Festivals of Judaism

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Festivals of Judaism
Presented by
 Amna Shabbir
 Arooj Bashir
 Ayesha pervez
 Marrium Hanif
 Samira Malik
 Sara Akhtar
Introduction to Judaism
 Judaism is one of the oldest religions still
existing today.
 Today, 14 million people identify themselves
as Jews, and nearly 3.5 billion others follow
belief systems directly influenced by Judaism.
 They believe in monotheism.
 There are many prophets in Jews starting from
Abraham and ending on Moses.
Introduction to Judaism
 Jews of all movement celebrate many

special days throughout the year and
throughout each person's life.
 Major religious holidays include
Passover, Rosh Hashanah and Yom
Kippur. Hanukkah, historically a minor
holiday.
Calendar of Judaism
Festivals
Shabbat
 Shabbat is the seventh day of the
Jewish week and a day of rest in
Judaism.
 Shabbat is considered a festive day,
when a person is free from the regular
labors of everyday life.
 Shabbat is observed from sundown
Friday until the appearance of three
stars in the sky on Saturday night.
Shabbat
 Traditionally, three
special festive meals
are eaten: on Friday
night, Saturday
morning, and late
Saturday afternoon.
Shabbat
 There is
commandment of
burning candles on
Shabbat.
Shabbat
 Other commandments are honoring

Shabbat, recitation of Kiddush, enjoying
Shabbat and recitation of Havdalah.
 There is prohibition of melakhah.
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah
 Literally means head of year.

 In Jewish calendar, known as Jewish
new year.
 According to Talmud, it is day of creation
of man.
 It is observed as day of rest.
 There is custom to throw bread and
pebbles to symbolize the casting off sins.
Purim
 Purim is celebrated in February or March
and according to the Hebrew calendar
on the 14th day of the Hebrew calendar.
 Purim considered the rescue of Persian
Jews from destruction at the hands of
Haman.
 Purim means ‘lots'. Purim which
celebrated on the 15th of the month
known as shushan Purim.
Purim
Purim
 They recited the book of Esther and

exchange gifts of food and drink giving
charity to the poor.
 It is tradition to serve triangular pastries
and traditional Purim songs also
included.
Pesach (Passover)
 It is the most important family festival in Judaism.
 This is considered as the feast of freedom.
 Passover celebrated on march or April and last eight days.
 Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan.
 The festival of the “unleavened bread “is the primary
symbol of the holiday
Pesach
Sukkot (Tabernacles)
 Sukkot is primarily
Jewish holiday
celebrated on 15th day of
month of Tishrei.
 The holiday lasts for
seven days.
 The word sukkot is the
plural of the word
sukkah meaning booth
or hut.
 Sukkot was agricultural
in origin.
Sukkot (Tabernacles)
 Sukkot became on of the most important

feast in Judaism.
 Sukkot became the appropriate time for
important state ceremonies.
 Sukkot is the seven day holiday.
Yom Kippur
 Yom Kippur also
known as the day of
Atonement.
 They observe this
holy day with a 25
hour fasting and
intensive prayer.
 Yom kippur is the
10th day of the
month of Tishrei.
Yom Kippur
 At the end of Yom
Kippur one considers
one’s self absolved
by God.
 Wearing white
clothing, for men a
kittle is traditional to
symbolize one’s
purity on this day.
Shavuot
 Shavuot is a Jewish holiday that occurs on
sixth of Hebrew month of sivan.
 Shavuot commemorates the anniversary of the
day God gave the torah to the entire Israelite
nation.
 Shavuot is called the festivals of weeks.
 According to Jewish tradition, Shavuot is
celebrated in Israel for one day and in dispora
for two days
Shavuot
 This customs largely observed in Ashkenazic
communities are:
 Akdamut the reading of a liturgical poem
during Shavuot morning.
 Ruth the reading of the book of ruth at morning
services.
 Yerek the decoration of homes and
synagogues with greenery.
 Torah engaging in all night Torah study.
Shavuot
Hanukkah
 Hanukkah in modern
Hebrew is also
known as Chanukah
(festival of lights)
 Primary ritual is to
light a single light
each night for eight
nights
Hanukkah
 The festival is
observed by kindling
of lights of a special
candelabrum
 An extra light called
Shamash (guard) is
also lit each night.
 The lights can be
candles or oil lamps.
Hanukkah
 Three blessings are recited during this
eight day festival.
 After lighting the candles singing songs
is customary in many Jewish homes.
 These songs represent Jewish history.
 Psalm is also recited in this festival.
 Parents and elders present gifts to
children at this occasion
Jewish Festivals and Society
 Jewish society is rich in cultural events

including festivals of all kinds
 In modern times festivals fill purposes
beyond entertainment
 They promote weness and social
cohesion
Jewish festivals and society
 They reflect certain patterns particular to

Jewish society
 Festivals serve dual role in cultural
scene
 Goals and scope of festive circuits have
changed dramatically .
 Over the last five decades festivals have
been decentralized.
Jewish festivals and society
 Optimists believe that Israeli culture has

become much more relaxed.
 Pessimists believe that culture is
retreated.
 Most agree that Israeli festivals to date
serve as catalysts of evolution.

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 Jews of all movement celebrate many

 Other commandments are honoring

 Literally means head of year.

 They recited the book of Esther and

 Sukkot became on of the most important

 Jewish society is rich in cultural events

 They reflect certain patterns particular to

 Optimists believe that Israeli culture has

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