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Judaism. How Did Judaism Start?. “Fore Father” of Judaism = Abraham His son (Isaac) and grandson (Jacob) = 3 “Fathers” of Judaism The 4 wives = their wives (Jacob had 2) Abraham was the 1 st to realize God controls everything and to worship him not idols of him - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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JUDAISM
HOW DID JUDAISM START?
“Fore Father” of Judaism = AbrahamHis son (Isaac) and grandson (Jacob) = 3 “Fathers” of Judaism The 4 wives = their wives (Jacob had 2)Abraham was the 1st to realize God controls everything and to worship him not idols of himAbraham = Father of the HebrewsGod told Abraham to go to Canaan (a.k.a “promise land” for the Jews)
HO W DO THE JEWS PRACTICE RELIGIO N?
Israel = 5 million Jewish people.
Israel = “Most holy place on earth”.
The Western Wall in Israel.
Jews still pray there today.
Synagogue = place where they worship daily
WHAT DO ES THIS REL IGIO N BEL IEVE?
One god-creates everything
Communicate with god through prayer
Sacred text-Torah
Torah- most important part of Jewish Bible
All Jews – what they do more important than what they believe
Some Jews- land of Israel most important part of being Jewish-called Zionists
Believe world will end some day.
Believe god would send a Messiah to save them.
WHAT ARE IM PO RTANT /FAM OUS PL ACES FOR WOR SHI P?
Prayers = Berachat.
Read the Hebrew Bible.
Pray with eyes closed for more concentration.
Believe in one god.
Sabbath = Jewish tradition = Starts on Friday of every week and goes to Saturday at sundown.
WHAT ARE IM PO RTANT /FAM OUS PL ACES FOR WO RSHI P? CON’T
Sabbath = Religious time for coming together and celebrating life.
Celebrations = Rosh Ha-Shanah, Yom Kippur, Pass Over, Hanukkah.
Boys have coming of age ceremony called Bar-Mitzvah.
Torah = Holy book.
Rabbi = Jewish priest.
WHO ARE THEIR GOD/GODS/LEADERS
Abraham said: There is only one god he creates everything The god has relationship with people on EarthGod listens and speaks to people through prayers3 main things in their life,God, Torah and IsraelThe leaders where men and womenChosen by god as prophets to learn and teachThe 12 tribes were headed by princesAlso had judges, kings & rabbis as leadersRabbis has been religious leaders in orthodox Only men where allowed but with time women came tooThey must start praying at the age of 3
W H AT WA S T H E H O L O C A U S T ? Since 18th century in Europe/USA Jews have suffered
Less official persecution
Anti-Semitism still exists
Worst Anti-Semitism took place in the 20th century
In 1930 the Nazi gained control in Germany
During the second world war
Killed all Jews that lived in countries owned by Germany
Killed 6 million Jews
Hebrew= Shoah (holocaust)
Means ‘whirlwind’
From the 19th century Jews began to come back
After the holocaust the United Nation voted that part of Palestine must become the State of
Israel
Which is now where most Jews live
WHAT R EL I G I OU S TEXT DO THEY FO LLOW?
The Tanach = made up word taken from the first letter of each Hebrew scripture.
The Torah (Scripture in the Tanach); • 5 books• A.k.a The Laws of the Jews• Given to Moses on Mt. Sinai• Kept in a cabinet called an “Ark”
The Nvi’im (Scripture in the Tanach);• 8 books• Longest section in the Tanach• Combo of historical events, religious teachings, & prophecies for
the future
WHAT R EL I G I OU S TEXT DO THEY FO LLO W? (CO NT I NU ED)
The K’tuvim (Scripture in the Tanach); › 11 books› A.k.a Wisdom Literature› Contains: Poetry, history, faith, reward, punishment, & why
bad things happen to people› Written by King David and King Soloman
Many books have been made to interpret the Tanach The Midrash (Interprets the Tanach);
› Explains feelings and motives behind the writing› Incl. stories to explain important messages› Tells some history not told in the Tanach› Written down 2,000 yrs ago
WHAT R EL I G I OU S TEXT DO THEY FOLLO W? (CO NT I NU ED)
The Mishnah (Interprets the Tanach);› 1 book w/ 6 sections discussing the Torah› Written down like convo. about different issues all
ending with a ruling› Written down after 70 C.E› Main author = Rabbi Juddah the Prince
The Talmud (Interprets the Tanach);• Incl. writtings of rabbis from 200 to 500 C.E• Rabbis studied the Tanach & wrote qdown their
opinions about its message
Popular festival=among Jews= in western countries.Falls= December last’s for 8 days.Evenings Jewish light the Hanukkah=outside or inside the window.A Hanukkah spaces for lights.Light 1 on first night 2 next night and so on.Hanukkah =dedication=recalls time=Jerusalem rededicated=after being destroyed.Hanukkah=1 helper= light the others.
What is Hanukkah?
