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R.E. Coursework Assignment: Judaism and Pesach (Passover). Part A: The Jewish festival of Pesach (Passover) commemorates the freedom and independence of Jews from Egyptian slavery which is best described in the Exodus. This is the liberation of the Jewish community from over two hundred years of Egyptian repression and is the remembrance of the mass exodus of Jews from Egypt. It also serves as a reminder of Jewish oppression over the years from different tyrants such as Hitler and the Egyptian pharaoh. This festival pays homage to Moses who led his people free from the subjugation in which the Egyptian pharaoh had put the Jewish people under. Festivals like these give Jews hope for the future and massacres such as the holocaust strengthens the faith of many Jews. Pesach begins on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Nissan. It is the first of the three major festivals with both historical and agricultural significance (the other two are Shavu'ot and Sukkot). Agriculturally, it represents the beginning of the harvest season in Israel, but little attention is paid to this aspect of the holiday. The primary observances of Pesach are related to the Exodus from Egypt after generations of slavery. The name "Pesach" comes from the Hebrew root Peh-Samech-Chet, meaning to pass through, to pass over, to exempt or to spare. It refers to the fact that God "passed over" the houses of
a) Pesach is the biggest of the three pilgrim festivals, along with Sukkot and Shavuot and these all commemorate the period in history that the Jews pilgrimed from Egypt to the Promised Land of Israel.
a) Pesach is the biggest of the three pilgrim festivals, along with Sukkot and Shavuot and these all commemorate the period in history that the Jews pilgrimed from Egypt to the Promised Land of Israel. The first day of Passover is the same day as the commemoration of the destruction of the temple and this is insisted by the Talmud. The symbolism of the name Passover reminds Jews of the tenth plague, the killing of the first born to the Egyptian families, when the Jews were instructed to put sheep's blood on their homes to identify their homes to God so he could Passover and know to not kill the first born in that house-hold. The history of the celebration of Passover is that it first started at the time of the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and was used to commemorate their release from slavery. Passover is not only learning and looking back on history but the confirmation of the fact that Jews believe in the future of Judaism and the coming of the Messiah. Passover concentrates not only on the history of Judaism but on the present and future as these times are all equally important in the Jewish faith. After Joseph, a wise and influential Jewish character, and his brother's died, the children of Israel grew strong in the land of Egypt. The Israelites held important, prosperous positions within Egypt and many Egyptian people grew tired of these, so called,
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The Magician of Lublin From Fornicator to Holy Man Jewish American Literature 2nd semester 2004 Prof. Paul Gabriner Ronald Borst 9187944 The Magician of Lublin When you reach for a star/Only angels are there And it's not very far/Just to step on a stair Take a look at those clowns/And the tricks that they play In the circus of life/Life is bitter and gay There are clowns in the night/Clowns everywhere See how they run/Run from despair You can be thrilled/And you can be free "How?" But only my friend/If you'll listen to me When the fantasy bells/Of the universe ring You can fly through the sky/On a dragonfly's wing There is magic within/There is magic without Follow me and you'll learn/Just what life's all about Just what life's all about Copyright Kate Bush Music Ltd. In this essay I want to examine to what extent the main protagonist of The Magician of Lublin, Yasha Mazur, struggles with the ethical values of the Jewish religion, reluctantly being a Jew himself, and the final acceptance and embrace of his forefather's heritage. These values, as Gabriner has shown us in this course on American Jewish literature, permeate the Jewish culture and hence the work of the authors we have read and discussed. After a summary of the novel's content and its implications I will endeavour to draw parallels and seek contrasts between the various characters in this
The Shabbat is a festival, which is celebrated from sunset on Friday night until the stars appear on Saturday night. This is celebrated every week and is a big part of a Jew's life.
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Describe some of the different the ways that the Sabbath is observed in Jewish homes and in the synagogue.
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Describe the history and symbolism of the festival Pesach.
26th November 2003 TITLE 4 - Passover A) Describe the history and symbolism of the festival Pesach It all started with Abraham in 2000B.C.E (before Christian era); God made a covenant (agreement) with Abraham - that he would worship only one God. God promised that he would make him a great nation. So Abraham moved his family to Canaan. Things were going well but then disaster struck Canaan and there was a great famine. Jacob one of Abraham's grandsons took the family to Egypt. About 3500years ago Jacobs family settled into Egypt. A sizeable country yet it had lost much of its wealth and the empire was falling. Until a new king came to the throne and decided that it was the Israelites fault that this was happening. He proclaimed that were a threat to the nation and announced they should all become slaves. All able bodies were put to work on the kings new building projects. Abraham many years before this knew it was going to happen since God had told him so, and had promised that someone would set them free. God chose Moses for the task, but he had fled from Egypt long ago. Yet Moses asked the pharaoh to let the slaves go and predictably he refused. Jews now remember this as 4days when God spoke out they commemorate it by drinking 4 glasses of wine during the seder meal. It is also reminding them of the slaves being beaten without mercy so it symbolises the blood. And also
Explain the significance of the food and Ritual objects used at the festival of Passover.
CARLY HODGKINSON 11D A) Explain the significance of the food and Ritual objects used at the festival of Passover. (24 Marks) B) "Passover is for everyone." How is this idea expressed in Judaism? (21 Marks) C) In your opinion, is the festival of Passover still relevant in today's society? (15Marks) A) Explain the significance of the food and ritual objects used at the festival of Passover. (24 Marks) During the festival of Pesach, Jews do not eat any bread that has risen. This generally means no bread with yeast in it. The reason for this is that G-d commanded the Israelites to mark their freedom from slavery in Egypt with an annual festival, a time to give thanks to G-d for intervening. During the Passover festival Jews do not eat or posses wheat or leavened bread (chametz). The symbolism of not eating chametz is that Jews regard chametz as a symbol of pride, due to it swelling as it bakes. Pride is thought to make people believe they are self-sufficient and don't turn to G-d when in need. Pesach, and not eating chametz shows how Jews remember God and turn to him when help is needed. Throughout Pesach there are many rituals and ritual objects. Before Pesach all chametz must be removed from the household. A total spring clean is undertaken in many houses. All kitchen appliances that have been used throughout the year must be thoroughly cleaned to ensure
Describe and explain the ways in which the Sabbath is observed in the Jewish home and Synagogue
A) Describe and explain the ways in which the Sabbath is observed in the Jewish home and Synagogue The Jewish celebration of Sabbath (or Shabbat) is celebrated from sunset on Friday evening until sunset on Saturday. The Jews will usually celebrate the Sabbath at home and at the Synagogue in different ways. The Sabbath takes place on a Saturday, as that is the day God rested. It is also this day as the 10 commandments state that as God rested on this day then so should the Jews. At home, most members of the family will gather at the house of the eldest capable of hosting the rest. All the family leave work or school between 2 and 3 o'clock and change into their best clothes. At the home timers are put on the lights and the bulb is taken out of the fridge door. This is most likely only in orthodox Jewish homes, as they will take their laws more seriously than the progressive Jews. The preparation for the celebration starts on Friday afternoon; this is when the whole house is cleaned as though the family are preparing for a party. On the Friday evening, the Sabbath candles are lit and the blessing of the father to the children is made, this must be done no later than 18 minutes before sunset. The two candles are signs of two commandments, Zacher, which is remembrance and Shamar meaning, observe. At this time the father or head of house blesses his family and those