Some Interesting Facts About Judaism

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Modern Judaism is complex to understand that consolidates both religion and nation and compels the followers to adhere to the rituals strictly. If you want to know more about Judaism have a quick look on the following facts:

Judaism originated from 3 Abrahamic religions including Christianity and Islam. As per the information published by The Jewish People Policy Planning Institute, there were approximately 13.1 millions of Jewish all over the world in the year 2007. The census of 2001 mentions 267000 people in United Kingdom who followed Judaism, and constituted 0.5 % of the total population.

Judaism originated before 3500 years ago in Middle East and is believed to be founded by Abraham, the father of Isaac. Judaism is the only religion in the whole world that previously lost its holy land and later on, was able to restore it. Hebrew is the original language of Judaism which is still spoken by the Jewish today. Passover and Hanukkah are the two major festivals celebrated by the Jews. The male Jews wear a small dish-shaped cap called as Kipa or yarmulke that is a requirement mentioned in Talmua that means the ...
... head should always be covered. Judaism is the first religion that teaches monotheism, i.e. to believe in one god. Rabbis are known as the Jewish spiritual authorities who explain the meaning of Jewish Laws.

We shall now have a look on the Jewish wedding that is a big reason of celebration for the Jewish. Although there are several rituals and laws involved with Jewish wedding, other traditions are also done in a week’s time before the wedding. Earlier, the Jewish marriages were commonly arranged by parents, seeking the help of match maker, Yenta. This practice is still followed by some ultra-Orthodox communities. Even after the arrangement of marriage, the groom had to seek permission from the father to marry his daughter and secure the relation by payment of dowry.

The rituals to be followed in Jewish weddings begin immediately after the couples get engaged. It starts with breaking of a glass or plate to indicate the wreckage of temples in Jerusalem reminding that the Jewish feel unhappy and sad for the loss, even in the midst of the auspicious occasion.

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