bar mitz·vah
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Definition of bar mitzvah
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a Jewish boy who reaches his 13th birthday and attains the age of religious duty and responsibility
2
: the initiatory ceremony recognizing a boy as a bar mitzvah
bar mitzvah
verb
bar mitzvahed;
bar mitzvahing
Definition of bar mitzvah (Entry 2 of 2)
: to administer the ceremony of bar mitzvah to
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bar mitzvah
noun
English Language Learners Definition of bar mitzvah
: a ceremony and celebration for a Jewish boy at the age of 13 when he takes on the religious duties and responsibilities of an adult
also
: a boy for whom a bar mitzvah is held
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bar mitz·vah
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Kids Definition of bar mitzvah
1
: a Jewish boy who at 13 years of age takes on religious responsibilities
2
: the ceremony recognizing a boy as a bar mitzvah