Friday, February 3, 2012

What traditions or rituals do they follow? List and describe at least 3.

The traditions and rituals are Brit Hayyim, Kiddushin, and Bar Mitzvah. The Orthodox Jews do not celebrate Bat Mitzvah.
Brit Hayyim- a naming ceremony for baby girls, it also takes place on the 8th day of life.
Kiddushin- the Jewish marriage ceremony
Bar Mitzvah- a ceremony for boys at the age of 13, making a Jewish boy enter the community as an adult. "Bar Mitzvah" means “son of the Commandment.”

Link:
The Bar Mitzvah-  http://www.5min.com/Video/The-Bar-Mitzvah-Ceremony-35862535 

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