A 13 year-old Orthodox Jewish boy recites the Torah during Bar Mitzvah.  His father and grandfather listen closely to make sure he doesn't make any mistakes. The Bar Mitzvah signals the coming of age for a young Jewish boy, they become responsible to observe the commandments of the Torah. It coincides with physical puberty and they begin to participate in all areas of Jewish life. A Bar mitzvah ceremony is a big occasion, the young boy reads a section from the Torah to his family and friends and a mitzvah meal is consumed.
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