Life+styles+and+festivals+g2

__Lifestyle__ The Jewish faith has a big impact on the lifestyle of Jews as there are certain food they can't eat for example fish the name of food that is allowed by the Jewish law is called "Kosher." Kosher is from the Hebrew word //kashér meaning "//fit."

Part of the Jewish religion involves going to their temple called the synagogue. Jews repeat the Shemoneh Esrei three times a day as prayer, many jews sway their body back and forth during prayer.

One of the biggest Jewish festivals for boys coming up to 13 is a bar mitzvah witch is the ceremaony of becoming a man where the studay for years to learn aciant Hebrew and read a passage from the scared scroll the Torah.

__Festivals__ Another Jewish festival is "Yom Kippur" which mean Day of Atonement and Jewish people fast for 25 hours, It is a day to reflect on the past year and ask for God's forgiveness for any sins. Yom Kippur begins at sunset, they eat a large meal before fasting begins. The special day of Yom Kippur is marked by Jewish people in a number of ways: The day is spent in continuous prayer for forgiveness.
 * Many wear white as a symbol of purity
 * No food or drink is consumed for 25 hours
 * No make-up or perfume is worn
 * No sex
 * No bathing
 * No leather shoes

__Rosh Hashanah - 13th to 15th September 2007__ Rosh Hashanah marks the first and second days of the Jewish New Year. The festival is also known as the Day of the Sounding of the Shofar, the Day of Judgement and the Day of Remembrance. It's a time for some serious thought about life and a chance to ask questions about your actions throughout the year. Questions considered during Rosh Hashanah include: __Hanukkah begins - 15th December 2007__ Hanukkah is an eight day holiday starting on the 25th night of the Jewish month of Kislev. Hanukkah (The Hebrew word means 'Dedication') is also known as the Festival of Lights. The holiday goes back almost 2,400 years. Hanukkah celebrates one of the greatest miracles in Jewish history.
 * What's the most meaningful thing in my life?
 * Who in my life means the most to me? How often do I let them know this?
 * What are the most Important things I've achieved in the past year?
 * What do I hope to achieve next year and in my life?