{"product_id":"bar-mitzvah-bat-mitzvah-bertram-metter-9780618767731","title":"Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah: The Ceremony, the Party, and How the Day Came to Be","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn some places, bar and bat mitzvahs are rivaled only by proms as the most important social event in many teens' lives. Parties celebrating the occasion can range from humble cookies-and-punch receptions to lavish catered affairs with elaborate themes and celebrity guests. But more important, bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs are serious religious ceremonies, with rich histories and deep significance to the participants. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere is a warmly written discussion of these important Jewish coming-of-age rituals, their historical backgrounds and evolution. A special chapter features the reminiscences of well-known actors, television personalities, and sports figures about their own bar and bat mitzvahs. Joan Reilly's lively black-and-white drawings perfectly illustrate the details of the event and the celebrations. This concise, informative book will help children preparing for their bar and bat mitzvahs--as well as their families and friends--understand and appreciate this rich, spiritual occasion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bert Metter, Marvin Friedman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0618767738\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780618767731\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Clarion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.16h x 5.62w x 0.22d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Review - Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/15\/2007 pg. 732\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2007 pg. 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2007 pg. 110\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2008 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw","brand":"Bert Metter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43990239838463,"sku":"9780618767731","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e232d68a-18a0-4b99-8c6b-bcd8e462d51a.jpg?v=1683303784","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/bar-mitzvah-bat-mitzvah-bertram-metter-9780618767731","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}