A Bar Mitvah, if you weren't that sure, is a Jewish celebration that takes place when a boy turns 13 and is seen as becoming a fully responsible member of the Jewish community. The young man must read from the Torah and lead a prayer for the whole service. It's one of the most important moments in a Jewish mans life and considered incredibly significant within the faith.
If you've been invited to attend a Bar Mitzvah, perhaps to a family member of yours (brother, grandson, cousin, nephew etc) or you just know someone who's son is about to have theirs then you may want to send or give a card.
Knowing what to write in a Bar Mitzvah card isn't easy though. If you aren't familiar with the ceremony or the Jewish faith you might be worried about causing offence or saying the wrong thing. Also should you be addressing the card to the parents or the child themselves? Is it better to be funny or just stick to a simple congratulations?
Well you can use one or more of the variety of different Bar Mitzvah congratulations and wishes below. They range from simple card messages and quotes through to funny sayings and wishes from grandparents. You can use them as they are or change them to fit your circumstances.
• Bar Mitzvah Wishes
• Bar Mitzvah Quotes
• Funny Bar Mitzvah Messages
• Wishes for Grandson
• To Parents
Bar Mitzvah Wishes
The Bar Mitzvah messages below are simple and fairly short. They're perfect for a Bar Mitzvah card and should, in a simple way, get your feelings across and express your congratulations to the entire family on a special day.
• Mazel Tov! Congratulations on becoming a man! We're so proud of you.
• We are praying that as you enter adulthood the teachings of the Torah help guide you. Happy Bar Mitzvah!
• Mazel Tov! Congratulations and have a wonderful day!
• Watching you come of age is such a proud moment for us. We wish you all the best and know you'll grow into an amazing young man. Mazel Tov!
• Mazel Tov on your Bar Mitzvah! I wish you much happiness and many blessings on such a special day.
• Sending you best wishes on your big day. We can't wait to share the joy and happiness a Bar Mitzvah brings. Have a wonderful and blessed day!
• Happy Bar Mitzvah! Wishing you all the best and that you are blessed in this truly special celebration.
• Mazel Tov on a fantastic achievement! May your faith guide you through your adult years and bring you untold happiness. Happy Bar Mitzvah!
• Congratulations on becoming a man! Enjoy your rite of passage into adulthood and take the lessons from it with you throughout life.
• This is just the beginning of an exciting journey. I know you'll be a huge success in whatever you do. Mazel Tov and a happy Bar Mitzvah!
Bar Mitzvah Quotes
A quote regarding a Bar Mitzvah is a great way to wish someone well or congratulate them on such an important day. Many of the quotes below serve as words of wisdom to the young man as he enters adulthood.
• “A Bar Mitzvah is the time in his life when a Jewish boy realizes he has a better chance of owning a team than playing for one” – Jerry Reinsdorf
• "The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow. For every challenge encountered there is opportunity for growth." – Unknown
• "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
• "Go where you are celebrated – not tolerated. If they can’t see the real value of you, it’s time for a new start." – Unknown
• "I found a fruitful world because my ancestors planted it for me. Likewise I am planting for my children." – Talmud, Taanit 23A
– Talmud, Brachot 17A
• "Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." – George Bernard Shaw
• "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." -Helen Keller
Funny Bar Mitzvah Messages
Whilst a Bar Mitzvah is a serious event you can add a touch of humour to the day by using a funny message. Put a smile on the boys face with a witty or funny card.
• Just think. If you weren’t Jewish, you’d have another fifteen years or so to still screw around and act like a child.
• Well, you're officially grown up. What's that like then?
• Adulthood is still fun. It's just that you start thinking of fun in a different way.
• Being Jewish has some benefits. For example, there are the Bar Mitzvah gifts!
• A little secret is that adulthood is not as great as it is worked up to be. This is exactly why we have a celebration. It’s to trick you into thinking it’s a good thing to come of age. Congratulations on becoming an adult.
• "Did you know that when Albert Einstein reached 13, his mother was heard to say to him, ‘But it’s your Bar Mitzvah photo. Couldn’t you do something about your hair?" – Unknown
• Enjoy your time of independence as a young man while you can. It probably won’t be long before you have some sweet young lady to tell you what to do. We are wishing you the best.
• "When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished by how much he’d learned in seven years." – Mark Twain
Wishes for Grandson
If it's your grandson's Bar Mitzvah then you might want to pass on some of your knowledge or wisdom. You can offer small bits of advice or just congratulate him on becoming a man.
• It's been an honour and a privilege to watch you grow into a fine young man. You've made us so proud and hopefully we've been able to help and teach you as you've reached adulthood. Remember well always be there for you. Mazel Tov!
• I hope you remember today that your family loves and cherished you. We are so grateful to have you as our grandson and can't wait to see you become a man. Congratulations!
• Congratulations, and may you be blessed on your Bar Mitzvah. Today may seem like the beginning of your journey into manhood, but rest assured that it is simply another milestone on a path that you have already travelled far on. Looking forward to seeing what other landmark moments you accomplish!
• May you embrace the lessons you have learned, ready to share them with others, and remain open to discovering even more. On your Bar Mitzvah you become not just a man but a scholar, a leader, and a teacher as well. Congratulations!
