JUDAISM SECTION I

Below are listed some sites which will give more details about Rites of Passage. Many of these links are in the United States, so allowance must be made for slightly different customs at times.

BRIT MILAH A distinguished Mohel may well advertise his services via the Internet. some of these sites contain interesting photographs of the ceremonies, so they are always worth looking at.

Brit Milah Some interesting FAQs on the Jewish ritual of circumcision.

Mohel with wheels Locate a Mohel. This site belongs to a Mohel, who will travel where he is needed. The site also has some useful information including FAQ's

Denver Mohel An advertisement from a Denver Mohel, Kenneth E Katz, who is a Mohel with over 18 years of experience.

Mohel working in London A London Mohel who is also a Doctor. Her serves the London and South East Progressive Jewish community

BAR MITZVAH

Bar Mitzvah Introduction to Bar Mitzvah Bat Mitzvah. Quite a comprehensive piece of work. The differences between the Orthodox and Reformed traditions are described.

Bar Mitzvah A useful introduction to the topic.

MARRIAGE

Wedding Customs An explanation of the laws and customs of a Jewish wedding.

Jewish Wedding Guide This is a very comprehensive site about Jewish weddings. There is too much here for a general question on weddings. A must though if you are doing this for coursework.

DIVORCE

Beth Din A good description of the work of Beth Din, the Rabbinical Court that oversees divorce.

Divorce A useful account of how divorce works in Judaism.

CENTRALITY OF THE FAMILY

Family Life A good look round this comprehensive site will show you some of the tensions experienced by Jewish families. It is really a site about Jews and for Jews and not simply for people studying GCSE. Nevertheless it is a good insight into family life.

DEATH AND MOURNING CUSTOMS

Death Details of the customs which surround the death and burial of a person.

Kaddish The mourner's prayer in Judaism. (Trans)