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ls5w3S[!JSMWbhsTm Ceremonial means are of great importance in Jewish religion. ..According to the traditional Jewish thinking, the spread table is like an altar and the meals are similar to sacrificial offerings. For this reason every feast is accompanied by amply meals, even several, when the community or family can fulfil the order of the Torah that prescribes that the feasts must be made delightful. SABBATH Saturday is the most important holiday in Jewish religion; it reminds of the creation of the world and the completion of Genesis. On Saturday Jews are strictly forbidden to do any job; this day is for relaxation and the family. As even cooking is prohibited on Saturday, a typical Jewish dish—

sólet— the preparation of which complies with the rules of feasts is relating to Saturday. 1

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