November 19. That was the day when I was welcomed into womanhood. It has and will stay in my mind, till the day I die. No mortal can erase that memory. (Unless, of course I’m brainwashed, get Alzheimer, etc.).
At every Bat mitzvah (Bat mitzvah for women, Bar mitzvah for men), the young person receives a purity ring. It could have been passed down from generations, and/or have its own story. We are also given a Bible, a hope chest (for girls) a sword (for men), and a dagger (for both). You “come of age” when girls turn twelve and men turn thirteen (they say girls mature faster!).
During the ceremony, you recite Proverbs 31 (for girls), and you answer some questions. Was I nervous? Yes. But I have attended a speech class, hosted by our wonderful Mrs. Klotz, and so I came more ready than I would have been.
Having said all that, I am now regarded as a “women.”
So, here starts the life of an adult.
Goodbye childhood.
~ M. Renata Hudelson
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Thank you Kayla and Jamie! I like it to (both the ring and the pic).
Merry Christmas!
– M. Renata Hudelson
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” – Author Unknown
Are we going to see some pictures from your special day??? Mrs. T.
Yes, well…. Mrs. K needs to process them first. When she’s done, Yes I would like to add it to the blog post.
Thank you so much for commenting! I love getting to glean as much wisdom from you as I can.
Are you the mother of the J&K girls Mrs. T?
So much love,
M. Renata Hudelson
XD yes, I’m pretty sure that’s my mom. 😀
~Jamie
I feel like I should say something…………
🙂
smiling should suffice! lol
M. Renata Hudelson
I think you did perfectly at your bat mitzvah Moriah! Certainly better than I think I would of!
BTW, I like your newest commenting picture a lot!!
I love the picture, Moriah; your ring is sooo very pretty!
~Jamie