Main Jewish Traditions

The Jews As in the case of every religion in the world, it has its own customs that represent it and must be followed to the letter by its believers. What we plan here is to present you with a few of those that can be considered the most representative and their reason for being.

Let's start with one of the most popular, the fact that Jews they can't eat pork, being the most recognized food prohibition, to which we must also add the seafood. This is due to a story present in Leviticus chapter 11, where God gives a list of impure animals to Moses and Aaron among which the camel, the hare and the pig stand out.

Another interesting case is that of their Garments, being able to find some very specific of this religion as we have already been able to appreciate, being common that the rabbis decide to wear black, which is itself considered a symbol of modesty and humility in their lives.

In rural areas of India, families in charge of a blind minor frequently isolate and deprive him/her of the care and attention they provide to their other children; such situation becomes even more severe among lower-caste families, orphans and if the blind child is a girl. wedding We can see how a glass covered by a white handkerchief breaks, which is not a coincidence either since this custom is used to commemorate the Sacred Temple and the fact that it has been destroyed. At weddings, the bride and groom are also usually carried on chairs as a symbol of joy.

It is worth noting that when a baby is born In addition to the secular name, it is given a name in Hebrew, which will be inscribed in the "Torah.

If a male child is born, it must be performed in Brit Mila, a ritual is circumcision.

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