• As you look forward to your Bar Mitzvah and all that it means, don’t forget to look back as well and embrace the people and moments that have you brought you to this point. You are a special collection of love and care, and we could not be prouder of the man you have become.
• Congrats! You have made us so happy to see such love and faith reflected in our wonderful grandson. Your Bar Mitzvah is recognition of the many wonderful and mature qualities that you have always possessed and developed.
• Seeing you grow up has been an experience like no other and one that I would not trade for the world. I hope you are joyful, blessed, and content in this moment.
To Parents
You can address some of your congratulations to the parents of the young man who's Bar Mitzvah it is. They will be feeling huge amounts of pride and joy during such an important day for their son so you can let them know how pleased you are for them.
• We're so happy tine here to see your little boy become a man. You must be so proud. Congratulations!
• I'm so honoured to be part if such a special occasion.
• You must be filled with such pride and joy as you witness your son enter adulthood. I know how successful he will be in whatever he chooses
• Enjoy this wonderful day and take huge pride in your amazing son. He's going to be a man of great standing and respected by all
• We can't wait to see your young man take his first steps into adulthood. You've done a brilliant job raising him and that's reflected in the person he's becoming today.
Resources
A few resources to help understand Bar Mitzvahs and Jewish celebrations/events.
• Chrismukkah and Hanukkah Cards – MixedBlessing offers the most creative and largest collection of interfaith, multicultural and Chrismukkah holiday cards and products combining the symbols of Hanukkah and Christmas
Hopefully these Bar Mitzvah wishes will have helped you to feel confident about what to say and how to congratulate someone on such an important day.
According to Jewish law, when a girl turns 12, she is accountable for her actions, has rights and obligations to a Jewish adult, and can participate in Jewish community life.
The ritual is extremely special, particularly because it coincides with the puberty age of the girls. In this ritual, it is the father who thanks God that he will no more be punished for the sins of her daughter.
bar Mitzvah Sayings
• Welcome to this new phase of life. Blessings. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• Welcome to this grown-up phase of life. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• Hey! Aren’t you a gorgeous grown-up? Happy bar Mitzvah!
• Welcome to the official phase of responsibilities. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• Welcome to being responsible, paying bills, and worrying about the future. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• Welcome to this new milestone of life. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• I have seen you grow up from a small baby till today and I am so happy to attend your special day. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• From a small kid to becoming a grownup, watching your journey has been a treat. Have a great beginning and after. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• Welcome to this new chapter of life. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• The time has come to use all the wisdom and teachings that you have learned. May you have a great beginning. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• The real world is very different from the bookish world you know about. Be careful and carefree. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• You are stepping into this phase of adulthood. But don’t kill this inner child within you. Sending my everything good for your better life. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• I am so happy that you will start this new chapter of your life. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• Words are not enough to express my happiness for you. My blessings and love will always stay with you. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• May your heart be full of love and kindness. My blessings and love will always stay with you. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• May you emerge to be strong and generous in years to come. My blessings and love will always stay with you. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• May get wiser and gentler in your ways in years to come. My blessings and love will always stay with you. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• May you love and let go, and you know what is required to be done and when. My blessings and love will always stay with you. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• With you growing up, the world will heal. My blessings and love will always stay with you. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• Be patient. Good things come to people who know how to wait for them. My blessings and love will always stay with you. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• May your adult years be full of adventure and comfort. My blessings and love will always stay with you. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• I have watched you grow up, and it fills my heart with such immense happiness that I am here to witness this special day of yours when you are officially stepping into adulthood. I hope all success is yours. My blessings and love will always stay with you. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• The world is full of bad things. But it is also full of love, light, and happiness. It is you who will decide what you choose. Life is going to be all about your choices now. My blessings and love will always stay with you. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• Spread cheer and mirth when you travel. May your process of becoming an adult be the most amazing phase of life. My blessings and love will always stay with you. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• May your path be filled with success and love. You will be grown up now. Don’t bury yourself in responsibilities. Enjoy your life to the fullest. My blessings and love will always stay with you. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• Adulthood is a tricky thing. It will be fun only if you make it fun. Else you will be drowned in bills, jobs, and responsibilities. Do your best but don’t forget to have fun with it. I know you are going to be great in everything you do. May you receive the blessings of the Lord always. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• The secret to having great adulthood is not how hard you try and work. It is how much you enjoy working and celebrating it. Remember this, and you’ll never find life hard. May you be blessed always. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• Life is full of hardships. The art is how to sail that ship while having fun and celebrating each and every wave and ripple of it. May you be blessed always. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• From now on, you will have all your independence, but you will also be on your own and held accountable for everything you do. Make the right choices. Your choices make you. May you be blessed always. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• Adulthood does not mean that you will not be making mistakes anymore. But always remember that these mistakes are to be worn as war scars. Treasure them, learn from them and never repeat them again. May you be blessed always. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• You are a happy and sweet soul. You are always there for others, helping them and reaching out to them. Keep making this world a better place with your presence. May you be blessed always. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• You have been so mature of all the children that I see around. You always look out for people and take a stand for what is right. Stay that way. May you be blessed always. Happy bar Mitzvah!
