Rituals

Explain the role, features, and covenantal importance of the Brit Milah ceremony.
Describe the Bar Mitzvah ceremony, analyzing its connection to Jewish law and the assumption of personal responsibility.
Compare Orthodox and Reform views and practices regarding Bat Mitzvah and Bat Chayil ceremonies.
Analyze the features and significance of the Jewish marriage ceremony, referencing Genesis 2:24.
Evaluate Jewish mourning rituals, including the roles of the onan, kaddish, sheva, yarzheit, and the functions of the chevra kaddisha.

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