Judaism Bar Bat Mitzvah

# Judaism Bar Bat Mitzvah

## Core Definition and Theology
The Bar Mitzvah (for boys, age 13) and Bat Mitzvah (for girls, age 12/13) mark the transition to adult status in Jewish law (Halakha). The term literally translates to "Son/Daughter of the Commandment." At this threshold, the individual becomes morally and legally responsible for their own actions and the observance of the 613 Mitzvot.