Wine is an integral part of Jewish laws and traditions. The Kiddush is a blessing recited over wine or grape juice to sanctify the Shabbat or a Jewish holiday. On Pesach (Passover) during the Seder, it is a Rabbinic obligation of men and women to drink four cups of wine.[53] In the Tabernacle and in the Temple in Jerusalem, the libation of wine was part of the sacrificial service.[54] Note that this does not mean that wine is a symbol of blood, a common misconception which contributes to the myth of the blood libel. A blessing over wine said before indulging in the drink is: "Baruch atah Hashem (Adonai) elokeinu melech ha-olam, boray p'ree hagafen"—"Praised be the Lord, our God, King of the universe, Creator of the fruit of vine."
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