The first American bat mitzvah occurred on March 18, 1922, marking its upcoming 100th anniversary.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many bar and bat mitzvah celebrations have been disrupted or adapted to virtual platforms such as Zoom.

The text discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on daily life and Jewish traditions.

In a recent episode of Unorthodox, Mark discusses his experience with self-quarantine during COVID-19 alongside his daughter Klara, comparing it to a scene from the classic children's novel involving scarlet fever.

In a recent Unorthodox COVID-19 minisode, Mark discusses self-quarantine with his daughter in reference to Sydney Taylor's novel.

Rabbi Susan Silverman, sister of comedian Sarah Silverman, officiated Tiffany Haddish's bat mitzvah, a unique event that coincided with Haddish's 40th birthday and the premiere of her Netflix special "Black Mitzvah."

In episode 164 of Unorthodox, the podcast covers topics such as early elections in Israel, bat mitzvah experiences, and a Tel Aviv listener meetup.

Peter Beinart recounts his experience of being detained and interrogated at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel due to his political activities, including participating in a protest in Hebron.

Kate Spade, the iconic designer known for her chic and colorful handbags, passed away at 55 in an apparent suicide, leaving a profound impact on those who grew up with her brand as a status symbol in the late 90s and early 2000s.

Adult bar or bat mitzvah ceremonies are becoming increasingly common among Jewish converts who missed the opportunity to have the ceremony as teenagers due to various reasons, such as family circumstances, the Holocaust, or conversion to Judaism later in life.

The text discusses a mother's experience when her daughter unexpectedly expresses interest in having a bat mitzvah despite the family's lack of religious involvement.

The author reflects on their first and last experience wearing tefillin at age 15, feeling conflicted about the traditional Jewish practice as a staunch feminist raised in a feminist household where traditional gender roles were challenged.

Families are increasingly opting for destination bar and bat mitzvahs outside traditional synagogue settings as a way to personalize the ceremonies and create meaningful experiences for the young celebrants.

In early 2011, the author's premature daughter Rena faced a life-threatening intestinal condition known as necrotizing enterocolitis.