@@nadavab1020 lern to respect other's difference my friend....never leave a public comment mocking a community,for it will only lead to trouble....so try to stay positive 😘❤️🙏👍
Personally, you tell every story with such love and vigor, I would love to hear all about your religious traditions. As a Catholic, I know my beginnings start with yours. ❤️
So true! I remeber my priest saying that the Jewish people are our older brothers! He also said, "If you can't see there is truth in all religions, then you have your eyes closed."
I was raised Catholic and in November of 1995 my long time childhood friend who I have known since I was a new born baby had her Bat Mitzvah at 13 years old. The special thing about my friend and I we knew each other since we were babies in the NICU. My friend was born with Down Syndrome and I was born prematurely with a major medical problem. Our incubators were both next to each other in the corner of the NICU. Our parents got to know each other during that time in the NICU and when it came to be our turns to finally go home our parents kept in touch (now this was back in 1982 but hey they exchanged household phone numbers and addresses back then so it was all good). Growing up my friend and I and our families did a lot together. We invited each other to our houses for dinner, birthday parties and since my family is Catholic and my friend's family is Jewish we shared a lot of our religious beliefs, traditions, and learned a lot from one another. In 1995 when my Friend and I turned 13 my friend and her family was going to share one of those Jewish traditions with us, they invited us to my friend's Bat Mitzvah. Being that my friend has Down Syndrome and has learning disabilities, studying hebrew and the torah was going to be a challenge. Thanks to the guidance of her father, her Rabbi, and a lovely and very patient Canter my friend was able to get through her studies. My friend was so determined to become a Bat Mitzvah and that determination payed off. On the day of her Bat Mitzvah she blew us all away. She did an AMAZING job. She made her parents, family, friends, and the whole congregation so so proud.
Ka ri: Yes we are. We don't see eachother as much because we live in different counties in the state of Maryland and we have our own lives. We stay in touch through Facebook and we even talked on the phone to eachother every now and then.
BTW - Orthodox jews only celebrate Bar-Mitsvah (for boys aged 13) and not Bat- Mitsvah (for girls aged 12). In Israel girls celebrate their Bat-Mitsvah usually by throwing a party but not a religious ceremony. American Jews who are mostly "reform" jews - do perform religious ceremony for girls as well.
I am not Jewish but have been to a number of friend's son's Bar Mitzvahs. I always have found the service to be very emotional and touching. The boys around here complete a project in addition to their Torah lessons. Quite amazing. Mayim, your observations about your son are so adorable. I have a 19 year-old and his transformation into a young man often leaves me breathless with emotion.
I am the Event's Coordinator for Capital of Texas Zoo and we had an amazing young man Colton Williams donate his Bar Mitzvah money to the porcupine exhibit and even got to name it Porcupine Point! We are so proud and thankful for him! Just Amazing!
Mazel Tov to you and your family. I am Catholic and when my only daughter went through our rites, they were special times, indeed. When she took her first communion at age 7 she was so adorable in her white dress. When she was 13 she was confirmed (became a member of the church). That was really special as she went from being a little girl to a young woman. Thanks for sharing your special time.
I agree! I am undecided as to what I believe, but am positive that we are all sisters and brothers. I love learning about beliefs and culture and tradition from around this amazing planet. Good health and so much happiness to all of you!
I'm a Muslim myself but that was pretty informative, I also love the way you sound and look speaking about it, I like how enthusiastic and passionate you are speaking about your son, your religious traditions and faith in general. And also how keen you are on always involving your kids in those traditions, I'd love to do the same when I have my own kids in the future❤️
I really enjoy your video..I am a Christian and have a great respect for Jewish people.. Thank you for Sharing your Jewish custom when your son turned 13.. How exciting.. to see your son have his bar mitzvah.
Wow, Thanks for the information on what Bar Mitzvah truly is.....not just a party. I'm learning more and more about Judaism through your channel than I ever learned in school.
For 17 years from mid-1970s-early 90s, I was Washington, DC area's foremost (and only) Gentile Bar Mitzvah photographer, a totally accidental hobby profession. At one time the rabbi in my town, who became a good friend, and I were comparing notes on who had done more B'nai Mitzvot. I was ahead something like 400-350 (but I worked at most shuls in our area, and he did only his own congregation. It was a chance to learn more about the rich Jewish traditions and not coincidentally my own mainstream Protestant faith. At the time my real job was as a government Arabic translator and I had a Masters in Middle East Studies which naturally included Islam. This rabbi invited me to give lectures to his confirmation class on comparative religion not only on my religion but on elements of Islam as well. I gave up photography when my financial goals for the hobby were met. I had financed my two kids' college educations with the proceeds from this hobby-profession.
Every time I watch your videos I learn so much. I have throughly enjoyed how you simplify your religion without dumbing it down. Your excitement and sorrows are so real that I want to learn more. I believe now more than ever that the more we learn about each other the more we can help and protect each other. Thank you for sharing your beautiful religion and for being such an inspiring person and teacher. Congratulations to your son and family.
Congrats for your son's accomplishment! I went to Bar Mitzvahs of my childhood friends and have a close association and respect for Judaic traditions as many are the basis for Christian traditions.
I wonder if you might be willing to do a video explaining (or justifying depending on your particular predisposition) your decision to inculcate a religious ideology in your children without first presenting them with a multitude of options. It is very hard to break from the dogma of religion within one's family, and I think it would be prudent for all parents to understand the vitality of the child's autonomy in this regard; I sure as hell was never given any alternative options, and to this day my mother insists that I must believe in god (which I certainly do not).
'Twas not his money in the first place, one cannot donate what one did not first earn. This is what is so enraging about the practice of circumcision, the Abraham sacrifice was intended to be a choice, granted to individuals, and the pain of that sacrifice is a crucial aspect of it's purpose. The practice of circumcision on infants is not just barbaric, it's also not fulfilling of the religious purpose.
