Bar Mitzvah - Presentation

Name of the celebration. Did the name come from anywhere?

The Term "Bar Mitzvah" liturally means "son of a commandment" in Hebrew. It refersto a young man who has reached the age whereby, according to jewish law, he is now obligated to observe all of the statutes and rules of jewish law.

Why do they celebrate it? What does it signify?
   

The Bar mitzvah commemorates a 13 year old Jewish male's responsibilities to observe the Torah and it's Mitzvos. whereby he is accountable for his own actions as a jew and is deserving of merit according to his growth as a lifetime commitment towards leaning more about his faith, culture, and purpose . They Celebrate at that age because it is a tradition that they are becoming a young adult or Manhood / Womanhood.

When do they celebrate this? How often? How long does it last?

They celebrate Bar Mitzvah at age 13. The service lasts up too 2 hours and up.

 Do they wear anything special?
Boys and men should wear coats and ties; girls and women should wear skirts, dresses or suits.It is traditional for men to wear a kippah (skullcap) in the sanctuary of a synagogue. While it is not required for non-Jews to wear them in most synagogues, it is a sign of respect to do so.
Do they eat anything special?

After the service, a big feast is prepared for the celebrations afterwards. They eat a lot of traditional Jewish food.The range of food they eat is soups, breads and cakes, meats and fats, sweet and confections and some side dishes.

 

Do they have a service/ceremony? What happens in the service/ceremony?

There is a special B'nai Mitzvah service/ceremony in the Synagogue. During this time the boy reads the torah in hebrew,before recieving a blessing from their father. This blessing means that their father is no longer responsible for the child's sins.