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A person's '''birthday - yom huledes''' is the day when they mark their date of birth each year, and on this day their mazel (spiritual fortune) is especially strong. It's fitting to increase in simcha (joy) on this day as a way of giving thanks to Hashem, and to use the day for adding in matters of avodas Hashem (divine service). | A person's '''birthday - yom huledes''' is the day when they mark their date of birth each year, and on this day their mazel (spiritual fortune) is especially strong. It's fitting to increase in simcha (joy) on this day as a way of giving thanks to Hashem, and to use the day for adding in matters of avodas Hashem (divine service). | ||
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There are many traditional sources that discuss the practical meaning of different birthdays. The halachos (Jewish laws) depend purely on the birthday itself, not on mental maturity or other conditions. For example, a boy becomes bar mitzvah and obligated in mitzvos at 13, a girl becomes bas mitzvah at 12, and so forth. | There are many traditional sources that discuss the practical meaning of different birthdays. The halachos (Jewish laws) depend purely on the birthday itself, not on mental maturity or other conditions. For example, a boy becomes bar mitzvah and obligated in mitzvos at 13, a girl becomes bas mitzvah at 12, and so forth. | ||