I can relate to so much of what you said. My youngest son just turned 18. My husband, his father, passed away a couple years ago, and the growth I have seen in this child of mine has been remarkable. He became closer to God and his Savior on his own. He is preparing to serve a mission for our church...something I never thought he would do and he is doing it all on his own. I have not pressured him. They have been his decisions. Speaking with him about his beliefs and spiritual experiences never ceases to amaze me. Congrats to you for being such a good and worthy influence in your children's lives.
❤️ Love the passion and joy. I am going through conversion and I find your little pearls and wisdom resonate with me. Thank you for being so open and kind.
This was really interesting. I love when you share about your faith. The sense of community you have within the Jewish people is so beautiful. I grew up in a non denominational evangelical church, so a lot of that sense of history and connection was lost. It’s something I long for in my own faith.
I actually really get what he’s saying. There is a sense of identity/belonging that I think really lacks in evangelical Christianity. That’s not a slam on evangelism, I think it’s just the result of not having the deeply rooted history that follows your blood line. There’s a cultural aspect that is missing.
I just love this lady! On a side note, just a friendly suggestion to those folks who are sending out invitations to their child's Bar Mitzvah. I grew up in a town that had a large Jewish community, so of course my brother and I were invited to A LOT of Bar and Bat Mitzvah. My parents used to joke about how we were toooo friendly with too many friends ;) . In the four years that we basically would be celebrating our friend's day, my parents estimated they spent about $1000 in checks written. Who knew kid's friends could be such an expensive adventure lol. We knew what to expect in general at the event, but one of the best things we received in the invitation was an insert card that basically explained what Mayim did above. Including what to wear, were to go, what time to be picked up etc...It helped a lot. Just a thought to those of you planing your child's Bar Mitzvah. :)
Hearing you speak about your son and how you are able to start seeing the man under the child made me cry. It is so bitter sweet watching them grow. Each stage takes them further away from the babies, toddlers, children they were but brings them closer to the adults we are so proud they are becoming. Best to you and your family.
I wonder if you might be willing to do a video explaining (or justifying depending on your particular predisposition) your decision to inculcate a religious ideology in your children without first presenting them with a multitude of options. It is very hard to break from the dogma of religion within one's family, and I think it would be prudent for all parents to understand the vitality of the child's autonomy in this regard; I sure as hell was never given any alternative options, and to this day my mother insists that I must believe in god (which I certainly do not).
@@lancewalker2595 I cannot speak for anyone else, but my daughter does know other religions and how/why they are different from my faith in Christianity. She has still made the choice to go through confirmation classes at our home church. The choice is and will always be hers. If she, at anytime, decides this is not the *life for her*, I will respect that and keep an open mind to whatever religion she chooses to believe/not believe in.
Lance Walker I think raising children without *any* religion is one of the most important things any parent can do. Read about them with your child, answer questions, allow exploration, but no actual observed religion whatsoever. If the child is inclined at an age where they can be trusted to make such a decision (16 is a good round number), let 'em at it. I think this would lead to more adult atheists, broader thinkers, and more people interested more in sciences. The world needs more of these types of people--especially if we want to continue advancing.
I've been to one Bar Mitzvah. I was 13. I still remember being drunk for the 1st time. Manischewitz. Nothing worse than a bunch of drunk 13 year olds in a synagogue. That was 49 years ago. I still remember the headache too.
Thanks. My dad searched a video about a bar mitzvah and he clicked your video. I am only 11 but am turning 12 this year. I now know that most of the time spent is just what you liked and didn't like. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
Mr. Sheasgreen, if you sometimes feel like you should convert to Judaism, maybe HaShem is calling to you. Or, maybe you already have the spark of a Jewish soul in you. Conversion to Judaism is not an easy process and may take several years (and a lot of study). However, if you are sincere about converting then look inward to find your true motivation. If you can articulate that with sincerity (mostly to yourself at first), then it may be time to talk to a Rabbi. Best of luck to you.
@@tzipporahv3619 is it wired that most of the time i'm attracted to jewish woman i see them and get a warm feeling in my chest eventhough i don't know before they are jewish ,oh and i'm Gay 🤣
William James Sheasgreen -- Not to burst your bubble, but Judaism is the same as any religious tradition, in that it can have its ups and downs, its wonderful moments and its more challenging moments. Because people are people; there's a lot of variation among and between groups even within the same religion. Yes, there's a lot of love in Judaism, but if one is going to be observant, there's also a lot of practice required. You may have heard the expression, "Two Jews, three opinions." Along with the love, there's a lot of debating. Saying this not to discourage you, but to give you a realistic orientation, rather than an overly idealistic one.
William James Sheasgreen Make some Jewish friends, join them on holidays, enjoy it. But probably steer clear of religion in general. None of them are all that great.
What a beautiful and meaningful event. I just read your two posts about the day as well and was moved to tears by your parenting thoughts, the spiritual significance, and the way you and your ex interacted with the questions and difficulties. Thank you for sharing
Mayim, I remember watching you from the Blossom day’s. Congratulations to your son. But, even more, congratulations to you. Raising children isn’t easy, especially as a single mother. The man your son is becoming is a reflection of the job you are doing encouraging and supporting him through this very important achievement. I can see how proud you are of him. I am a former nurse, now a nanny for a Jewish family. I have learned so much about the Jewish religion. It is one of tradition and family focus. Keep up the good work!
This is so educational, one of the reasons I love your content 💗 what responsibilities does he have now he is a Bar Mitzvah? (I’m just curious I don’t know much about Judaism)
Basically, he's now considered part of the adult Jewish community as far religious services. He now counts towards a Minyan. Without a Minyan, a lot of our ceremonies can't take place. This isn't a big deal for the major holidays, since there are enough bodies in attendance to count. But, for smaller things, like when a person needs to recite some prayers over the memory of a loved one during the middle of the week, this is where a minyan is important. He'll also be expected to help out in services. It includes things like reciting the blessing before anyone reads from the Torah; reading from the Torah; opening the Ark that contains the Torah; removing, carrying, and returning the Torah from/to the ark; and even smaller things like acting as an usher. And, he can now lead a service, provided that he's knowledgeable enough. Contrary to what people think about the rabbinate, rabbis are not priests. They act as religious leaders, but that doesn't mean it's a role reserved for the rabbi alone. Any knowledgeable Jew can lead services. The Kohanim (Jewish Priests) have not been ordained as official priests since the second temple fell. We still track which families are Kohanim, both because there are a few things still reserved for the Kohanim, and one day we may rebuild our temple and will have need of official priests then. So, if Mayim's son has the knowledge (And I'm pretty sure he does, if he's Mayim's kid), in a pinch he can step in and lead a service.
