Jews gather together for a number of important holidays (sacred becoming a community). The holidays‚ festivals‚ and the Sabbath offer Jewish people a chance to set aside sacred time‚ (prayer and ritual). Almost the whole of Jewish history and teaching is embodied in its holidays/festivals -- in which traditions are passed from one generation to the next by means of stories‚ actions‚ symbolic food‚ and singing. Most festival celebrations are based on the home and family‚ with the events of the past
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wife. According to Jewish practice‚ marriage is the only framework for which sexual activity may take place because it provides the sense of commitment and social responsibility. The legally bounded torah is a direct expression of the sexual ethic behavior which holds the Jewish communities together. The torah provides substantiation for the orthodox view on homosexuality‚ contraception‚ adultery and pre-marital sex. However‚ the liberal view on sexual ethics is a reflection of Jewish history and oppression
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office -First Jews may have arrived on the Iberian Peninsula - Early as King Solomon time (965-930 B.C.E.) - Result of Jewish Diaspora following destruction of first Temple by Nebuchadnezzar (586 B.C.E.) -8th – 11th century considered “Golden Age” for Spain when Jews‚ Muslims and Christians built a civilization most advanced in Europe - By mid‐13th century‚ Christians controlled most of Spain and were increasingly forcing Jews to convert to Christianity. -Bayezid II also sent out the Ottoman
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Jewish immigrants always seemed to be the outsiders struggling to survive physically in other countries. Even in the United States‚ they are treated like outsiders more than any other white ethnic group. Jewish immigrants weren’t satisfied with the lack of the opportunities that was presented in their countries and they began to migrate to the United States in the 1600s. However‚ anti-Semitism had arisen in the United States. There were openly anti-Semitism organizations and violent acts toward the
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The festivals dotting the Christian Calendar are marked by general out pourings of devotion‚ mourning and joy according to the religious significance of these days. Some common festivals celebrated by Christians are the days commemorating the major Christian events like Christmas for the birth of Jesus Christ and Easter for his martyrdom and resurrection. Other popular events usually mark the birth or the feast days of famous Saints. These occasions are celebrated with great enthusiasm; the people
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Running Head: JEWISH RITUALS AND CEREMONIES Coping With Change: Jewish Rituals and Ceremonies Coping With Change: Jewish Rituals and Ceremonies Kenneth Pargament in his book The psychology of religion and coping‚ states the importance of religious beliefs during times of change‚ be it a moment of happiness or distress. While applying Pargament’s philosophy‚ this paper focuses on Judaism and the coping mechanisms offered during those times of change thru rituals and ceremonies. Although
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to the history of the Jewish people themselves. Its story begins with the original agreement made between Abraham and God‚ circa 1900 BCE‚ when Abraham was called to leave his home in Ur and migrate to Cannan (later known as Palestine and Israel)‚ a land God promised to give to his descendants. The second and chief agreement was made 450 years later when Moses led the Jews out of slavery in Egypt (the exodus) back to the lands of Canaan. At Mt Horeb (Sinai)‚ God gave the Jewish people the 10 Commandants
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Jewish Places of Worship Over time the location and ways in which people of Jewish descent ritualize their religion has changed. If one reviews the history of the Jewish faith it is seen that these changes parallel many of the bigger events that occurred in the past. The most significant change in how the religion was worshipped occurred when the exile of the Jews took place. This caused Jews to be forced away from their temples that they had become accustomed to worshipping in. The Jewish
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And the horizon sticks With a putrid odor of colors. Down on the beach A little Jewish tailor from the Bronx‚ With a bad stomach‚ Throws up the hot-dog sandwiches He ate in the afternoon While life to him Is like a sick tomato In a garbage can. The sun‚ Like the red yolk of a rotten egg‚ Falls behind the roller-coaster And the horizon sticks With a putrid odor of colors. Down on the beach A little Jewish tailor from the Bronx‚ With a bad stomach‚ Throws up the hot-dog sandwiches
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’Sexual ethics provide a framework for Jewish conduct so that the tradition may continue in stability and morality’ Evaluate the accuracy of this statement. Sexual Ethics are integral to Judaism because they provided direct guidance on how to behave morally and in accordance with the Torah and God. Although‚ over many years Jews were suffering from persecution‚ they are currently showing stability which can be attributed to the framework that is outlined through the strong ethics that they
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