bas mitzvah

noun

bas mitz·​vah bäs-ˈmits-və How to pronounce bas mitzvah (audio)
often capitalized B&M

less common variant of bat mitzvah

1
: a Jewish girl who at 12 or more years of age assumes religious responsibilities
2
: the initiatory ceremony recognizing a girl as a bat mitzvah

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“Bas mitzvah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bas%20mitzvah. Accessed 11 Nov. 2024.

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bas mitzvah

variant of bat mitzvah

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