The Bat Mitzvah is a highly significant event in a young Jewish girl's life. But how meaningful the event will be depends on much more than the party food or dress. Every Bat Mitzvah girl can make this a time in her life full of meaning and self growth. The Bat Mitzvah Book takes the Bat Mitzvah girl on a personal journey to discover how to make this time one of the most wonderful moments in her life.

v  Hear real, inspiring stories from women of today about what they learned from their coming of age and the unique times in which they lived.

v  Read about great Jewish women of the past who call to you to carry on the profound heritage of love and strength that is the birthright of each Jewish young woman.

v  Reference the thank-you note samples and ideas in the book and design your own personal Thank You notes.

v  Learn about the Jewish holidays, their significant points as well as recipes to create a full Shabbat meal.

v  Learn how to work alongside your parents and synagogue to develop a Bat Mitzvah celebration that reflects you.

 Discover how to put spirituality back into the Bat Mitzvah celebration and make your mitzvah project special.

     Written by a young lady who has spent years collecting stories and ideas, Esther speaks to girls from their own perspective, friend to friend, exploring what it really means to become a Bat Mitzvah.

     The Bat Mitzvah Book can help any girl use this stage of her life as one that will connect her to her Jewish heritage for the rest of her life.