Bar Mitzvah

The Jewish billionaire Bill Ackman, chairman of one of the world's largest hedge funds, decided to mark his Bar Mitzvah in a unique way.

What did a Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration look like during the Holocaust? Survivor Bella Shaffer shares powerful family memories from those darkest times.

The tefillin were hidden, and the Torah reading was done in secret. As a treat, there was some hummus. This is how young Moshe Porat experienced his Bar Mitzvah day. This week, he is eager to recount his incredible story and pass it on to younger generations.

What is truly happening to Jewish education in American culture, and why did Jewish-American comedian Adam Sandler's 'innocent' act of blessing the Torah live create such a stir among an American Orthodox blogger?

What is faith, and how does it manifest in the lives of believers? This intriguing question is explored by Oprah Winfrey in her reality TV series about 'Belief.' So who is the 13-year-old Jewish boy who captivated the audience on her show?

Understanding the laws for children not yet Bar Mitzvah: Can they put on tefillin? Can they complete a minyan or join in Kaddish and Kedusha?

Esteemed actor Ze'ev Revach attends a Bar Mitzvah ceremony of an orphaned teen at the Baba Sali synagogue in Netivot. Singer Assaf Shefer reflects: "We were blessed to bring joy."