Jewish Traditions

Jewish traditions encompass a rich set of religious practices, rituals, and cultural customs rooted in the Torah and Jewish history. Key practices include observing the Sabbath (a weekly day of rest and worship from Friday evening to Saturday evening), celebrating holidays like Passover, Rosh Hashanah, and Hanukkah, and performing rituals such as circumcision (brit milah) and bar/bat mitzvahs. These traditions emphasize community, ethical conduct, family, and a continuous connection to God and Jewish heritage. They are observed variably across different Jewish groups but universally serve to reinforce identity, spirituality, and values.