Bar Mitzvah Candlelighting: Are You Having One?

I have read many articles about whether or not there is significance or meaning in regards to the candle lighting ceremony at a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. And the truth is that I am not sure where it originated or why it came about. 

Some people like to think it was created for the florist to make more money on an elaborate display; I would like to think it was created as a supplement for being called to the Torah for an Aliyah.  I am not demeaning the Aliyah and nor do I think there is a greater honor than being called to the Torah for an Aliyah, I am only pointing out that in an Orthodox service women do not read Torah.  And it has only been in recent history, in certain sects of Judaism that this is changing.

Additionally,  I would like to point out that lighting candles plays a huge role in the life and rituals of Judaism: we light them at the start of  Shabbot, and most other holidays, to remember a dead relative and for each day of Hannukah. Fire, flame and candles have such significance in our lives that it seems to make perfect sense to have created a way to incorporate them into the Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

Dear Reader, What are your thoughts on the candle-lighting?  Are you having one at your child’s party?  Please let me know! 

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