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"It strengthens the Jewish family to share religious rituals in the home."
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"It strengthens the Jewish family to share religious rituals in the home." The home is central to Judaism as it is the setting in which a husband and wife mature together and where children are taught about their religion through example and direct instruction. Both Orthodox and Liberal Jews will share rituals as a family at home but will not share the same attitudes and degree of discipline. This can lead to different behaviour. Sharing rituals in the home can bring a family closer together because they are spending time together and are unified by their faith. The Shabbat meal can bring the family together because the family are sharing the Challot and teaching and learning about their faith. This creates a sense of unity. The mother's role in Shabbat, where she lights the candles to welcome the Sabbath, highlights the valued role of the mother and the religious importance of...
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