Bar Mitzvah Jewelry
When Jewish boys turn thirteen years old, they are considered to be “barei mitzvah,” or “sons of mitzvah.” In addition to being a celebratory time, this age has major religious implications. According to Judaism, when a boy turns thirteen he is obligated in all the commandments incumbent upon Jewish men. This means, for example, that he must fast on Yom Kippur and don Tefillin daily; he may join a miniyan, or a quorum, and more. To celebrate such a momentous time in the Jewish boy’s, his parents often hold a party, at which many gifts are showered on him. Gifts may include books, clothes, Prayer shawls and even Bar mitzvah jewelry.
Jewelry is usually thought of as a females’ domain; the Judaica market is inundated with bat mitzvah jewelry such as heart shaped Star of David, stunning silver jewelry boxes and many more. However, many people are not aware of the fact that men’s jewelry is also gaining popularity, and while some men do not like wearing jewelry, be it for personal or Jewish law-related reasons, some do. If you thought about buying a certain bar mitzvah boy a piece of bar mitzvah jewelry, and you know that it will be a gift that he will use, you can opt for a number of necklaces.
Popular bar mitzvah jewelry is the Chai pendant, like the gold textured Chai necklace. This is a beautiful bar mitzvah necklace made of 14k gold with a textured finish. This chai pendant is masculine-looking due to its large, relatively unadorned letters and is great for chai-fans.
Of course, Star of David necklaces make for popular bar mitzvah jewelry as well. These can be made either of Sterling Silver and gold, and are often a little more than they seem; for example, on the back they are sometimes engraved with the boy’s Hebrew name, or even the title Star of David. Other sterling silver Judaica items such as Tallit Clips make for an ideal Bar Mitzvah gift in addition to jewelry.
Bar Mitzvah Jewelry Guide
The Bar Mitzvah celebration marks the entrance into adulthood for boys at the age of thirteen. In Judaism, this means that the boy is now responsible for upholding the commandments in the Torah. He is now expected to observe the Mitzvot of wearing Tefillin and Tallitot.
The Bar Mitzvah boy will also read from the Torah for the first time and observe the holidays, such as Yom Kippur in which he is obligated to fast. Becoming a Bar Mitzvah is an exciting time that is usually celebrated with friends and family.
It is traditional to buy the Bar Mitzvah boy a gift to celebrate this momentous occasion. Gifts range from Judaica items to jewelry and accessories. The most popular Bar Mitzvah jewelry includes silver and gold chain necklaces and bracelets. Rings with initials are also a well received gift. A newer more modern type of jewelry is a chain with a disc on key.
Bar Mitzvah Jewelry
There are a few different types of jewelry appropriate for a Bar Mitzvah gift. The classic jewelry item is a simple silver or gold chain. These chains can come in the form of a bracelet or necklace, which make for a great accessory to suit any outfit. A ring with the boy's initials or Hebrew name is also a popular gift to give a Bar Mitzvah boy.
Flash Drives as Jewelry
Recently, the most popular Bar Mitzvah gifts feature technological items. In today's world, the younger generation has developed a fascination with the newest and most current technology. One such item is the disk on key, a USB flash drive storage device. This is a small lightweight removable flash drive that stores various amounts of information.
Disk on Keys can also serve as jewelry because they come with an attached chain that can be worn around the neck. This way, the handy flash drive is always available for use and will not easily get lost. This is a great gift for a Bar Mitzvah boy to use for school purposes or for sharing music and photos with his friends.
Many disk on keys feature unique designs and may come in silver or gold. Some flash drives display a Magen David or Hamsa design, and may even be adorned with a diamond or gem. It is common for a Judaica disk on key to have the words of the 'Shema' prayer written in Hebrew. Disk on keys can store 2, 4, or 8 gigabytes of information.
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