Judaism

1. Judaism

2. History • Is the oldest of the all 4 major religion in the world. • Judaism began with establishment between god and Abraham. • Started around 1812 BC (over 3,800 years ago)

3. History • Torah = Jewish Law • Jewish calendar started with the day with Adam and Eve. • Israel (Jewish People) trace their origin to Abraham

4. History • Abraham made the thought of one god • Holy place = Jerusalem

5. Beliefs • God exists • There is only one God • God is neither female nor male • God created the universe without help • God is merciful

6. Beliefs • 13 Principles of Faith • Judaism does not focus on cosmological concepts.

7. Beliefs • Jews do not believe that Jews are better than other people. • Judaism focuses on relationships: • Between God and mankind • Between God and the Jewish people • Between the Jewish people and Israel • Between human beings

8. Culture • Dress: • Shatnet • Wool and flax • Tzitzis • Double knots • Jewish hat • Kippah

9. Culture • Food: • Challah • Bread • Shabbat • Bagels and Lox • 400 years • Gefilte Fish • cake ball of fish • Pike or carp

10. Culture • Holidays: • Hanukkah • 8 days • Oil for only one day • Festival of Light • 9 candles

11. Customs • Bar or Bat Mitzvahs • Bar Mitzvah- “Son of the Commandment” • Bat Mitzvah- “Daughter of the Commandment” • Coming of the age celebration • Symbolizes the necessity of the individual to begin observing the commandments • Girls come of age at 12, boys at age 13

12. Customs • Shabbat • Day of Joyful Rest • Two Commandments: To Remember and Observe • Traditional Dish: Cholent (Slow Cooked Stew)

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