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BORN THIS WAY When a baby Jew is born they are not only born for themselves but for a Jewish tradition that goes back four thousand years. When a Jewish boy is born his family holds a ceremony for him called the Brit Milah. This shows that he he part of the covenant. At these events the baby's name in Hebrew is announced which might be different than the child's original name. "Google Image Result for Http: //www. cheleddesigns. com/birthannimages/thumbs/birthstarb. jpg. " Google. Web. 17 Mar. 2011. .

AT THE AGE OF 13. . . A Jewish boy becomes a man and a girl becomes a woman. The boy has a celebration called a Bar Mitzvah. A girl has a Bat Mitzvah. They are called to read the Torah in the synagogue. They must start keeping the Mitzvot for themselves. "Planning The Perfect Bar Mitzvah For Young Boy « Event News. " Event and Party Vendors - Event. Now. Web. 17 Mar. 2011. .

MARRIAGE At a Jewish wedding the groom places the ring on his bride’s index finger. Some brides even give their husband a ring. The couple shares wine under the huppah as a symbol of joy and God’s goodness. Witnesses sign the marriage agreements and then it is kept by the bride for proof of the marriage. To symbolize the fragile nature of human life, the groom breaks a wine glass over his foot. "Helpful Wedding Tips from a Coordinator. " Wedding Planning, Venues, Photographers, Wedding Ideas - Wed. Alert. Web. 17 Mar. 2011. .

DIVORCE Most Jewish individuals prefer to do a religious divorce. The couple appears in front of a Bet Din which is a rabbinical court that contains three rabbis. Most Batei Din will not perform a divorce unless a civil divorce has already taken place. Blake, Elle. "How to Survive a Jewish Divorce | EHow. co. uk. " EHow | How To Do Just About Everything! | How To Videos & Articles | EHow. co. uk. Web. 18 Mar 2011. .

DEATH "Jewish Funeral » . " Web. 17 Mar. 2011. . When a Jewish person dies the funeral is held as soon as possible so the family can began to mourn. The family stays at their home out of respect for their dead. When a week passes, normal life continues but the family doesn't go to any parties for 30 days.

FOODS One of many Jewish teachings is that you may not eat pork. Jewish families may eat food called Kasher. There are specific rules on how to kill animals for food. At the evening meal starts by the breaking of bread. The two loaves; one is for them the other for Shabbat. Haroset is a Jewish food that is made from; an apple, a little bit of cinnamon, chopped nuts, grape juice, and honey. Chan, Sewell. "Something to Nosh On: Here's the Skinny on Jewish Delis - NYTimes. com. " Metro - City Room Blog - NYTimes. com. Web. 17 Mar. 2011. .

JEWISH SYMBOLS One of the oldest Jewish symbols is the seven branched candlestick also known as the menorah. This symbolizes the presence of God. Another important symbol is the Star of David which is part of the flag of Israel. "Jewish Symbols | Royalty Free Stock Vector Art Illustration | IStockphoto. com. " Stock Photography: Search Royalty Free Images & Photos | IStockphoto. com. Web. 17 Mar. 2011. .

THE HOLOCAUST The holocaust was a very sad time to be a Jew in Germany. A man named Adolf Hitler went on a killing streak because he believed that the Jewish was to blame for losing the first world war. The Holocaust lasted from 1933 to 1945. six million Jews were killed during the Holocaust which was 2/3 of all Jews living in Europe. There were only about 200, 000 jews survivors at the end of the holocaust in 1945. "JEWISH HOLOCAUST -15 Newspaper Headlines 1933 -1946 JEWS For Sale - Muscle. Cars. net. " Muscle Cars. NET - Internet Muscle Car Picture Archive. Web. 17 Mar. 2011. .

THE MEZUZAH The Mezuzah is a small box that holds a piece of scripture from the Torah. You can hang it on your doorknob. The Mezuzah is usually homemade thing of art that can be created from some basic essentials you can find in your home. "Golden Pewter Mezuzah - Judaica Mall. " Judaica Mall - Featuring 3000 Jewish Gifts And Unique Judaica. Web. 18 Mar. 2011. .

THE MAKING OF MEZUZAH You will need an empty with a lid A 3 X 3 inch piece of paper A 3 X 3 inch piece of construction paper Markers and glue Write a quote on the white paper, roll it up and put it in the empty glue container, place on lid. Now take the construction paper and draw a symbol on it that represents your home you can color the symbol if you want to. Glue or tape the construction paper onto the glue container and make sure to overlap the edge. Now you have your own Mezuzah!!!

HANUKKAH Hanukkah is about the defeat Seleucid Empire forces that tried to keep people in Israel from believing in Judaism. . Hanukkah is a festival of eight days which on the first night one candle is lit on the second night two candles and so on. The candles are placed in a candle holder called the Chanukkiyah. "Happy Hanukkah!! - Reconnect with Simmons. " Simmons College - Boston, Massachusetts. Web. 18 Mar. 2011. .

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