From circumcision and naming (the first ritual event after birth) to death and funerals, information on its history, purpose and familial traditions are provided. Moreover, images of the art associated with these events are available so as to help one understand the contextual application of these liturgical objects.

In using Life Cycle Events, one can choose the event of interest and learn about what a Jewish person might experience in a ritual context. Moreover, Life Cycle Events can serve as a starting point for further exploration into how the art from the museum applies to the life one lives.

Circumcision/Naming : The first event in the cycle of life.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah: The recognition of a young man or woman as a member of the community.

Marriage/Wedding: The uniting of a man and woman.

Death/Funeral: The conclusion of life's cycles.

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