Religion What Roles Do the Essay

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There was no time to allow better preparation of the bread. They had to move out of Egypt in before Pharaoh could realize. The bitter herbs symbolized the bitter life experienced in Egypt. They remained as captives of slavery for many years, and a moment of redemption approached. In the book of Exodus, one sympathizes with the Jews that served life of slavery without freedom.

However, one feels delighted because of the happy conclusion when the Jews attain freedom and redemption. Passover offers a bonding moment that brings together everyone that shares the Jewish customs. The home and most Jewish families celebrate the holy days such as the New Year in Jewish calendar and the Day of Atonement. They celebrate these holy days at night of the eve of the holy day and families prepare meals before performing the synagogue service. They serve the meals with apples and honey which symbolizes hope that the New Year will be fruitful and sweet (Heehs, 2002, Pp. 125- 140).

The Jewish community also acknowledges the significance of home in Judaism because they get time to meditate, confess their sins, repent and fast.
They get time to meditate about on a past life, their success and failure and, how to change their lives. Traditionally, Yon Kippur is a traditional day set for meditation. The synagogue service plays a significance role during self-examination. The meals served before and after observing the feasts helps engender and renew their bonding with families and friends. Home in Judaism focuses on the value of bonding as a major determinant in the growth and development of enduring relationships. It enhances the development of essential values, for instance, ethics, compassion and impartiality (Heehs, 2002, Pp. 125- 140)......

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