BAR MITZVAH


Meaning of BAR MITZVAH in English

[ bα:'mɪtsvə ]

■ noun the religious initiation ceremony of a Jewish boy who has reached the age of 13.

■ verb administer this ceremony to.

Origin

from Heb. bar miṛwāh , lit. 'son of the commandment'.

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