Why Does a Boy Become Bar Mitzvah at 13? A Fascinating Lesson from Yaakov and Esav
Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Why does Jewish adulthood begin at age 13, and what is the Torah source for this milestone? Explore Rashi’s explanations, the significance of Shimon and Levi, and the surprising questions surrounding Yaakov and Eisav’s age, Avraham’s passing, and the deeper meaning of becoming a bar mitzvah.