... religion plays in the life of a community and an individual. Not only can we observe the routines and rituals such as the way devotees dress, we can also see the different ways in which men, women and children participate and, the part religion plays in the lives of people who choose to devote their entire being to their god, gods or goddesses. By observing the weekly Jewish celebration of Shabbat, during which Jews rest as God did on the seventh day after creating the universe, an insight into their way of life can be seen. Shabbat starts at sunset on Friday and lasts until sunset on Saturday. Jews regard Shabbat as a gift from God, it does however include many restrictions for example, Jews cannot shop, drive a car or prepare food on that day. The men go to a Friday night service after which the family gather and ...

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