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the essence of judaism

rmitted on any holiday, and most involve one or more visits to the synagogue. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, which lasts eight days. The last day is Yom Kippur, which is one of the most important days of the year. Hanukkah is a minor holiday, but probably the most widely known. Hanukkah lasts for eight days to commemorate the eight days for which the oil for one day lasted. Another holiday is Passover, which celebrates the Jews liberation for slavery in Egypt. Passover is a very unique holiday because it is mainly celebrated in the home instead of the synagogue. All Jews celebrate the Jewish holidays, no matter if they are Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform.All Jews must observe Jewish law. The most important laws are the Ten Commandments, which were given to Moses by God. They tell mans duties towards God and his neighbor. In addition to the Ten Commandments, Jews have 613 more laws to follow. These laws are not only religious laws, but also civil laws. Many of the laws are not practical today, and just arent needed anymore, but most are still followed. All Jews are supposed to follow the laws as closely as they can.It is very important for all Jews to believe in God. They believe that God created everything in the universe. Jews believe that God is everywhere and knows everything. They believe that when they die, God will judge them, and either be rewarded or punished for how they lived their life. One of the most important aspects of Judaism is the belief in God. In conclusion, Judaism is a religion practiced by many people all over the world. There are many traditions associated with Judaism, Jews have to follow certain laws, and most importantly they must believe in one God. All of these things put together makes someone Jewish. ...

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