Explain How the followers of Judaism may put all these teachings into practice in daily life.

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Explain How the followers of Judaism may put all these teachings into practice in daily life

James Gant SWCHS

Members of the Jewish religion have the responsibility of being Gods “chosen people”.

They have a covenant (or agreement) with God, which means that they should serve

Him and for this He shall watch over them. Jews do not believe this to be a right, but a responsibility.

There are six hundred and thirteen Mitzvot (rules) to abide by, this means that Jews have plenty of opportunity to put what they have been taught into practise.

Shabbat is the Jewish Sabbath, This is celebrated by Jews on a weekly basis. They are forbidden to do various things, these forbidden things are listed as the Melachot of which there are thirty nine. (Do not create fire etc). They should keep the Sabbath holy, resting on the 7th day after 6 days of work.  

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Sukkot is a festival also known as “the Feast of the Tabernacles”. Jews celebrate the natural goods that god has given to them. They make things called “Tabernacles”, which are shelters in which the children eat, study and occasionally sleep in. This is to remind them of how the Jews had to cope when they were travelling to the Promised Land.

Each year, the Jews celebrate Tu B’shevat. This particular celebration is also known as the “New Year for Trees”. They believe that God judges the fruitfulness of the trees. This should represent man being judged by God. ...

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