| Pronunciation: | bâs 'mitsvu | ||
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| Definition: | [n] (Judaism) an initiation ceremony marking the 12th birthday of a Jewish girl and signifying the beginning of religious responsibility | ||
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| Synonyms: | bat mitzvah, bath mitzvah | ||
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| See Also: | induction, initiation, installation | ||
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