My bat mitzvah fell on Rosh Hodesh, and I remember learning from my tutor about the connection between Rosh Hodesh, the moon, women, and feminism. I remember that my speech was about women and feminism, which is pretty funny considering where I ended up (at JWA!). That ended up being the only meaningful part of my bat mitzvah experience. (The rest was just stress at being forced to have a huge party at the most awkward period of my life.)
I wish I still had a copy of that speech. I'll ask my mom if she saved it!
My bat mitzvah fell on Rosh Hodesh, and I remember learning from my tutor about the connection between Rosh Hodesh, the moon, women, and feminism. I remember that my speech was about women and feminism, which is pretty funny considering where I ended up (at JWA!). That ended up being the only meaningful part of my bat mitzvah experience. (The rest was just stress at being forced to have a huge party at the most awkward period of my life.)
I wish I still had a copy of that speech. I'll ask my mom if she saved it!