Ajeet Johal
Ms. Webb
Pre-AP English Period 3
2 December 2015
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The Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah is how a Jewish boy or girl formally enters puberty. They have a main requirements for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah which is religious and other are social but every Jewish child has some form of a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. A boy typically has their Bar Mitzvah when he is 13 and a girl has their Bat Mitzvah when she is 12. Through this not only do one's body change but also one's soul.
This ceremony is actually required by Jewish Law. In the Torah it says that when a boy reaches 13 and when a girl reaches 12 they must obey and follow the commandments. Bar Mitzvah translates into son the commandments (bat is duaghter). The child is seen as an adult and must obey the commandments of God. The reason for this is that obeying God’s commandments bring one closer to what is truly important, like family, community, and a relationship with God. This is the time when moral awareness and sensitivity fully develops,
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First one must complete a class of driver's-ed. After that one must go to the Department of Motor Vehicles and take the driving test. Having passed that one will receive their permit and can move on to the next step behind-the-wheel-training. That is where one will drive around their town with a certified instructor. After completing the required hours and waiting six months after receiving the permit one is allowed to drive. This is an important freedom because when one can drive he or she does not need to depend to anyone to go places. If a person wanted to go to a store or a friends house they have the freedom to drive there, as long as their parents allow them. Driving is a great responsibility and having it bestowed upon you symbolizes you are mature enough to handle it. At 16 many people have sweet 16 parties as well. This is a grand party to symbolize turning 16, not everyone has
right of passage for a thirteen year old jewish boy which is called bar mitzvah
Congratulations on turning fifteen and a half years old! I bet you are excited as I was back when I was fifteen and a half. With earning my Driver’s License, I feel like a more independent (and less dependent) person than if I did not. Knowing this, I knew I had to endure a long tedious process to actually get my license. Obtaining my Driver’s License has provided me with three key components: the freedom, the responsibility, and the dedication.
What is the specific teaching of the four day ceremony for puberty also known as the kinaalda in Navajo? When I was a little girl I did not have my own kinaalda, but I took part in it when I was young for my older sister had hers done. I never understood the full meaning of what the ceremony meant for a girl to transition into a lady. A kinaalda is when a girl takes part of the Navajo blessing way ceremony (Amrani. 1988. Web). The kinaalda translated into the “Puberty Ceremony” is considered interchangeable with both the girl and the ceremony (Amrani. 1988. Web). At this time, the young lady is not a child anymore. In the Navajo myth, changing women, who is identified as all living things on the earth’s surface, is the face for many women. She is used as a figure during the rite of passage when a girl turn into a lady (Amrani. 1988. Web). Even though it is a good way to bring everyone together and relive our tradition, there is more to a puberty ceremony than just changing into an adult, because there is a lot that goes on in the four day ceremony. It is in our tradition, and there is a meaning to why we change from adolescence to adulthood.
At the time of our Bat Mitzvah, we as Jewish women are encouraged to look to influential and inspirational Jewish women, such as Esther, for guidance and strength. A Bat Mitzvah is a Jewish ritual in which a female immediately upon the age of 12 becomes an adult or a “daughter of the mitzvah” (Cahabad.org, 2016) (Pelaia, 2014). This ritual marks the beginning of a lifetime of devotion to the Jewish religion and with this comes the exploration of your own personal purpose that was given to you by God (Rich, 2011). Esther, a woman of the scripture, exemplifies what it means to be a Jewish woman and therefore would be an appropriate addition to my Bat Mitzvah ceremony and following this will continue to provide inspiration as I journey through life.
The Bar Mitzvah will be called up for a special Aliyah which involves reciting the blessing both before and after the reading of the Torah and will normally also read from the Torah itself. In addition to this the boy will also chant the Haftarah, the blessings and reading from a passage of the Prophetic writings . In addition to this, the Bar Mitzvah is presented with a tallit as a sign of distinction. The strands and knots at each corner represent the Torah’s 613 regulations. He also receives a prayer book. The Aliyah and receiving of items is considered to be the most important part of the
In the United States, this procedure is also done but without a religious purpose. The boys in this case are commonly newborn. This practice became popular after medical groups claimed that there were many health benefits that came with circumcision. Though it has been proven otherwise, it is still a common practice in the U.S. fueled by ignorance. Circumcision is an unnecessary surgery that leads to psychological problems, issues with sexual activities and lasting physical damage.
