Anniversary A recurring date that marks and commemorates a past event. Covers personal, religious, and national observances, naming by years, common customs, and the historical origins of anni…
Bar and Bat Mitzvah: Jewish coming-of-age rites and community roles Bar and Bat Mitzvah Bar and Bat Mitzvah are Jewish coming-of-age milestones marking when a child becomes responsible for Jewish law, tradition, and communal participation; ceremonies and practices var…
Puberty: Biological changes, timing, development and social aspects Puberty Puberty is the developmental stage when a child's body matures into an adult body capable of reproduction. This article explains biological processes, typical changes, timing, heal…
Rites of Passage: Rituals Marking Life Transitions Rites of passage Rites of passage are ritual acts that mark and manage transitions in an individual's or group's social status, from birth and coming-of-age to marriage, death, and other life chang…
