2006-08-07 08:15:35 · 3 answers · asked by Marisa D 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
Yes. The idea comes from Psalms 90: "The days of our life in them are 70 years..". Thus, living an extra 13 years, is reason to celebrate a "new 13 years". Contrary to popular belief, a boy becomes Bar Mitzva automatically - without having to learn anything. Bar mitzva simply means he's now obligated to observe the commandments as a responsible adult. This custom, whilst cute, does not exist in Jewish Law.
2006-08-09 07:55:06 · answer #1 · answered by Letz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lady Listen to Me Please--an 83 year old man has more than enough to worry about than having to learn the HAFTORAH all over again. He needs to take a healthy **** everyday, urinate in the bowl instead of his shorts and worry if his teeth are going to fall out if he eats a Bagel, Lox & Cream Cheese. Priorities change when you're an octogenarian
2006-08-07 16:17:34 · answer #2 · answered by Mordecai 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, never heard of it.
2006-08-11 07:43:03 · answer #3 · answered by yotg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