Family Guy
When a boy
reaches the age of thirteen, the family celebrates his coming of age with a Bar
Mitzvah. When a girl reaches the age of twelve, the celebration is known as a
Bat Mitzvah. The party symbolizes them entering into adulthood, but is not
necessary. Family Guy, a popular TV show took only a piece of that.
It was meant to be a harmless joke and is incorrect. In Judaism, when a boy reaches
thirteen, he must perform a speech that normally starts with “today I am a
man" and learn the entire haftarah which is a reading from the
Prophets.
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Passover
The Passover recalls the Hebrews leaving
Egypt. It is known as “the feast of freedom” which is celebrated with prayers
and meals specially prepared for the event known as the Seder. The Seder which
includes several traditional meals: matzoh, wine, parsley, a hard-boiled egg
which symbolizes a new life, saltwater representing tears, and animal bone.
After recalling the liberation of Egypt, the diners share a large meal and sing
songs of liberation.
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Hanukkah (Winter Feast)
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Exodus
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Mitzvah FG." YouTube. YouTube. Web. 07 Mar. 2015
"Judaism 101: Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation." Judaism 101: Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation. Web. 07 Mar. 2015.
The Jewish Food Taste Test." YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2015
"ADAM SANDLER - CHANUKAH (HANUKKAH) SONG [PART 1]." YouTube. YouTube. Web. 17 Apr. 2015.
Molloy, Michael. Experiencing the World's Religions: Tradition, Challenge, and Change. 5th ed. Boston: McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2010. Print.
"Judaism 101: Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation." Judaism 101: Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation. Web. 07 Mar. 2015.
The Jewish Food Taste Test." YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2015
"ADAM SANDLER - CHANUKAH (HANUKKAH) SONG [PART 1]." YouTube. YouTube. Web. 17 Apr. 2015.
Molloy, Michael. Experiencing the World's Religions: Tradition, Challenge, and Change. 5th ed. Boston: McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2010. Print.