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Practices (Synagogue (worship and prayer, education, social activities,…
Practices
Synagogue
worship and prayer, education, social activities, charitable events
identified from their use of Jewish symbols: Menorah (many-branched candlestick) and the Star of David
many different name: house of prayer, house of study, 'shul' (Orthodox), 'temple' (Reform)
features: The Ark (where the Torah scrolls are kept), The Ner-Tamid (ever burning light to symbolise God's presence), The Bimah (reading platform, where the Torah is read)
Worship
Orthodox: strictly follow the laws, in Hebrew, men and women sit separately
Reform: believe the Torah was inspired by God but written by humans, men and women sit together, in Hebrew and English
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Shabbat
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In the home
preparations: cleaning the house, preparing the food, changing into smart clothes, two candles placed on the table, two loaves of challah bread and wine or grape juice
celebrations: lighting of the candles, special meals, spent time with children, study the Torah
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Marriage
two step process: Betrothal (period of engagement before the wedding, 12 months) and The Wedding (betrothal ceremony)
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Mourning for the dead
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Shiva: second period of mourning, intense and last for 7 days
Dietary laws
Kosher: food that is acceptable to eat, Trefah: food that is unacceptable to eat
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