I love this story, people in their golden years getting to celebrate their passage into adulthood, even if it’s into “late” adulthood. http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/02/18/america/NA-FEA-US-Bar-Mitzvah-Redux.php I’m a big believer in milestones and rituals.  I feel they’re more than a part of our culture, they’re a part of our DNA.   They help tell the story of who we [...]

I stumbled upon this article and had to post. I think I need to add a new party category. http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20149944,00.html As someone who dreaded learning her Hebrew for her Bat Mitzvah, I say it’s not fair.  You get the party with none of the pain?!  I’m pissed!! Please please someone who’s had a faux mitzvah [...]