Next week my daughter Chavi will turn twelve years old. According to Jewish tradition she will become a Bas Mitzvah, an adult.
As you can imagine, she has been preparing earnestly for this moment. In fact, as parents, my wife and I have endeavored to prepare her for the last twelve years.
She is eagerly counting down toward this special moment when she takes her place among the Daughters of Israel. Her anticipation is palpable.
How can we ensure that her attainment of maturity is a time she embraces her role as a proud Jewish woman? What can we do to secure an active and enthusiastic Jewish future for our young adults?
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