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Multi-cultural Britain. Judaism. Judaism: An Overview. Race Religion Oldest monotheistic religion in the world. Judaism: Beliefs and Traditions. One God God’s people – the Covenant Law – 613 mitzvot Purity – spiritual, physical Awaiting the Messiah. Jews in the UK today.
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Multi-cultural Britain Judaism
Judaism: An Overview • Race • Religion • Oldest monotheistic religion in the world
Judaism: Beliefs and Traditions • One God • God’s people – the Covenant • Law – 613 mitzvot • Purity – spiritual, physical • Awaiting the Messiah
Jews in the UK today • 300,000 Jews in the UK • Third largest belief group • Two thirds live in/around London • Many famous Jews in society:
Jews in the UK • 1070 – William the Conqueror • 1290 – Jews expelled from the UK • 1656 – Jews allowed to return • 1846 – Jews no longer had to wear special clothes • 2006 – Jews celebrated 350 year anniversary of Jewish community in Britain
Jews in Penzance • 1720s – Industrial Revolution brought Jewish families to Penzance • Jewish cemetery • Synagogue in use until 1913 • Jews today – numbers on the rise
How has Judaism shaped our society? • Laws • Diet • Rights • Scientific advances • Entertainment
Challenges of modern Britain • Increased anti-Semitism in recent years • Lack of understanding/education • Rise of extremist groups • Anti-religious culture
Yom Kippur • Holiest day for Jews • Wednesday 26th September • 25 hours of purity • Seeking atonement and forgiveness of sins • A day of prayer, fasting and charity
What can we learn? • A week of reflection • Had an argument? Made a mistake? Caused unhappiness? • A chance to make up for it and be forgiven?