Coming of Age in America

In recognition of the 90th anniversary of the first American bat mitzvah, which took place on March 18, 1922, the Museum is presenting a two-day series of programs that invite the public to engage in an intergenerational dialogue about tweenhood and coming-of-age in America. All visitors are also encouraged to share their bat mitzvah and other family stories in the Museum’s It’s Your Story recording booths.

The programs are also being held in conjunction with the opening of a special exhibition, Bat Mitzvah Comes of Age, at the JCC of Manhattan. Created with Moving Traditions, the exhibition explores how the tradition of bat mitzvah has evolved and the related changes in Jewish education, practice and leadership.

Visit http://nmajh.org/publicprograms/#bat%20mitzvah for more information.