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bat mitzvah

Meredith Marks and her husband, Seth, speak at Meredith's bat mitzvah in Park City, in an episode of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City." (Fred Hayes | Bravo)

Meredith Marks’ ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ bat mitzvah is Jewish reality television at its finest

There is nothing I love to see on TV more than strong Jewish women choosing to celebrate their faith and heritage.
Screengrabs from bar and bat mitzvah movies.

The best bar and bat mitzvah movies if you enjoyed ‘Between the Temples’

“Between the Temples” joins a genre of various b’nai mitzvah films that track that awkward, uncomfortable, and rewarding stage of becoming a Jewish adult.
Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane in "Between the Temples" (Courtesy of SONY).

Coming-of-age can’t be defined by age in Nathan Silver’s bat mitzvah comedy ‘Between the Temples’: review

It’s never too late to pursue a Jewish adulthood — or to fall in love, at least according to director Nathan Silver’s “Between the Temples.” 

The history of the bar and bat mitzvah

The bar and bat mitzvah as we know it today began in the 12th century and has evolved significantly through the centuries.

‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’ producer Elysa Koplovitz Dutton shares about authenticity and working with the Sandlers

“Representation is everything, and seeing yourself on screen — no matter your race, religion, or ethnicity — is always empowering,” Dutton said.

The bat mitzvah movie starring Adam Sandler is a family affair you want to attend

“You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah” highlights that while the ceremony is a milestone, it doesn’t dictate one’s destiny.

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