Emily Bailey You can always learn more on Chabad.org and Aish.com Those are 2 very good useful websites if you ever want to learn more about Judaism in depth! 🙂
Also, he's now old enough to have moral responsibility. He's now in charge of keeping the 613 Commandments, though kids in observant homes are pretty used to doing that already. Big changes are usually fasting 100% on days like Yom Kippur, putting on tefillin every non-sabbath morning, being expected to be in shul completely during prayers, etc.. You're now 'your own man' so to say, spiritually in charge of what you do and responsible for the consequences or rewards of keeping the mitvahs!
Since I’m a Catholic and doesn’t know about the Jewish culture very much, I actually first learned about what a Bar/Bat Mitzvah was from Arthur when I was younger.
That's exactly how I felt at my son's bar mitzvah. One minute he was a child, the next he blossomed into a tall, handsome young man. Above all, his dvar Torah was so good that several rabbis asked for a copy of it. Proud mamma!
Thank you Mayim!!! I am a Catholic with very deep Jewish roots, and this video was great! Not also because it explains the Bar nitzva, but also because you focus on the importance of the "Boring" stuff that are essential for our people. I would love to hear more about your take in Jewish traditions, because, belive it or not, it helps me a lot to understand more of Jesus. Thank you again! And Matzltov!!! :)
@Delawanna totally! I am a convert, that is why I like so much this video. It is great to read the Benedictus or the Magnificat and enjoy those words..."Blessed oh Lord, The God of Israel" :)
@Delawanna oh! I am Jewish from my mum side too! We had with my Oma very deep conversations about this topics, I really do miss her. This things make me understand so much more about my faith. For example I was thinking that Jesus was 13 when he got lost in the temple. This is really significant in light of what Mayim is explaining. Because it was Jesus time for Bar Mitzva, to speak about the law, the things of His Father. And also to "eye rolled" his mum ::-P
I had a bat mitzvah when i was 12, but it wasn't in a synagogue because i didn't go to hebrew school. I just learned to recite my torah portion and sang some songs. It was at my friend's mom's restaurant and we invited a lot of my family to come. It was really chill. i've never been super religious, but i wanted the experience of a bat mitzvah without the speech (yay social anxiety).
Congratulations to your Son and your family! My fifth grade teacher was Jewish, so not only would we celebrate Christian holidays, but we also celebrated Jewish holidays in her class! We would even cook traditional foods and such. We had so much fun and she was my favorite teacher ever!
I so wish I had something like a bar or bat mitzvah in my life. It sounds transformational and so community and family centred! My ex was Jewish and I was so intrigued and his experiences. ps and unrelated but needs to be said: This hair style looks smashing on you! x
I love that he gets to be taken seriously now. I’m a Protestant Christian, and before I could partake in a certain sacrament, I had to basically memorise 52 canons of our catechism, and be grilled by a sea of old whit bearded men. Then stand in front of the congregation and participate in another sacrament, answering questions and the congregation having their chance to disagree. Yes, that was as fun as it sounds. I like doing a service project much better. I never knew Bat Mitzpha’s were done at the age of 12. I love learning about festivals, High Holy Days, and honestly enjoy everything on your site. Keep up your amazing work!
My son has his bar mitsva too 3 years ago and I remember, that everyone were blessing him with "you'r a grown up now...responsabilities...you'r a man and blablabla" At the dinner I stand (I m very shy so it wasn't easy at all!!) And I said " everyone said you'r a man now. Forget it!! You'r just 13! You'r a child and you have all your childhood in front of you. Your commitment for now is to have fun as far as you can" and then I cried 😂 Mayim, I first met you at the "big bang theory"and now with your videos. You'r such a good person and so funny! Love you very much Hugs from Israel ❤
What was the deep of piece of Torah learning that blew his mind when he understood it? I just love when we grasp deep concepts, it gives me hope and goosebumps!
I had my Bat Mitzvah at the age 41 at a Bronx Conservative Synagogue. I didn’t read the Maftir because it was more than 10 lines. So what did I chant instead : one of the longest Haftorah portions from the prophet, Ezekiel. I had a small party after Services and then went with my husband, my mother, and a friend to an Israeli nightclub, Cafe Baba, in Queens to celebrate. When the MC announced my name and that I was celebrating my Bat Mitzvah, everyone was looking for a 12 year old girl to stand up. I timidly got up. What a great memory. I am so proud that I was a Bat Mitzvah.
💕Loved hearing about this. You're such a proud mama.💕 Yes, would really like hearing about Jewish holy days and your take on them: Orthodox vs typical, expectations and how you celebrate. (A few other things - guess I could look up but would like to understand Jewish concepts of death and sitting Shiva (have you done this?) (Saw it in a TV show) and dietary choices - some are still not eating pork and shellfish, right? Oh so much to learn and (as a newbie) I may go back and see if you've covered these in the past. Thank you Mayim. Also - does your beautiful name have special meaning?
Your passion inspires me! Thank you for showing us the joy of your faith and love for your family. I think, as a Christian, one of the questions I've often had, is understanding the Jewish perspective on Jesus, and who He was. As a Seventh Day Adventist, I believe in keeping the 10 Commandments and I read the old testament books with great respect for the history of the Jewish nation. The mystery (for me) has always been how Jewish people understand the life of Jesus. Hope to hear your thoughts on this. Thank you for allowing others to learn from your life 😊😊
Wow.. Watching this reminds me of my Confirmation 1000 years ago.. That feeling of the next chapter of your life unfolding.. Like your son, I remember that day when you, regardless of your chronological age, start to feel like a "man". With all the cons of adulthood ( working, paying taxes, huge responsibilities,etc) Knowing you can give back to family and friends who helped guided and molded you into the person you were destined to become is such a proud moment in a man's life.. To give back and contribute..etc. Congrats to your son. I know he will make you even prouder than you already are! All the best! Ciao4now 😁
I am a Christian. However, I have always loved the Jewish people. I have studied their traditions and love so much about them. I donate to Jewish organizations. Helping and loving God's chosen people is my heart. Thank you for sharing this special blessing.
