Choose one of the following topics to make your initial post of about 150-200 words. 1. Passover: Visit the link to the Passover Seder at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siBHlU-8qUI&feature=related. Describe at least two of the components of the Seder and the meaning they have. Overall, what is the meaning of Passover? What event(s) does it relate to? 2. Bar Mitzvah / Bat Mitzvah: Visit the links on Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs. Describe at least one component and the meaning it has. Overall, what is the place of the Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah in Judaism? This link takes you to a short documentary on the Passover Seder and its meaning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siBHlU-8qUI&feature=related 3. Key Events: We have read that the identity of a religion is often tied to events in its history, development, and mythology. What are some key events in the formation of Judaism? Describe at least one event, as well as what it has meant for the history of the religion. Some examples to consider are the lives of the Patriarchs, the exodus from Egypt, or experiences of exile in Babylon, though you can certainly find other examples in the textbook.