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Essential elements for Jewish worship
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Figure 1-14.—Jewish order of worship. in  the  unit  mess.  It  may  also  be  possible  for  Jewish personnel to apply for separate rations. For   strict   Kosher   observance,   the   National Jewish Welfare Board provides canned kosher foods. These  tamed  foods  are  intended  as  supplements  to the diet of Jewish service members observing Kosher who have no households of their own. A full brochure, Kashrut Observance in the Military Establishment, is available from the Jewish Welfare Board (JWB), 1515 East 26th Street, New York, NY 10010. LIFE CYCLE EVENTS There are a number of life cycle events in Jewish life   in   which   service   members   may   require   the services  of  a  rabbi.  When  a  Jewish  chaplain  is  not available, you should help Jewish service members to make every effort to secure the services of the nearest rabbi. Birth, Youth, and Confirmation Rites Some  of  the  life  cycle  events  of  Jewish  service families may include the following rituals: Birth  of  a  boy.  According  to  Jewish  law,  a boy  should  be  circumcised  on  the  eighth  day  after birth.  The  Jewish  lay  reader  or  the  chaplain  should arrange   to   have   the   mohel,   a   specialist   for   this operation,   perform   the   circumcision.   When   it   is impossible to secure a mohel, a Jewish physician can perform   the   circumcision   while   a   knowledgeable Jewish layman reads the appropriate blessings. Birth of a girl. When a daughter is born it is often customary for the father to go to the synagogue to  have  her  given  a  Hebrew  name  and  receive  a blessing upon this important occasion. Bar Mitzvah. On his 13th birthday, a Jewish boy celebrates his Bar Mitzvah—his coming of age as a member of the congregation. Bat Mitzvah. On her 13th birthday, a Jewish girl celebrates her Bat  Mitzvah.  The  Bat  Mitzvah  is the equivalent of the Jewish boy’s Bar Mitzvah. Shevuoth. In their 15th or 16th year, Jewish boys and girls participate in a Confirmation ceremony held  in  the  synagogue  at  the  Shevuoth  festival  in June. Other  major  life  cycle  events  include  weddings and funerals. We will look at both of these events in the following sections. 1-32







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