Bat Mitzvah
The Story Of Ruth
The word Bat Mitzvah directly means ‘the daughter of commandments’ in Hebrew and referred to when a girl turns of age (12 years old) she is recognized by the Jewish community as having the same rights as an elder Jewish women. The girl is now viewed as being morally and ethically responsible for her decisions and actions. The Bat Mitzvah is an important bond in religious and spiritual experiences, and the most crucial aspect of this celebration is the influence and long term effect the experience will have on the young woman’s Jewish identity. Young women find who have turned of age usually find it meaningful to choose one mitzvah (women within the Old Testament) to research in depth to developing a personal connection with …show more content…
For example: the explanation of levirate marriage but if the custom had finished during Samuel’s day, he would have needed to enlighten the meaning for his generation and for those to follow. Purposes of post-exilic, ethnic toleration in view of reforms by Ezra’s and Nehemiah, the traditional emphasis may well be explained by the portions of the Law which existed in Samuel’s day (An Introduction to the book of Ruth, n.d.). The background of the book demonstrates the period of the judges in a uniform way which would be familiar to Samuel. The ‘Hebrew style’ of Ruth is different from Nehemiah, Chronicles, Esther or Jonah, but is on a closely linked to the portions of Samuel.
Women's behaviour was exceedingly restricted in the Old Testament such as (The Status of Women in The Old Testament, B.A. Robinson, 2012):
• Unmarried women were not permitted to leave the home of their father without permission.
• Married women were not allowed to leave the home of the husband, without his permission.
• Women had little or no authority.
• Could not testify in court.
• Could not appear in public …show more content…
She chose to stay by the side of Namoi, her mother-in-law rather than return to her hometown. Even though this choice reduces her chances of finding another husband, as she leaves her family and her religion, the two things she holds dearly to her heart, she is able to live a courageous life. Ruth keeps focused on the big picture; her love for Naomi and the desire to be with a part of the Jewish faith mean more to her than the desire for marriage. The shows to young women that there is more to life when being someone’s wife, yes it is an important commitment none the less but it isn’t necessary to live the life of God.
Young women can follow in the footsteps of Ruth by living their life by the motto of loyalty, bravery and determination. These characteristics of any women promote an image of purity and idealization which is imperative to live a life of integrity just like
The word Bat Mitzvah directly means ‘the daughter of commandments’ in Hebrew and referred to when a girl turns of age (12 years old) she is recognized by the Jewish community as having the same rights as an elder Jewish women. The girl is now viewed as being morally and ethically responsible for her decisions and actions. The Bat Mitzvah is an important bond in religious and spiritual experiences, and the most crucial aspect of this celebration is the influence and long term effect the experience will have on the young woman’s Jewish identity. Young women find who have turned of age usually find it meaningful to choose one mitzvah (women within the Old Testament) to research in depth to developing a personal connection with …show more content…
For example: the explanation of levirate marriage but if the custom had finished during Samuel’s day, he would have needed to enlighten the meaning for his generation and for those to follow. Purposes of post-exilic, ethnic toleration in view of reforms by Ezra’s and Nehemiah, the traditional emphasis may well be explained by the portions of the Law which existed in Samuel’s day (An Introduction to the book of Ruth, n.d.). The background of the book demonstrates the period of the judges in a uniform way which would be familiar to Samuel. The ‘Hebrew style’ of Ruth is different from Nehemiah, Chronicles, Esther or Jonah, but is on a closely linked to the portions of Samuel.
Women's behaviour was exceedingly restricted in the Old Testament such as (The Status of Women in The Old Testament, B.A. Robinson, 2012):
• Unmarried women were not permitted to leave the home of their father without permission.
• Married women were not allowed to leave the home of the husband, without his permission.
• Women had little or no authority.
• Could not testify in court.
• Could not appear in public …show more content…
She chose to stay by the side of Namoi, her mother-in-law rather than return to her hometown. Even though this choice reduces her chances of finding another husband, as she leaves her family and her religion, the two things she holds dearly to her heart, she is able to live a courageous life. Ruth keeps focused on the big picture; her love for Naomi and the desire to be with a part of the Jewish faith mean more to her than the desire for marriage. The shows to young women that there is more to life when being someone’s wife, yes it is an important commitment none the less but it isn’t necessary to live the life of God.
Young women can follow in the footsteps of Ruth by living their life by the motto of loyalty, bravery and determination. These characteristics of any women promote an image of purity and idealization which is imperative to live a life of integrity just like