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Bas mitzvah

guidance and insights for bas mitzvah girls and young women, based on the words of gedolim ghroughout the ages
2020
A bas (bat) mitzvah guide for Jewish girls and young women.

Coming of age

13 b'nai mitzvah stories
2022
In this collection of fourteen stories, diverse characters experience anxiety, doubt, and self-discovery while preparing for their b'nai mitzvahs.

Yael and the party of the year

"Yael Lewis is dreading her bat mitzvah. Her loving but clueless mother insists on throwing an epic birthday extravaganza, even though Yael hates the spotlight. Despite herself, Yael is excited when her crush Cam accepts the invitation. But then she meets Gabriel, the emcee's son, whose chill attitude makes her rethink the party plans. Thank goodness her old friend Eli will be there to keep her steady, even though he's returned from camping a little bit different. Will Yael's party be the best--or a bust? You have the power to choose what happens--and the chance to choose differently next time!"--Amazon.com.

Recipe for disaster

"Hannah Malfa-Adler is Jew . . . ish. Not that she really thinks about it. She'd prefer to focus on her favorite pastime: baking delicious food! But when her best friend has a beyond-awesome Bat Mitzvah, Hannah starts to feel a little envious ...Despite her parents firm no, Hannah knows that if she can learn enough about her own faith, she can convince her friends that the party is still in motion"--Provided by publisher.

It's my party and I don't want to go

A timely and whimsical portrait of growing up with social anxiety follows the experiences of a girl who risks a best friendship in her attempt to sabotage her own bat mitzvah to avoid the event's intimidating large crowds and requirement for her to sing in another language.

12 before 13

2019
Inspired by the success of their first birthday bucket list, Ari and Kaylan set goals for the new school year but both face challenges that may threaten their friendship.
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Friendship List: 12 before 13

2018
Inspired by the success of their first birthday bucket list, Ari and Kaylan set goals for the new school year but both face challenges that may threaten their friendship.
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My basmati bat mitzvah

2015
Tara Feinstein, proud of both her East Indian and Jewish heritage, questions what it means to have a bat mitzvah and deals with her own doubts about her faith.

Dressed to frill

2015
"Zoey's friend Libby is preparing for her Bat Mitzvah, and Zoey, Priti, and Kate are really excited for the big party. Libby asks Zoey to make her dress, and loves the design--but her mom thinks it's inappropriate. Can Zoey find a way to compromise while still giving Libby her dream dress? Zoey is stuck in the middle in other ways, too: Her brother Marcus's relationship with Allie is on the rocks. Does Zoey's loyalty to her brother mean that she has to end her friendship with Allie? And when Zoey sees something shocking at the bat mitzvah party, she's not so sure she wants to be Allie's friend at all"--Provided by publisher.

Surviving your bar

the ultimate insider's guide
2012
A guide to bar and bat mitzvahs, covering the Jewish calendar, attending services, coping with parents, and other related topics.

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