The religion of Judaism has many celebrations for its followers throughout the year. As with Chirsitianyl and Islam. Some are more important than others and are observed with varying degrees of attendance. Here are some of the most prominent and well known.
- The Bar Mitzvah, or Bat Mitzvah if the young person is a girl. This is a very important celebration in the lives of any young Jewish person. When the age of 13 is reached the child in question is seen as coming of age and has to take on more responsibility for themselves and their family. It is a big celebration at the synagogue and there is a big party to welcome the change. Everyone sends Bar Mitzvah Cards. If you want to join in the celebration then Bar Mitzvah Cards from Cazenove Judaica is one way that you can.
- Rosh Hashanah. The Jewish new year, which is celebrated around the end of September, is time for great feasting and family but also of quiet contemplation.
- Hanukkah. Celebrated more widely outside of Israel. This holiday is more accepted In the USA where it is seen as a way of celebrating the religion itself rather than the tale of the Maccabees. Its closeness to the celebration of Christmas is partly why it is enjoyed by so many Jews in Christian countries
- Passover. This is a celebration dedicated to the Jews liberation from Egypt and their subsequent flight across the Red Sea and desert to find Israel.