After the person wishing to become a Jew has completed their studies (1-6 years on average), they go before a Rabbinical court. The convert goes to mikvah (a ritual bath [not the same as baptism]). Male converts also have to undergo circumcision. If the person is already circumcised, there is a symbolic circumcision where a drop of blood is drawn.
There are hundreds (possibly thousands) of different types of Jewish ceremonies. It depends on which one you're talking about.
Yes.
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The most important Jewish ceremonies, such as the festivals, are commanded in the Torah (see for example Leviticus ch.23). Other ceremonies are traditions stated in the Talmud (such as the three Sabbath meals), or are customs which were created with the intention of beautifying the observance of the Torah's commands. An example would be the chuppah (canopy) at Jewish weddings.
It's just the marriage ceremonies that are different.
According to Jewish religious law, Jews are not allowed to participate in the religious ceremonies of other religions.
It's just the marriage ceremonies that are different.
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Nobody. Jewish public officials are sworn in with a Tanakh or Jewish Bible, not with a Torah Scroll in the United States and other countries that have similar ceremonies.
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The Jewish newlyweds go on their honeymoon.
Gifts are only of minor importance at certain Jewish ceremonies, such as a bar mitzvah or a wedding. They are meant to show love and honor, but they are completely optional.
Jewish wedding ceremonies can take place anywhere, many people get married in synagogues but holding the ceremony in a hotel or catering centre is almost as popular today.