Life Cycle

Pages discussing major life cycle events in Judaism, from birth to death

Birth and the First Month of Life Level: Basic: Learn about Jewish customs relating to birth, naming, circumcision, adoption, and redemption of the firstborn.
Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation Level: Basic: Learn about the Jewish coming-of-age ceremonies: Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation.
Marriage Level: Basic: Learn about the Jewish concept of finding your soul mate, Jewish weddings, the process of acquiring a spouse, and the marital relationship.
Divorce Level: Basic: Learn about the Jewish attitude toward divorce and the procedures involved in Jewish divorce.
Life, Death and Mourning Level: Basic: Learn about the Jewish attitude toward the preservation of life, toward death, and Jewish mourning practices.
Olam Ha-Ba: The Afterlife Level: Basic: Learn about Jewish beliefs regarding the afterlife, the World to Come, resurrection and reincarnation.