bat mitswa

Definitions of bat mitswa
  1. noun
    (Judaism) an initiation ceremony marking the 13th birthday of a Jewish boy and signifying the beginning of religious responsibility
    synonyms: bar mitswa
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    type of:
    bevestiging, installatie
    a formal entry into an organization or position or office
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