Thank you for this sweet explanation! I went to a Bat Mitzvah in the late 90s and they spent more than most people spend on a wedding now. It was refreshing to hear you talk about the spirituality and that you had a modest party instead of a crazy blow out. It is definitely worth celebrating! Congratulations to your son!
Mazal Tov! If I misspelled it, I'm so sorry! Congratulations on your son's Bar Mitzvah! May he grow up strong, safe and secure in life. And bring you many grandchildren when he marries!!
My baby brother will have his bar mitzvah in 4 months. He was born when I was 16, he's almost 13 now and I CANT GRASP IT !!!! I'm about to be a mom myself (actually I will be, by the time his bar mitzvah comes...) and still, this huge milestone in his life brings me to tears more than anything else, even more than my own baby who doesnt even have a name yet. We are not religious in any way- it's just a big milestone of turning from a child into a man. I love my little brother!!!!! No matter how many children of my own I will have, he will always be my baby.
I'm a first born too. On a recent visit with my mother, she gave me the tin bowl she used to give me a bath when I was a baby. She took me to a synagogue in Milwaukee when I was a young boy. Thanks to her, I love the Jewish people. Congratulations to your oldest son on this rite of passage into manhood.
Wow, Miss Bialik really went into detail regarding her son’s rite of passage! There are a lot of steps to maturity, including reading from the Torah and carrying a 13-year-old around on a chair.
Mazel Tov Mayim! This is not only an important step for your son, but the culmination of your hopes and hard work at raising a Jewish boy. It is such a profound moment for you as his Mother to know that he has gained a kind of wisdom that can never be taken away from him and will always serve him well if ever he needs guidance. The joy in your heart shows on your face and I can hear it in your voice as you talk about it. May you and your family be Blessed with love and laughter always.
I can hear the passion in your voice for your son and your faith. Brilliant! Even though I am not religious, your enthusiasm brought tears to my eyes! Love from Ireland 🇨🇮
I always love. Hearing you speak with passion on the subjects you speak on. Today you explain it so much better them my own friends on what it is. Saving this video for my grandkids. When they ask me on this. Cause I'm not Jewish. But today i went to school.
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You looked so happy and beautiful talking about your son . You can tell how proud you are of him. Congratulations!
A majority of women feel this way about their kids,….even if they are in Jail...lol
I am Christian but I love the information. Thank you and congratulations to your son. Our differences are what makes our world interesting
@@evanlaughlin6345 oop-
I'm also a Christian but from the Philippines😊
R you stupid or what? Differences? We r in 2020 live your life and let live mine in peace.
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they weren’t being disrespectful
@@nadavab1020 lern to respect other's difference my friend....never leave a public comment mocking a community,for it will only lead to trouble....so try to stay positive 😘❤️🙏👍
The passion in your voice when you talk about your sons is absolutely amazing. A truly loving mother.
Love her articulation and speech clarity. But more so her passion and carrying the right priorities with no bombast. What a great person she is.
Personally, you tell every story with such love and vigor, I would love to hear all about your religious traditions. As a Catholic, I know my beginnings start with yours. ❤️
bcfriar Doyle yes! I’m catholic too and loved your comment. 😊🙏🏼
So true! I remeber my priest saying that the Jewish people are our older brothers! He also said, "If you can't see there is truth in all religions, then you have your eyes closed."
I am Presbyterian and I love your comment ♡ Same here, Mayim!
"As a Catholic, I know my begginings start with yours!"
I don't even know where to begin on the inaccuracies there.
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I was raised Catholic and in November of 1995 my long time childhood friend who I have known since I was a new born baby had her Bat Mitzvah at 13 years old. The special thing about my friend and I we knew each other since we were babies in the NICU. My friend was born with Down Syndrome and I was born prematurely with a major medical problem. Our incubators were both next to each other in the corner of the NICU. Our parents got to know each other during that time in the NICU and when it came to be our turns to finally go home our parents kept in touch (now this was back in 1982 but hey they exchanged household phone numbers and addresses back then so it was all good). Growing up my friend and I and our families did a lot together. We invited each other to our houses for dinner, birthday parties and since my family is Catholic and my friend's family is Jewish we shared a lot of our religious beliefs, traditions, and learned a lot from one another. In 1995 when my Friend and I turned 13 my friend and her family was going to share one of those Jewish traditions with us, they invited us to my friend's Bat Mitzvah. Being that my friend has Down Syndrome and has learning disabilities, studying hebrew and the torah was going to be a challenge. Thanks to the guidance of her father, her Rabbi, and a lovely and very patient Canter my friend was able to get through her studies. My friend was so determined to become a Bat Mitzvah and that determination payed off. On the day of her Bat Mitzvah she blew us all away. She did an AMAZING job. She made her parents, family, friends, and the whole congregation so so proud.
lovely!!!!
Are you still best friends ??
Ka ri: Yes we are. We don't see eachother as much because we live in different counties in the state of Maryland and we have our own lives. We stay in touch through Facebook and we even talked on the phone to eachother every now and then.
Dang it got teary eyed reading that. I've been crying all day because of TH-cam 😭😂😁
BTW - Orthodox jews only celebrate Bar-Mitsvah (for boys aged 13) and not Bat- Mitsvah (for girls aged 12). In Israel girls celebrate their Bat-Mitsvah usually by throwing a party but not a religious ceremony. American Jews who are mostly "reform" jews - do perform religious ceremony for girls as well.
I am not Jewish but have been to a number of friend's son's Bar Mitzvahs. I always have found the service to be very emotional and touching. The boys around here complete a project in addition to their Torah lessons. Quite amazing. Mayim, your observations about your son are so adorable. I have a 19 year-old and his transformation into a young man often leaves me breathless with emotion.
