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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A mitzvah is a good deed. She's not having a mitzvah. She's having a bat mitzvah. And you should learn about what a bat mitzvah is - it can't be compared to the Catholic milestones. Your attitude really rubs me the wrong way. [/quote]

I disagree. There is no religious requirement to have a huge party, and it's not a bad attitude not to want to spend tons of money on it. I had a medium-sized party at my own bat mitzvah and hated it. It was for my parents, not for me. And as a parent now, I cannot even contemplate dropping thousands on a party for a 12 year old.[/quote]

Many points here.
 1. Op really should get the language right.  It is a bat mitzvah, not a mitzvah.  It is a big deal and a family event.

2. You do not have to do a big party. It is not about the party. It is a big deal, thou and I f relatives come in you should feed them.

3. Like the Catholic events, it is a right of passage. It is similar in some ways, but also different. we are all proud of our kids on their day so stop comparing.

4. Your standard b.m. involves your kid standing up in front of everyone and chanting for a good fifteen minutes in Hebrew (Torah, haftarah, and blessings) giving a speech. It has an opportunity for relatives to also participate a bit.  If your kid is skilled and capable, she can lead some or all of the service.  I can tell you that it is overwhelming and wonderful to watch your scrawny young teen stand up before everyone and do all that.  My Catholic husband was blown away and loved the day.

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