by Ellen H. and Claire S.

Remembering Jewish traditions is important to all Jewish families because it helps us learn about our past. A major part of Judaism is learning the mitzvot that only we, the Jewish people, do. On Shabbat, we light the Shabbat candles, on Rosh Hashanah we blow the shofar, and the men always wear kippot on their heads. Some people find these things as ordinary but they are actually very special. We are fortunate enough to learn these mitzvot at a young age and do them for the rest of our lives. During the Holocaust, children had to hide out and could not learn. It was difficult for the Jewish people to keep the mitzvot and the religious laws. Therefore we should be grateful for being able to use all the artifacts in this category, “Jewish Lifestyles”.