I can see you're so proud of him. I'm not Jewish but I know what an important right of passage it is. Congratulations.🌷✡️
Mazel Tov*
Mazel Tov, Ms. Bialik! And, Yasher Ko'akh to your son. May your son stay strong in his faith and be a righteous young man in our community!!
I am the Event's Coordinator for Capital of Texas Zoo and we had an amazing young man Colton Williams donate his Bar Mitzvah money to the porcupine exhibit and even got to name it Porcupine Point! We are so proud and thankful for him! Just Amazing!
Mazel Tov to you and your family. I am Catholic and when my only daughter went through our rites, they were special times, indeed. When she took her first communion at age 7 she was so adorable in her white dress. When she was 13 she was confirmed (became a member of the church). That was really special as she went from being a little girl to a young woman. Thanks for sharing your special time.
I am a Muslim but I love learning about Judaism from you ♥️
That's amazing! It's not what you are conditioned to hear. I'm a christain. God bless you.
I agree! I am undecided as to what I believe, but am positive that we are all sisters and brothers. I love learning about beliefs and culture and tradition from around this amazing planet. Good health and so much happiness to all of you!
Hey me too
Allah yahmik Habibi.
Me too
One day, your son will see this video and won't stop crying with emotion for the amazing mom he has and for being so so loved❤❤❤
what an accomplishment and kudos to you for raising him in a way where he’s planning for his future. you’re killing it as a mama
I'm a Muslim myself but that was pretty informative, I also love the way you sound and look speaking about it, I like how enthusiastic and passionate you are speaking about your son, your religious traditions and faith in general. And also how keen you are on always involving your kids in those traditions, I'd love to do the same when I have my own kids in the future❤️
I really enjoy your video..I am a Christian and have a great respect for Jewish people.. Thank you for Sharing your Jewish custom when your son turned 13.. How exciting.. to see your son have his bar mitzvah.
Mayim, could you do more advanced/ elaborate videos on neuroscience, maybe a specific topic each week :)
tinaro omg yes I would love her to do a neuroscience video
Me too!
That’s a good idea
@@ninaschust3694 thanks for the tip
@@ninaschust3694 Let me go read that comment again, I'd love to have spelling/grammar errors to hang on my bathroom wall! ;)
Wow, Thanks for the information on what Bar Mitzvah truly is.....not just a party. I'm learning more and more about Judaism through your channel than I ever learned in school.
For 17 years from mid-1970s-early 90s, I was Washington, DC area's foremost (and only) Gentile Bar Mitzvah photographer, a totally accidental hobby profession. At one time the rabbi in my town, who became a good friend, and I were comparing notes on who had done more B'nai Mitzvot. I was ahead something like 400-350 (but I worked at most shuls in our area, and he did only his own congregation. It was a chance to learn more about the rich Jewish traditions and not coincidentally my own mainstream Protestant faith. At the time my real job was as a government Arabic translator and I had a Masters in Middle East Studies which naturally included Islam. This rabbi invited me to give lectures to his confirmation class on comparative religion not only on my religion but on elements of Islam as well. I gave up photography when my financial goals for the hobby were met. I had financed my two kids' college educations with the proceeds from this hobby-profession.
I celebrated my Bar-Mitzah in December 2018. It was an event that I'll never forget. I *realy* read in the Torah in Israel-(my country).
I had my bar mitzvah last weekend 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Mazel tovah achi
Tov
mazeltov!!
Every time I watch your videos I learn so much. I have throughly enjoyed how you simplify your religion without dumbing it down. Your excitement and sorrows are so real that I want to learn more. I believe now more than ever that the more we learn about each other the more we can help and protect each other. Thank you for sharing your beautiful religion and for being such an inspiring person and teacher. Congratulations to your son and family.
As a Christian it's beautiful learning and celebrating other religions and cultures
You totally made me cry! How you show you pride us amazing! Thank you for sharing!
Congrats for your son's accomplishment! I went to Bar Mitzvahs of my childhood friends and have a close association and respect for Judaic traditions as many are the basis for Christian traditions.
me too. I have a Magen David tattoed in my wrist.
question is do you think the Christian traditions are good? apparently you do... 😱
I wonder if you might be willing to do a video explaining (or justifying depending on your particular predisposition) your decision to inculcate a religious ideology in your children without first presenting them with a multitude of options. It is very hard to break from the dogma of religion within one's family, and I think it would be prudent for all parents to understand the vitality of the child's autonomy in this regard; I sure as hell was never given any alternative options, and to this day my mother insists that I must believe in god (which I certainly do not).
What accomplishment would that be? Being born to a family who has certain traditions?
Lance Walker ..or in simple english....why brainwash ya kids..cheers
Donate and invest. Smart young man.
'Twas not his money in the first place, one cannot donate what one did not first earn. This is what is so enraging about the practice of circumcision, the Abraham sacrifice was intended to be a choice, granted to individuals, and the pain of that sacrifice is a crucial aspect of it's purpose. The practice of circumcision on infants is not just barbaric, it's also not fulfilling of the religious purpose.
@@lancewalker2595 From donation to circumcision. Segue of the year.
I can relate to so much of what you said. My youngest son just turned 18. My husband, his father, passed away a couple years ago, and the growth I have seen in this child of mine has been remarkable. He became closer to God and his Savior on his own. He is preparing to serve a mission for our church...something I never thought he would do and he is doing it all on his own. I have not pressured him. They have been his decisions. Speaking with him about his beliefs and spiritual experiences never ceases to amaze me. Congrats to you for being such a good and worthy influence in your children's lives.
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Love the passion and joy. I am going through conversion and I find your little pearls and wisdom resonate with me. Thank you for being so open and kind.
I teared up while watching this.. It‘s beautiful to hear you talking about your son and acknowledging and worshiping his adolescence!
I love how you kept the focus on the meaning of the Bar Miztvah
The Amy toy in the background shelf....😍 WOW!!
This info was conveyed in a very simple easy way....fun to know about it.👏😁
This was really interesting. I love when you share about your faith. The sense of community you have within the Jewish people is so beautiful. I grew up in a non denominational evangelical church, so a lot of that sense of history and connection was lost. It’s something I long for in my own faith.
