Typically, a bar mitzvah begins with the master of ceremonies introducing the family and the bar mitzvah celebrant. Before dinner, a family member will recite the traditional Ha-motzi, a prayer and blessing. Ha-motzi is recited with Challah bread, which is passed and shared with everyone.The Bat Mitzvah Ceremony During the Bat Mitzvah, the girl may read from the Torah or read a prayer from the Siddur instead. Traditionally in Judaism, men and women are not considered to have equal responsibilities.