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From: dave@utcsrgv.UUCP (Dave Sherman)
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Subject: Re: Bat Mitzvahs
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Date: Tue, 28-Feb-84 14:12:00 EST
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Posted: Tue Feb 28 14:12:00 1984
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I don't think Andy is quite right in his statements about Bar Mitzvah.
There is in fact a religious ceremony - being called to the Torah for
the first time - and at that point the boy's father says "Baruch
she-p'tarani..." (roughly, "Blessed is G-d for having relieved me
of the obligations for my son"). Of course the party has no religious
significance, but being called to the Torah does.

Dave Sherman
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