I actually really get what he’s saying. There is a sense of identity/belonging that I think really lacks in evangelical Christianity. That’s not a slam on evangelism, I think it’s just the result of not having the deeply rooted history that follows your blood line. There’s a cultural aspect that is missing.
That's awesome💕 congrats to your son... may peace be with you🕯💖
I just love this lady!
On a side note, just a friendly suggestion to those folks who are sending out invitations to their child's Bar Mitzvah.
I grew up in a town that had a large Jewish community, so of course my brother and I were invited to A LOT of Bar and Bat Mitzvah. My parents used to joke about how we were toooo friendly with too many friends ;) . In the four years that we basically would be celebrating our friend's day, my parents estimated they spent about $1000 in checks written. Who knew kid's friends could be such an expensive adventure lol.
We knew what to expect in general at the event, but one of the best things we received in the invitation was an insert card that basically explained what Mayim did above. Including what to wear, were to go, what time to be picked up etc...It helped a lot.
Just a thought to those of you planing your child's Bar Mitzvah. :)
"boom! Instant Jewish man!" Love it :D
Hearing you speak about your son and how you are able to start seeing the man under the child made me cry. It is so bitter sweet watching them grow. Each stage takes them further away from the babies, toddlers, children they were but brings them closer to the adults we are so proud they are becoming. Best to you and your family.
Thank you for bringing your children up in Faith and for sharing the importance of doing so with your joy. Congratulations:)
God Bless
Cathy
I wonder if you might be willing to do a video explaining (or justifying depending on your particular predisposition) your decision to inculcate a religious ideology in your children without first presenting them with a multitude of options. It is very hard to break from the dogma of religion within one's family, and I think it would be prudent for all parents to understand the vitality of the child's autonomy in this regard; I sure as hell was never given any alternative options, and to this day my mother insists that I must believe in god (which I certainly do not).
@@lancewalker2595 I cannot speak for anyone else, but my daughter does know other religions and how/why they are different from my faith in Christianity. She has still made the choice to go through confirmation classes at our home church. The choice is and will always be hers. If she, at anytime, decides this is not the *life for her*, I will respect that and keep an open mind to whatever religion she chooses to believe/not believe in.
Lance Walker I think raising children without *any* religion is one of the most important things any parent can do.
Read about them with your child, answer questions, allow exploration, but no actual observed religion whatsoever. If the child is inclined at an age where they can be trusted to make such a decision (16 is a good round number), let 'em at it.
I think this would lead to more adult atheists, broader thinkers, and more people interested more in sciences. The world needs more of these types of people--especially if we want to continue advancing.
@@lancewalker2595 Didn't you already say this?
Good for you, if only kids weren't susceptible to the whims of adults.
I've been to one Bar Mitzvah. I was 13. I still remember being drunk for the 1st time. Manischewitz. Nothing worse than a bunch of drunk 13 year olds in a synagogue. That was 49 years ago. I still remember the headache too.
Drunk 13 year olds?? Geez...
Bob Bush - oh, boy, could I tell you stories!!
Thanks. My dad searched a video about a bar mitzvah and he clicked your video. I am only 11 but am turning 12 this year. I now know that most of the time spent is just what you liked and didn't like. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
I have learned so much more about. Being Jewish from your posts....I am personally not a Jew. But learning is always good!
Every time I watch one of your videos about Judaism, I feel like I should convert, you make it all sound so loving. Thanks for posting 🤓 !
William James Sheasgreen you do realize you’ll get circumcised right? 😂
Mr. Sheasgreen, if you sometimes feel like you should convert to Judaism, maybe HaShem is calling to you. Or, maybe you already have the spark of a Jewish soul in you. Conversion to Judaism is not an easy process and may take several years (and a lot of study). However, if you are sincere about converting then look inward to find your true motivation. If you can articulate that with sincerity (mostly to yourself at first), then it may be time to talk to a Rabbi. Best of luck to you.
@@tzipporahv3619 is it wired that most of the time i'm attracted to jewish woman i see them and get a warm feeling in my chest eventhough i don't know before they are jewish ,oh and i'm Gay 🤣
William James Sheasgreen -- Not to burst your bubble, but Judaism is the same as any religious tradition, in that it can have its ups and downs, its wonderful moments and its more challenging moments. Because people are people; there's a lot of variation among and between groups even within the same religion. Yes, there's a lot of love in Judaism, but if one is going to be observant, there's also a lot of practice required. You may have heard the expression, "Two Jews, three opinions." Along with the love, there's a lot of debating. Saying this not to discourage you, but to give you a realistic orientation, rather than an overly idealistic one.
William James Sheasgreen Make some Jewish friends, join them on holidays, enjoy it.
But probably steer clear of religion in general. None of them are all that great.
I’m a Christian. But this was so awesome to watch! The way you were lighting up about talking about your son was amazing. Thanks for sharing! ❤️
What a beautiful and meaningful event. I just read your two posts about the day as well and was moved to tears by your parenting thoughts, the spiritual significance, and the way you and your ex interacted with the questions and difficulties. Thank you for sharing
Mayim, I remember watching you from the Blossom day’s. Congratulations to your son. But, even more, congratulations to you. Raising children isn’t easy, especially as a single mother. The man your son is becoming is a reflection of the job you are doing encouraging and supporting him through this very important achievement. I can see how proud you are of him. I am a former nurse, now a nanny for a Jewish family. I have learned so much about the Jewish religion. It is one of tradition and family focus. Keep up the good work!
This is so educational, one of the reasons I love your content 💗 what responsibilities does he have now he is a Bar Mitzvah? (I’m just curious I don’t know much about Judaism)
Basically, he's now considered part of the adult Jewish community as far religious services. He now counts towards a Minyan. Without a Minyan, a lot of our ceremonies can't take place. This isn't a big deal for the major holidays, since there are enough bodies in attendance to count. But, for smaller things, like when a person needs to recite some prayers over the memory of a loved one during the middle of the week, this is where a minyan is important. He'll also be expected to help out in services. It includes things like reciting the blessing before anyone reads from the Torah; reading from the Torah; opening the Ark that contains the Torah; removing, carrying, and returning the Torah from/to the ark; and even smaller things like acting as an usher.
