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Festivals (Shavuot (what (eat dairy, no work, read from book of Ruth), why…
Festivals
Shavuot
why
originally harvest festival
became celebration of when Torah was given
importance
what
eat dairy
no work
read from book of Ruth
Yom Kippur
why
focus on God/reflection
chance to better themselves
focus on judgement in this life rather than for next
importance
day of God's judgement - fate sealed for next year
chance to make amends - better relationships
book of life - fate for next year decided
what
day of atonement - 10 days after Rosh Hashanah
banned
perfume
sex
food (fast for the day)
washing/bathing
Ne'ilah service - book of life locked - ark open - God's mercy
no work to be done (commanded in Leviticus)
Kapparah
donation to poor
chicken swung round someone's head then killed and given to poor to eat
Rosh Hashanah
why
believe God judges their actions every year
decides fate for next year
importance
time of reflection - how to live better life
what
Jewish new year - celebrated over 2 days
time of repentance/reflection on past year
shofar must be heard (mitzvot)
Amidah prayer in synagogue is longer and there are more prayers
throw stones into river and pray - cast off sins
Micah
Sukkot
why
commemorating time Jews spent in the desert
trust in God to protect
importance
acknowledging their ancestry
being in touch with their history
still relevant? don't need temporary shelters anymore
what
temporary shelter
4 plants
citrus
palm leaves
myrtle
willow branch
pilgrim festival - travel to Jerusalem
last 7 days (8 in Jerusalem)
synagogue service on 7th day
Passover (Pesach)
why
saved by Moses - 10 plagues
commanded in Torah
importance
commemorate freedom from slavery
be in touch with their past
God's love/protection
what
preparation
remove all leavened bread from house
Passover meal
seder plate
lettuce
apple and nut paste
Hannukah
why
Macabees defeated Greek authorities
had to rededicate Temple - oil
oil for one day lasted 8 days
importance
miracle of God's provision
trust in God to provide
what
light menorah each day
don't take time off work/school
eat oily foods
dreidel - spinning top, game for children