<P> In the branch of Hinduism known as Gaudiya Vaishnavism, one of the four regulative principles forbids the taking of intoxicants, including alcohol . </P> <P> In Judaism, in accordance with the biblical stance against drinking, wine drinking was not permitted for priests and monks The biblical command to sanctify the Sabbath day and other holidays has been interpreted as having three ceremonial meals which include drinking of wine, the Kiddush . The Jewish marriage ceremony ends with the bride and groom drinking a shared cup of wine after reciting seven blessings, and according to western "Ashkenazi" traditions, after a fast day . But it has been customary and in many cases even mandated to drink moderately so as to stay sober, and only after the prayers are over . </P> <P> During the Seder night on Passover (Pesach) there is an obligation to drink 4 ceremonial cups of wine, while reciting the Haggadah . It has been assumed as the source for the wine drinking ritual at the communion in some Christian groups . During Purim there is an obligation to become intoxicated, although, as with many other decrees, in many communities this has been avoided, by allowing sleep during the day to replace it . </P> <P> In the 1920s due to the new beverages law, a rabbi from the Reform Judaism movement proposed using grape - juice for the ritual instead of wine . Although refuted at first, the practice became widely accepted by orthodox Jews as well . </P>

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