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Judaism: Beliefs, Practices, and Observances

Learn about Jewish beliefs, practices, and major observances like Shabbat and rites of passage such as circumcision, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, marriage, and death rituals. Explore kosher dietary laws and the significance of keeping meat and dairy separate in Orthodox Judaism.

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Judaism: Beliefs, Practices, and Observances

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  1. Bellwork: In notebook: p. 10 Buddhism 8/21 p. 11 Comparison of Buddhism/Hinduism 8/22 p. 12 Three Faiths comparison p. 13-14 Judaism (glue it in) 8/28 p. 15 Christianity 8/29

  2. Beliefs • More of a way of life than a set of beliefs. 1.) There is 1 God who created the universe. 2.) He revealed the Torah to Moses as a guide to life. 3.) Still waiting for the Messiah It’s more about practices…what one needs to do in order to follow God’s commandments.

  3. Major Sects: • There are varying degrees of observance in every religion: • Orthodox • Conservative • Liberal

  4. Shirts are frayed at the bottom to show humility. Outside- fedora Inside- yarmulke Orthodox Judaism

  5. The Sabbath • The main Jewish observance is keeping the Sabbath. • sundown Friday to sundown Saturday. • Friday evening= Sabbath meal • Saturday morning= service at synagogue

  6. Rites of Passage 1.) Circumcision (Bris) - “welcome to Jewish community”/naming -performed on 8th day of life -Mohel performs the procedure -followed by eating and gifts

  7. Rites of Passage 2.) Bar or Bat Mitzvah (13) (14-16) -“son or daughter of the commandment” -Year 12- meetings with rabbi -involves reading a portion of the Torah and commenting upon it.

  8. Rites of Passage 3.) Marriage -Very important! -For Orthodox Jews, marrying outside the faith would be forbidden. -Traditions: chuppah, breaking the glass, dancing to Hava Nagila

  9. Rites of Passage 4.) Death -Perform a Kaddish (mourning prayer) -The Jewish are buried within 24 hrs of death (don’t believe in embalming) -Periods of Mourning

  10. Periods of Mourning • Aninut (from death to burial) • Immediate family does not receive visitors • Shiva (first seven days) • Mourners remain at home, very subdued, people bring in food • Sheloshim (days 7-30) • Less intense, mourners may return to work. Still subdued (no shaving, cutting hair, parties)

  11. Jewish Diet: Kashrut • According to the Torah (Leviticus, chapter 11), only certain kinds of animals are considered inherently kosher. For land animals, any creature that both chews its cud and has split hooves is kosher. For sea creatures, any fish that has both fins and scales is acceptable, and for birds, only those birds approved by the Torah (or others that later authorities have judged to be like them, a list that excludes scavengers and birds of prey).

  12. Jewish Diet: Kashrut • Also, very important to keep meat and dairy separate • Orthodox Jewish kitchens would have 2 sets of dishes • Preparation must also be kosher • Ex: Hebrew Nation hotdogs Kosher delis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifKFC4jYqS8

  13. Kosher (Good, Clean) Animals with split hoofs that chew their cud Fish with fins and scales Most birds (non-scavengers) Treyf (Bad, Unclean) Pigs Vultures Catfish Shellfish (lobster, crab, oysters, shrimp) Reptiles Jewish Diet: Kashrut

  14. Crash course on History: • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG55ErfdaeY

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