings, please call or email: The Tabernacle Branson’s Messianic Congregation 256 Church Road Branson, MO 65616 (417) 334-7373 info@thetabernacleinbranson.com TheTabernacleInBranson.com God in his love desires to predestine (elect and save) all people to be together with him forever but he does not force anybody to have a relationship with Him. Wommack Monument Company 16020 U.S. 160, Forsyth, MO (417) 546-4604 www.FatDaddyBBQ.net Mon. Thu. 7a8p Fri. 6 am – 9 pm Sat. 6 am – 9 pm Sun. 7am – 3 pm Award winning BBQ is famous in the Branson Tri- Lakes area and is home of award winning bbq, hamburgers, catfish and stuffed baked potatoes. CONSIGNMENT CLOTHING EXCHANGE (417) 335-4370 www.ConsignmentClothing Exchange.com Where Affordable Fashion Works for You No extra room in the closet? Great clothes you don't wear? Quality pre owned clothing and accessories for Men, Ladies, Plus and Juniors 100's of new "Spring and Summer" items put out on our sales floor daily 4370 Gretna Road • Branson, MO Located in The Shoppes at Branson Meadows outlet mall Express your love with a quality monument of faith (800) 3469875 Jason’s Hardwood Floors New Construction & Remodels • Install • Sand & Finish • Refinish (870) 504-0794 @Jason’sHardwoodFloors 20 WWW.AMERICAN CHRISTIAN VOICE.COM | VOL.14 #2
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