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Festivals are the best way to learn about your faith.” Do you agree?  

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c) "Festivals are the best way to learn about your faith." Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answer and show that you have thought about different points of view. Refer to Judaism in you answer. (15 marks) According to Jews, each individual has a strong duty to uphold their covenant with God. In fact, this is possibly the most important thing a Jew does during his/her lifetime: love and honour God's commands and wishes. It is essential that all Jews, adults and children, understand what this means. Festivals are used to rejoice but they also have a strong message that will help Jews to follow the Torah and to love God. They help Jews to learn about their faith. E.g. Passover teaches the Jews about their history and about God's ability to change history. Shabbat remembers the Sabbath day when God rested from creating the world. And so, Jews must rest too...

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