The Bat Mitzvah ceremony of L. S. started with traditional Jewish prayers that were sung by the Cantor of the synagogue. This was followed by L.S. reading from a prayer book in Hebrew and in English and singing, both alone and together, with the Cantor and the congregation. Once the series of prayers was completed, the Rabbi gave thanks to God, called a couple that would soon be entering the wedding canopy huppah to the bimah for a blessing before staring the Bat Mitzvah ceremony. The Rabbi recited a prayer before the reading of the Torah by L.S., the Bat Mitzvah. The Rabbi then invited two members of the congregation join him on the bimah (platform where the Torah is read) to assist him with the opening of the Ark where the Torah is kept.
Driving is something people do everyday. Although many people do it well, some do not, that being said the legal age to drive should be raised to twenty one years of age. The driving age should be raised because teens at the ages of fourteen through twenty should not be behind the wheel for the simple fact that they are just too young and too inexperienced to drive, also someone of that age can get more distracted than a person who is twenty-one or older and has had some time to mature and become responsible enough to operate a motor vehicle. “In the United States, 16–19-year-olds have the highest incidence of motor vehicle deaths among licensed drivers and motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 15–20-year-olds.” (Haggerty
During a strenuous trek in the mountains, a teenage boy dies of starvation. A girl wearing an elegant gown completes a dance with her father. Both of these things come from rites of passage. Why are they so different? Rites of passage are almost as diverse and widespread as individual cultures. Depending on cultural values, initiation into adulthood varies immensely. Unquestionably, all rites of passage start with the same purpose. The goal is to bring a child into adulthood. However, the process might be redundant or even harmful. Some rites of passage should continue to be practiced, like the Quinceañera and Bar Mitzvah, because they have strong benefits and cultural value while others, like hazing and cutting should not because they can harm and possibly kill people.
This Shabbat tradition is derived from the Berachah of God "King of the universe, who hast hallowed us by the commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Sabbath lights. " Before the Shabbat meal, the father blesses the children. This is to pray that they will grow up to follow the examples of noble men and women of Jewish history. The father then recites the Kiddush. This is a blessing to thank God for giving Jews Shabbat.
Can you remember when you got your driver?s license? From what I can remember getting my license was one of the most exciting things in my life. Having your license means having more freedom. If I didn?t have my license my life would be very different. To get your license you need to take the class, pass the written test, take behind the wheel, and finally take your driving test.
Those milestones being things such as a bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah. A bar mitzvah is celebrated for young boys turning thirteen. Bar mitzvah means, “son of mitzvah.” (Chabad.org). The representation of the bar mitzvah is to show that the boy is no longer a boy, but he is now a man.
... this ritual has effectively used numerous symbols and recognized dramatic elements to transform the child and celebrate the start of a new developed life.
Christening is a ceremonial dedication of a baby to God. This is usually performed on children as early as a few days old to eighteen month olds. The parents and godparents come forward and promise to take care of the child in the event that they are unable. They vow to bring that child up in the way of the Lord. A certificate is signed by the pastor or minister in order to document the
How old is it to drive? Most would argue the legal driving age of sixteen seems appropriate for someone to begin taking the wheel, while others say that twenty-one is a more sufficient age. Even though raising or maintaining the driving age at sixteen contains both pros and cons, major facts need to come to consideration if the driving age ever increases. As a teenager driving, I believe that people wanting to raise the driving age do not realize the negative effect that that would cause. For instance, if the age increased, teenagers would lose independence and freedom, parents would have to sacrifice their time and freedom, and even though teenagers die in car crashes every year, it would not decrease the overall number of deaths per year.