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.
Yes.
THEY USED TO HOLD CEREMONIES & HUMAN SACRIFICES IN ORDER TO PLEASE THEIR GODS.
Yes.
Synagogue.
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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.
in a big house
Judaism.
It's just the marriage ceremonies that are different.
Two religious ceremonies for boys during the time of Jesus were circumcision, which was a sign of the covenant between God and the Jewish people, and the Bar Mitzvah, which marked the coming of age (around age 13) and initiation into religious responsibilities as an adult in the Jewish community.
Jewish tradition and scripture hold that it was Abraham, in about 2000 BCE
According to Jewish religious law, Jews are not allowed to participate in the religious ceremonies of other religions.