And, he can now lead a service, provided that he's knowledgeable enough. Contrary to what people think about the rabbinate, rabbis are not priests. They act as religious leaders, but that doesn't mean it's a role reserved for the rabbi alone. Any knowledgeable Jew can lead services. The Kohanim (Jewish Priests) have not been ordained as official priests since the second temple fell. We still track which families are Kohanim, both because there are a few things still reserved for the Kohanim, and one day we may rebuild our temple and will have need of official priests then. So, if Mayim's son has the knowledge (And I'm pretty sure he does, if he's Mayim's kid), in a pinch he can step in and lead a service.
Jack Linde thanks for this, this is very educational :)
Emily Bailey You can always learn more on Chabad.org and Aish.com
Those are 2 very good useful websites if you ever want to learn more about Judaism in depth! 🙂
Also, he's now old enough to have moral responsibility. He's now in charge of keeping the 613 Commandments, though kids in observant homes are pretty used to doing that already. Big changes are usually fasting 100% on days like Yom Kippur, putting on tefillin every non-sabbath morning, being expected to be in shul completely during prayers, etc.. You're now 'your own man' so to say, spiritually in charge of what you do and responsible for the consequences or rewards of keeping the mitvahs!
@@yakigesher-zion7289 Agreed, I also refer people to these sites.
The eye rolling is teen centric 😁
Especially first born!
So my six year old is above the curve haha!
Oh yes! Too funny.
Hahaha
My darling 5 year old niece is also gifted, since she has the eye roll already perfectly down!
I am part Jewish but was raised catholic. I so enjoyed listen g to your experience with your son. God bless.
i love how u talk about ur son with so much joy and spark in ur eyes! U can tell ur so deeply inlove and proud of him... bet hes proud of you too!
Thanks for sharing the deeper meaning behind this rite of passage! As someone who isn't Jewish, it's lovely to hear what this entails beyond the party
It’s so touching to hear you narrate your son’s bar mitzvah’s experience. As a mom, it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing!
I love the pride and joy you have when you’re talking about your kids! #ProudMom
I love your site! Thanks for sharing your life with us!
Congrats to your son having his bar mitzvah.
Since I’m a Catholic and doesn’t know about the Jewish culture very much, I actually first learned about what a Bar/Bat Mitzvah was from Arthur when I was younger.
That's exactly how I felt at my son's bar mitzvah. One minute he was a child, the next he blossomed into a tall, handsome young man. Above all, his dvar Torah was so good that several rabbis asked for a copy of it. Proud mamma!
Your love and admiration for your son is beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Mayim!!! I am a Catholic with very deep Jewish roots, and this video was great! Not also because it explains the Bar nitzva, but also because you focus on the importance of the "Boring" stuff that are essential for our people. I would love to hear more about your take in Jewish traditions, because, belive it or not, it helps me a lot to understand more of Jesus. Thank you again! And Matzltov!!! :)
@Delawanna totally! I am a convert, that is why I like so much this video. It is great to read the Benedictus or the Magnificat and enjoy those words..."Blessed oh Lord, The God of Israel" :)
@Delawanna oh! I am Jewish from my mum side too! We had with my Oma very deep conversations about this topics, I really do miss her. This things make me understand so much more about my faith. For example I was thinking that Jesus was 13 when he got lost in the temple. This is really significant in light of what Mayim is explaining. Because it was Jesus time for Bar Mitzva, to speak about the law, the things of His Father. And also to "eye rolled" his mum ::-P
Haha Love the thought of Jesus eye rolling his mum! Thanks for that! =D
@@Calithrade Totally "Muum! You don't know that I am taking care of the things of my father...." eyed roled ::-P
Every single one of you are inappropriate.
No one asked about your mamzer
Oh Mayim! How are you not crying?! That's too adorable.
I had a bat mitzvah when i was 12, but it wasn't in a synagogue because i didn't go to hebrew school. I just learned to recite my torah portion and sang some songs. It was at my friend's mom's restaurant and we invited a lot of my family to come. It was really chill. i've never been super religious, but i wanted the experience of a bat mitzvah without the speech (yay social anxiety).
Congratulations to your Son and your family! My fifth grade teacher was Jewish, so not only would we celebrate Christian holidays, but we also celebrated Jewish holidays in her class! We would even cook traditional foods and such. We had so much fun and she was my favorite teacher ever!
Mazel Tov! Absolutely wonderful story, Mayim. May you and your boys enjoy a happy Thanksgiving today!
Always looking so gorgeous and even a more gorgeous amazing soul
Congratulations to your son! God's blessings to you all!
It healed my soul to see families talk to their bar mitzvah child. Except for one family.
Much shalom on your home on this momentus occausion.
I so wish I had something like a bar or bat mitzvah in my life. It sounds transformational and so community and family centred! My ex was Jewish and I was so intrigued and his experiences. ps and unrelated but needs to be said: This hair style looks smashing on you! x
I love that he gets to be taken seriously now. I’m a Protestant Christian, and before I could partake in a certain sacrament, I had to basically memorise 52 canons of our catechism, and be grilled by a sea of old whit bearded men. Then stand in front of the congregation and participate in another sacrament, answering questions and the congregation having their chance to disagree. Yes, that was as fun as it sounds. I like doing a service project much better. I never knew Bat Mitzpha’s were done at the age of 12. I love learning about festivals, High Holy Days, and honestly enjoy everything on your site. Keep up your amazing work!
My son has his bar mitsva too 3 years ago and I remember, that everyone were blessing him with "you'r a grown up now...responsabilities...you'r a man and blablabla" At the dinner I stand (I m very shy so it wasn't easy at all!!) And I said " everyone said you'r a man now. Forget it!! You'r just 13! You'r a child and you have all your childhood in front of you. Your commitment for now is to have fun as far as you can" and then I cried 😂
Mayim, I first met you at the "big bang theory"and now with your videos. You'r such a good person and so funny! Love you very much
Hugs from Israel ❤
What was the deep of piece of Torah learning that blew his mind when he understood it? I just love when we grasp deep concepts, it gives me hope and goosebumps!
