The Jewish Life Cycle

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	The Jewish Life Cycle -


	Rites of Passage from Birth to Afterlife




		To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven

	Jewish tradition and customs help define the most significant rites of passage in the life of a Jew. From the birth and naming of a child, through death and the world to come, ceremonies and rituals attend to the different stages in life.


	Contents

Introduction: An overview of the Jewish Life Cycle
Circumcision: the first ritual event in the Jewish cycle of life.
Pidyon Ha-Ben - Redemption of the firstborn male.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah - Recognition as a member of the Jewish community.
Marriage - The uniting of a man and woman and start of a family.
Death: The conclusion of life in Olam HaZeh.
The Afterlife: Jewish views of Olam Habah.


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