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Judaism:Festivals Victoria & Olivia November 28 2011.

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1 Judaism:Festivals Victoria & Olivia November 28 2011

2 Purim: The Feast of Lots 14th day of Adar (6th month of the civil year) Celebration of Jewish deliverance as told in the Book of Esther. Book of Esther

3 Pesach: The Passover it commemorates the story of Exodus in which, the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt under Pharoh They only use unleavened bread. Jews did not have time to let their bread rise when leaving Egypt.

4 Shavuot: Jewish Holy Day 6th day of Sivan (or the Sunday following the 6th day of Sivan in the Karaite tradition)Sivan Dairy foods are eaten- cheesecake, blitzes, cheese kreplach, etc. Synagogue’s are decorated with roses, and or aromatic spices.

5 Rosh Hashanah: Head of the Year This marks the Jewish New Year- which is a time to begin introspection, looking back at mistakes of the past year and planning changes to make in the new year.

6 Yom Kippur: Day Of Atonement Observe this day as a holy day. Where a 25 hour period of fasting and intensive prayer is initiated. They often spend most of the day in synagogue services. Kol Nidre is an aramic declaration recited in the synagogue prior to the beginning of Yom Kippur.

7 Succoth: Feast of Booths, Feast of Tabernacles Hebrews were commanded to go on a pilgrimage to the Temple of Jerusalem During the morning service, worshippers would walk around the perimeter of the sanctuary

8 Chanukah: Hanukkah Jewish Christmas Retaking of the second Temple by this army and its rededication to God after the defilement decrees of the Selucid. Only enough oil to burn for one day- however it burned for 8 days. Enough time to prepare a fresh supply of oil.

9 Conclusion We believe that the traditions and festivals practised by Jews are one of a kind. Although they do not apply to our faith, we believe they are still an important part of the Jewish way of life.

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