Bat (the pronunciations of is Bas) is daughter in Hebrew and Aramaic. Mitzvah is "commandment" in both Hebrew and Aramaic. At the age of 12 (for girls), children become obligated to observe the commandments. The Bat Mitzvah are a rite of passage, a transition from childhood to adulthood; a milestone in a Jewish life. The Bat Mitzvah ceremony consists of the young person chanting the blessings, and her Torah portion which is the Torah portion of the week. She also reads the Haftarah portion. There are many traditions that accompany the Bat Mitzvah experience. This rite is a reason to be joyful for the Bat Mitzvah girl, she is now at the age when personal responsibility dawns. This new accountability celebrated for both, the parents who are no longer "blamed" for their daughter's misconduct, and for the Bat Mitzvah girl who can now be proud of her new responsibility. Bat Mitzvah party supplies like paper plates, napkins, and cups are a perfect way to complete a Bat Mitzvah Party Theme. Party decorations using like glow jewelry, stickers. Bat Mitzvah loot bags tucked into blue baskets or a Bat Mitzvah piñata can be a centerpiece and double as party prizes. Party favors like jewelry, glow whistles, hats, masks, party-poppers and boas will add the special touches to a Bat Mitzvah Party Theme.