Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah: The Ceremony, the Party, and How the Day Came to Be, pb

"Here is a warmly written discussion of bat & bar mitzvahs, their historical backgrounds and evolution. A special chapter features the reminiscences of well-known actors, television personalities, and sports figures about their own bar and bat mitzvahs. Joan Reilly's lively black-and-white drawings perfectly illustrate the details of the event and the celebrations. "