Bat Mitzvah

Gal Gadot’s Daughter Just Celebrated Her Bat Mitzvah

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 11 Nov

In a rare family snapshot, Israeli actress Gal Gadot shared the joyous occasion of her daughter Alma's Bat Mitzvah on social media.

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From Doña Gracia to Deborah Lipstadt: What Iconic Jewish Women Can Teach Us Today

People of the Pod · 16 Oct

Dr. Aliza Lavie discusses her book 'Iconic Jewish Women,' highlighting the untold stories of 59 influential Jewish women throughout history, while emphasizing the importance of women's leadership and voices in confronting antisemitism today.

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Madonna’s Youngest Daughters Just Celebrated Their Bat Mitzvah

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 11 Sep

Madonna's youngest daughters, Stella and Estere, recently celebrated their bat mitzvah, marking a significant cultural milestone within Jewish tradition.

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‘Between the Temples’ Was the Jewish Coming-of-Age Story I Needed

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 10 Sep

"Between the Temples," an indie rom-com premiered at Tribeca, follows Cantor Ben Gottlieb and his transformative relationship with Carla O’Connor, an older former music teacher.

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Jewish Film Review | ‘Between the Temples’

Andy Freedman in Moment · 5 Sep

Between the Temples is a thought-provoking comedic film directed by Nathan Silver, featuring Jason Schwartzman as Ben, a grieving cantor struggling with the loss of his wife.

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The Jewish rom-com that tells you everything you ever wanted to know about platonic love

Jewish Chronicle · 21 Aug

"Between the Temples" is a Jewish rom-com film that explores themes of platonic love, spirituality, and cultural identity.

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Please Invite Us to Carol Kane’s Dream Bat Mitzvah

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 20 Aug

Iconic actress Carol Kane, 72, reminisces about her limited Jewish upbringing and discusses her role as a later-in-life bat mitzvah student in the film "Between the Temples."

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‘Joining the cast of Cable Street is a dream!’

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Aug

Brady Isaacs Pearce, 24, expresses excitement about joining the cast of Cable Street, a musical depicting the 1936 event when East End residents thwarted fascist marchers.

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Harper Seven, David Beckham’s Daughter, Wears Two Star of David Pendants

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 14 Aug

David Beckham, who proudly embraces his Jewish heritage through childhood experiences with his Jewish grandfather, has passed on a sense of Jewish pride to his daughter Harper Seven.

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What Is a Bat Mitzvah?

Chabad.org · 7 Aug

The video discusses the significance of a Bat Mitzvah ceremony where a Jewish girl gains the rights and responsibilities of an adult in the Jewish community at the age of 12.

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American Jewish teen Claire Weinstein wins silver medal in 4×200-meter freestyle relay

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 2 Aug

Jewish swimmer Claire Weinstein, 17, won a silver Olympic medal in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay alongside Katie Ledecky, making it Ledecky's 13th Olympic medal.

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Opinion | A ‘Mixed’ Marriage, a Lifelong Journey

Letty Cottin Pogrebin in Moment · 11 Jul

Letty Cottin Pogrebin reflects on her mixed marriage with Bert, who was a logical pragmatist and atheist, while she embraced her Jewish faith fervently.

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The simchah food you need to be serving

Jewish Chronicle · 4 Jul

The text discusses various innovative and trendy food ideas for simchas or celebrations, including South African cuisine with spicy flavors, food theater for entertainment, recreating favorite restaurant menus (fakeaway), late-night offerings like salt beef or falafel, light and vibrant Indian dishes, sharing desserts to cater to dietary requirements, South American-inspired dishes like ceviche and tacos, exploring European flavors beyond the Mediterranean, fun food presentations like Chinese takeout boxes and diner-style baskets, and expanding cocktail options beyond traditional choices with bitter notes and trendy spirits like Aperol.

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Brilliant insights from our much-loved Secret Shulgoer

Jewish Chronicle · 20 Jun

"Being Rina: The Collected Writings of Rina Wolfson" provides a deep insight into the life and experiences of British Jewish woman Rina Wolfson from 1972 to 2021, capturing her wit and wisdom.

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BAT MITZVAH Get Ready & Pack with Me Vlog!!!

My Jewish Mommy Life · 3 Jun

A vlog of getting ready and packing for a bat mitzvah, featuring outfits, travel items, and collaborations with Level8 Luggage, along with links to various products.

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The writer who wept at his daughter’s bat mitzvah

Jewish Chronicle · 30 May

Denis Hirson's memoir, "My Thirty-Minute Bar Mitzvah," delves into his complex relationship with his Jewish identity, upbringing in apartheid South Africa, and his father's unexpected political activism.

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We Celebrated My Daughter’s Bat Mitzvah When She Was 18 Months Old

Myra Sack in Kveller · 2 Apr

A mother recalls preparing for her daughter Havi's unconventional bat mitzvah at 18 months old, necessitated by Havi being diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease.

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Like Kate, I had abdominal surgery, then had to tell my children I had cancer

Jewish Chronicle · 25 Mar

A woman reflects on her experience facing cancer after undergoing abdominal surgery, similar to Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge.

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Get Ready with Me for a Bat Mitzvah!!!

My Jewish Mommy Life · 4 Mar

A video showcasing the process of getting ready for a bat mitzvah celebration with outfit links and makeup organization tips.

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Tiffany Haddish goes to Israel, visits Hostage Square and pledges to see Gaza

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 22 Feb

Comedian Tiffany Haddish embarked on a trip to Israel to engage with the people firsthand, expressing a desire to visit various locations including Hostage Square and potentially Gaza to better understand the situation.

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Jewish Life Stories: Hasidic filmmaker Menachem Daum, pioneering publisher Carol Hupping Fisher

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 10 Jan

Menachem Daum, a Hasidic filmmaker, died at the age of 77.

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Holocaust survivor who became a bat mitzvah at 91 dies in Buenos Aires

Diego Melamed in Forward · 4 Jan

Eugenia Unger, a Holocaust survivor and one of the founding members of the Holocaust Museum of Buenos Aires, passed away at the age of 97.

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Holocaust survivor who became a bat mitzvah at 91 dies in Buenos Aires

Juan Melamed in JTA · 4 Jan

Eugenia Unger, a Holocaust survivor and founding member of the Holocaust Museum of Buenos Aires, passed away at the age of 97.

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A few of the Forward’s favorite things from 2023

Forward Staff in Forward · 29 Dec 2023

The Forward staff compiled a list of their favorite cultural experiences in 2023.

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A very untraditional bat mitzvah tallit holds the key to tradition

Mira Fox in Forward · 30 Oct 2023

Artist Mindy Stricke grappled with how to support her daughter, Noa, as she prepared for her bat mitzvah.

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