Literally means "son or daughter of a commandment," designating a boy or girl , who, having reached the age of 13, is now responsible for carrying out the laws of Judaism. The ritual symbol of becoming a Bar Mitzvah is being called to the Torah.

The seventh day of the week, beginning Friday at sundown and ending Saturday at sundown, a day of rest, worship, and reflection.

Popularly used to refer to the period of socializing following Shabbat morning services.

A skullcap worn during services by many Jews, customarily as a sign of respect.

The handwritten parchment scroll is kept in the ark and contains the Five Books of Moses. The scroll is divided into portions such that each week throughout the year a different section is read.

A prayer shawl traditionally worn during a service when the Torah is read. Both men and women may wear a tallit, once they reach the age of Bar/Bat Mitzvah. It is based on a Torah command to wear fringes.

Chai (חי) is a Hebrew word and symbol that means life. A common Jewish toast is l’chaim!, which means, to life!. It is spelled with the Hebrew letters Het (ח) and Yud (י), which add up to 18. As a result, 18 is a popular number that represents good luck.

A prayer book.

Literally "righteousness" or "act of justice." The obligation (not voluntary act) of the Jew to assist others, done because it is the right and just thing to do.

A tasty bread loaf, traditionally used to begin a meal on Shabbat or Jewish holiday.

The blessing recited before eating bread, hence, typically, before beginning any meal.

A joyful celebration.

Literally "commandments," the laws commanded by God. Throughout the ages the term has also come to mean "good deed."

The raised platform from which the Torah is read.

The last person called up to the reading of the Torah, in this case the Bar Mitzvah

Literally "conclusion." It refers to the reading from the Prophets, which contains the books of Joshua through Malachi and is read after the Torah reading. The Haftara reading corresponds to the given Torah portion that day. This reading is not done from a scroll, but from a printed book.