Um I only just found out Amy had a TH-cam channel
me too
I had my Bat Mitzvah at the age 41 at a Bronx Conservative Synagogue. I didn’t read the Maftir because it was more than 10 lines. So what did I chant instead : one of the longest Haftorah portions from the prophet, Ezekiel. I had a small party after Services and then went with my husband, my mother, and a friend to an Israeli nightclub, Cafe Baba, in Queens to celebrate. When the MC announced my name and that I was celebrating my Bat Mitzvah, everyone was looking for a 12 year old girl to stand up. I timidly got up. What a great memory. I am so proud that I was a Bat Mitzvah.
Mazel tov! Thank you for sharing! My heart was ready to burst ... you have raised a true leader of the tribe. It just gets better from here.💜
The way you talk about your son melts my heart and it makes me emotional. Its so beautiful.. You are such a good mother!! 😊
💕Loved hearing about this. You're such a proud mama.💕 Yes, would really like hearing about Jewish holy days and your take on them: Orthodox vs typical, expectations and how you celebrate. (A few other things - guess I could look up but would like to understand Jewish concepts of death and sitting Shiva (have you done this?) (Saw it in a TV show) and dietary choices - some are still not eating pork and shellfish, right? Oh so much to learn and (as a newbie) I may go back and see if you've covered these in the past. Thank you Mayim. Also - does your beautiful name have special meaning?
Mayim means "water" in Hebrew.
Your passion inspires me! Thank you for showing us the joy of your faith and love for your family. I think, as a Christian, one of the questions I've often had, is understanding the Jewish perspective on Jesus, and who He was. As a Seventh Day Adventist, I believe in keeping the 10 Commandments and I read the old testament books with great respect for the history of the Jewish nation.
The mystery (for me) has always been how Jewish people understand the life of Jesus.
Hope to hear your thoughts on this.
Thank you for allowing others to learn from your life 😊😊
Mazel Tov!
The joy and love shines through you in your explanations and comments.
Again, mazel tov!
Wow.. Watching this reminds me of my Confirmation 1000 years ago.. That feeling of the next chapter of your life unfolding.. Like your son, I remember that day when you, regardless of your chronological age, start to feel like a "man". With all the cons of adulthood ( working, paying taxes, huge responsibilities,etc)
Knowing you can give back to family and friends who helped guided and molded you into the person you were destined to become is such a proud moment in a man's life.. To give back and contribute..etc. Congrats to your son. I know he will make you even prouder than you already are! All the best! Ciao4now 😁
Hi Mayim! I was wondering whether you could make a video on conversion to judaism? It would be incredibly helpful, thank you!
I am a Christian. However, I have always loved the Jewish people. I have studied their traditions and love so much about them. I donate to Jewish organizations. Helping and loving God's chosen people is my heart. Thank you for sharing this special blessing.
Thank you for this sweet explanation! I went to a Bat Mitzvah in the late 90s and they spent more than most people spend on a wedding now. It was refreshing to hear you talk about the spirituality and that you had a modest party instead of a crazy blow out. It is definitely worth celebrating! Congratulations to your son!
Mazal Tov! If I misspelled it, I'm so sorry! Congratulations on your son's Bar Mitzvah! May he grow up strong, safe and secure in life. And bring you many grandchildren when he marries!!
I learned so much! This is why I watch your videos :)
My baby brother will have his bar mitzvah in 4 months. He was born when I was 16, he's almost 13 now and I CANT GRASP IT !!!! I'm about to be a mom myself (actually I will be, by the time his bar mitzvah comes...) and still, this huge milestone in his life brings me to tears more than anything else, even more than my own baby who doesnt even have a name yet.
We are not religious in any way- it's just a big milestone of turning from a child into a man.
I love my little brother!!!!! No matter how many children of my own I will have, he will always be my baby.
I'm a first born too. On a recent visit with my mother, she gave me the tin bowl she used to give me a bath when I was a baby. She took me to a synagogue in Milwaukee when I was a young boy. Thanks to her, I love the Jewish people. Congratulations to your oldest son on this rite of passage into manhood.
Thanks, I really like your traditions and your parenting.. groc on..
Shalom! May Hashem bless you and keep you and your family.
I love seeing the Joy on your face when you talk about your children ❤️
Wow, Miss Bialik really went into detail regarding her son’s rite of passage! There are a lot
of steps to maturity, including reading from the Torah and carrying a 13-year-old around
on a chair.
Congrats, Mayim! Best of luck to your son!
I did my bat mitzvah (,I am an orthdox jew בת מצווה) in a restaurant named "The meat from Tikva" I ate kabab, it was great ^_^
Congratulation to u and ur son. The way u lite up talking about ur son i feel like that about my daughters. They're my joy.
Mazel Tov Mayim! This is not only an important step for your son, but the culmination of your hopes and hard work at raising a Jewish boy. It is such a profound moment for you as his Mother to know that he has gained a kind of wisdom that can never be taken away from him and will always serve him well if ever he needs guidance. The joy in your heart shows on your face and I can hear it in your voice as you talk about it. May you and your family be Blessed with love and laughter always.
The ten percent thing... that got me good on that lil guy
3:59 Mayim being a proud mom
Literally tearing up because of the way you start talking about ur boy and him growing up and turning into a man like wow 😭 beautiful !
Beautiful enjoyable presentation Mayim! Thanx so much!
Love ya on JEOPARDY!!!
Love your hair 💓 and you!
The joy in your sons bar mitzvah radiates in your every word. Love this 💗
I can hear the passion in your voice for your son and your faith. Brilliant! Even though I am not religious, your enthusiasm brought tears to my eyes! Love from Ireland 🇨🇮
I always love. Hearing you speak with passion on the subjects you speak on. Today you explain it so much better them my own friends on what it is. Saving this video for my grandkids. When they ask me on this. Cause I'm not Jewish. But today i went to school.