• I remember when I for the first time, I met you. You were such a beautiful and humble boy. I have seen this journey of your going up into this young man. Hope the upcoming years bring you all joy and success. May you be blessed always. Happy bar Mitzvah!
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Creating Greeting Card Messages for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah
For many people are Bar or Bat Mitzvah will be one of the most memorable birthdays they ever have. Surrounded by family and loved ones, a young person’s thirteenth birthday is equal parts religious ritual, Jewish cultural tradition, and celebratory blowout. While the celebration is of obvious importance to traditional or observant Jews, even secular Jews that make the choice to have a Bar Mitzvah make the decision carefully and with serious intent.
Sharing in the fun is important no matter what your own personal background or connection to the ceremony. Here are some ideas for messages and thoughts to share on the special day.
For family
Even if you are closely connected to the ceremony it can be hard to know just what to say to your immediate family. And it probably feels hard to concede the point that a thirteen year-old has truly become a man or a woman! All the same, you should and feel free to express the mixed emotions you might be feeling about them growing up in a thoughtful, respectful way.
• (To a son) What a pleasure it has been to be blessed with the wonderful task of parenting you. As a son, you have made us so proud and even taught us a thing or two. Your Bar Mitzvah is another amazing opportunity in your life to share your gifts with others, and we look forward to seeing you do just that.
• Congratulations, and may you be blessed on your Bar Mitzvah. Today may seem like the beginning of your journey into manhood, but rest assured that it is simply another milestone on a path that you have already travelled far on. Looking forward to seeing what other landmark moments you accomplish!
• Mazel Tov! You are blessed in a way that many people are not-with a family that surrounds them in love, instruction, and care. We are grateful to have you be part of the same thing for us, and we look forward to spending your Bar Mitzvah in gratitude and celebration alongside you.
• (To a daughter) May you embrace the lessons you have learned, ready to share them with others, and remain open to discovering even more. On your Bat Mitzvah you become not just a woman but a scholar, a leader, and a teacher as well. Congratulations!
• Congrats! You have made us so happy to see such love and faith reflected in our wonderful daughter. Your Bat Mitzvah is recognition of the many wonderful and mature qualities that you have always possessed and developed.
• As you look forward to your Bat Mitzvah and all that it means, don’t forget to look back as well and embrace the people and moments that have you brought you to this point. You are a special collection of love and care, and we could not be prouder of the women you have become.
• (for a sibling) Congratulations! It is such an honor to be a part of the big moments and to see the small changes that have brought you to this day.
• You are always there for me-as an example, a friend, a mentor. I am so happy to be a part of your Bar Mitzvah and witness the chance for you to demonstrate these skills for everyone else.
• Growing up alongside you has been an experience like no other and one that I would not trade for the world. I hope you are joyful, blessed, and content in this moment.
For fun
Remember the part where a bar mitzvah is a huge celebration? Feel free to bring the same sense of carefree fun to your note.
• If someone had told me that all it took was one day to become a man, I would have converted a long time ago. I’m still trying to figure this whole adult thing out.
• As an adult you will have additional responsibilities and pressures that you did not before. I am sure you have prepared well and learned many lessons from the Torah as you approach this special moment. So no pressure, but this is my sixth Bar Mitzvah in a month, and I’ve already heard some pretty good speeches.
• Congratulations on your Bar Mitzvah! At mine I made enough money to last me a lifetime. In fact, I hopy you don’t mind, I just re-gifted some to you.
• Best wishes on your Bat Mitzvah. I hope you prepared well and read the Torah cover to cover. Just watching the movie doesn’t count.
• You probably don’t get this a lot, so instead of best wishes for your Bar Mitzvah, I thought I would just wish you a Happy Birthday!
For a family friend
Unsure of how to approach the ritual and tradition of the ceremony as an outsider? Acknowledging the context of the ceremony without pretending you know more than you do is usually the right approach. You do want to stay on the good side of the entire family after all.
• Congratulations on your Bar Mitzvah! I’m so happy for you, and I know that someone as special as you deserves an occasion as special as this.
• Best wishes as you mark a new phase of your life! It is sure to be a road full of fun twists and unexpected turns, but if there’s anything I know about you and your family it’s that you are equipped with the wisdom and spirit to handle it.
• Mazel Tov! Plain and simple-best wishes and good fortune on achieving this special moment in your life.
• Wishing you nothing but the very best! May you be surrounded by family, friends, and those you most admire for a time to celebrate that which is most important to you.
• It is such a pleasure to know who you as the wonderful person that you and to anticipate the amazing person that you will most certainly become. Congratulations on your Bat Mitzvah!
Invitations
Just as important as any other message is the one that sets the tone for the whole event-the invitations! Here are some ideas to get your started for your own event.
• Join us as we celebrate our son/daughter in successfully completing a huge milestone.
• Share with us in worship as our child is called to the Torah as a Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
• With deep happiness, we invite you to share in the Bar/Bat Mitzvah of our son/ daughter.
• It would be an honor and a privilege to have you joins us, as our son/daughter becomes Bar Mitzvah.