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Judaism

Judaism. Presented By Heather Dalberg. “An evolving religious civilization”. History begins with the Tanakh (which Christians call “the Old Testament”) Creation of world by God

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Judaism

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  1. Judaism Presented By Heather Dalberg

  2. “An evolving religious civilization” • History begins with the Tanakh (which Christians call “the Old Testament”) • Creation of world by God • Human expression progresses through patriarchs, matriarchs, and Moses who spoke with God and led the people according to God’s commandments, and the prophets who heard God’s warnings to those who strayed from the commandments. • In 70 CE the Romans captured and destroyed the Temple of Jerusalem dispersing Jewish people who found unity in their evolving teachings and traditional practices, which were eventually codified in the great compendium of Jewish law and lore, the Talmud. (Fisher, 2002, chap. 8)

  3. The Journey • Enlightenment • Kabbalah and Hasidism • American Judaism • The Holocaust • Zionism • Torah – The One God – Love For God • Sacredness of human life • Law • Suffering and Faith

  4. Judaism Time Line (Fisher, 2002, chap. 8)

  5. Timeline for History of Jerusalem

  6. Timeline for History of Jerusalem

  7. Timeline for History of Jerusalem

  8. Jewish Rituals & Practices • Daily Scriptural Study • Remember God in all aspects of life • Boys ritually circumcised at 8 days old • Women ritually unclean during period and 7 days after • Adultery is forbidden - worst sin against God • Consume only kosher foods • Food must be prepared in a proper kosher manner • Environmental considerations • Awake in thankful prayer before opening eyes • Prayers recited walking and at bed time • (Fisher, 2002, chap. 8)

  9. Key Beliefs and Holy Days • Use of ancient lunar calendar • High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur • Sukkot – fall harvest festival • Hanukkah – Feast of Dedication • Tu B’shvat – appreciation of fruits and plants • Purim – honor the queen who saved Jews from destruction • Pesach (Passover) – celebration the liberation from bondage in Egypt and spring-time event of new life • Shavuot – giving the Torah to Moses and the people’s hearing of the voice of God. (Fisher, 2002, chap. 8)

  10. Jewish Issues Now • Anti-semitism • Political tension between Arabs and Jews • Law of Return – to settle Jews back in their homeland • Acknowledgement between Reform, Orthodox and Conservative beliefs • Reconciling the lessons and pain of the Holocaust • Doing charitable work – not just the rich helping poor • Adherence to the Torah and Talmud • Requirements for conversion to Judaism • Extent of the use of Hebrew in prayer • Equal opportunity for women in participation

  11. Any Questions?Feel Free to Call!

  12. References: • Fisher, M. P. (2002). Judaism - A covenant with God. In (Ed.), Living Religions (5th ed., pp. 231 - 267). New York: Prentice-Hall. • Jewish Virtual Library (1999, January/February; Winter). Chronological Reference Points - Middle East Insight. Retrieved May 30, 2008, from http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Peace/jerutime.html • Federow, R. S. (2003). What Jews Believe. Retrieved May 31, 2008, from http://whatjewsbelieve.org/

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