The wearing of Tefillin usually begins after this ritual, though some Orthodox sects insist on practicing it up to three months prior.  This ritual usually presents the initiate with his first effort at aliyah. A tzedekah, or act of charity, is often expected of those preparing for this ritual. Gifts of savings bonds or gift cards in multiples of 18 dollars are often given, as that number is considered lucky. It signifies the initiate's responsib
The wearing of Tefillin usually begins after this ritual, though some Orthodox sects insist on practicing it up to three months prior.  This ritual usually presents the initiate with his first effort at aliyah. A tzedekah, or act of charity, is often expected of those preparing for this ritual. Gifts of savings bonds or gift cards in multiples of 18 dollars are often given, as that number is considered lucky. It signifies the initiate's responsibility to follow Halakha, or religious law, and gives him the right to read publicly from the Torah. FTP what is this coming-of-age ritual for boys in Judaism?
The wearing of Tefillin usually begins after this ritual, though some Orthodox sects insist on practicing it up to three months prior.  
bar mitzvah (accept "bat mitzvah" before "boys" is read at end)