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Judaism The Edukators

Judaism The Edukators. Do this:. Write definitions for: Terrorism Education War Activism Keep in mind: Religion Multiculturalism. Terrorism.

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Judaism The Edukators

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  1. JudaismThe Edukators

  2. Do this: • Write definitions for: • Terrorism • Education • War • Activism • Keep in mind: • Religion • Multiculturalism

  3. Terrorism • The act of terrorizing; use of terror, especially the systematic use of terror by a government or other authority against particular persons or groups. • A condition of fear and submission produced by frightening people. • A method of opposing a government internally through the use of terror.

  4. Education • The development of knowledge, skill, ability, or character by teaching, training, study, or experience. • The qualities and knowledge a person gets from study, teaching, and experience. Enlightenment: the insight and understanding that make a person free from prejudice and ignorance.

  5. War • Fighting carried on by armed force between nations or parts of a nation. • Any fighting or struggle, conflict, or strife. • To carry on any struggle actively; contend; battle.

  6. Activism • The doctrine or practice of vigorous action or involvement as a means of achieving political or other goals, sometimes by demonstrations, protests, etc. • The use of direct, often confrontational action, in opposition to or support of a cause. • Policy of taking direct and militant action.

  7. The Edukators • Were Jan, Jule, and Peter engaged in education, terrorism, or war? (Or something else altogether?) • Can people change? Do you see evidence of change in this film? • How does this film fit in with the “Forgetting Hitler” article you read last week?

  8. Judaism • Historically: term coined circa 70 CE. • Term denotes a shared genealogy, traced through having a Jewish mother; and a shared sense of belonging to the same culture. • No obvious starting point in history. • Cultural v. Religious • Diverse practice and definition.

  9. Central Beliefs • There is only one God, who revealed himself to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. • His laws were revealed to Moses, and form the Torah, he most eminent scripture of Judaism. • God is incorporeal, omnipotent, omniscient, eternal, holy, merciful, and just.

  10. Messiah • God will send a Messiah, who will be a descendent of David (the great king of Israel). • The Messiah will establish Israel as a suzerainty, creating a worldwide kingdom of peace. • Jews do not believe that Jesus was this Messiah.

  11. Torah • Pentateuch • The Five Books of Moses: • Genesis • Exodus • Leviticus • Numbers • Deuteronomy

  12. Orthodox Judaism • Culture = Religion • Rigorous adherence to Jewish laws • The pentateuch is divinely inspired, and not open to interpretation. • Some communities have separatist tendencies, though not to the extremes of sects like the Amish. • E.g. Hasidism

  13. Reform Judaism • Treats Judaism as more religion than culture. • Started in response to Enlightenment values, particularly in 19th century Germany. • Enables Jews to integrate more with their communities, be less separate, and adapt to modern life

  14. The Ten Commandments • Eastman, p. 305. Yes, you should know them. • Outlines rules for social interaction. • Do this: Write a code of conduct for the university based on the Ten Commandments. Compare this to the code you authored when looking at the Buddhist Precepts.

  15. Talmud • The body of teaching, commentary, and discussion of the Jewish scholars on the Mishnah, or oral Jewish law. • Two Talmuds: • Jerusalem/Palestinian ca. 500 CE • Babylonian ca. 600 CE • Babylonian Talmud gained supremecy ca. 11th century.

  16. Israel • Another name for Judah • 4th son of Jacob, whose 12 sons became the founders of the 12 tribes of ancient Israel. • Modern nation formed 1948 • Zionists seized Israel from the British and Palestinians.

  17. Zionism • International, political, and ideological movement dedicated to restoring Israel to the Jewish people. • Estb. ca. 1897 • Not initially supported by most of the Jewish community. • Many believed Israel would only be returned to the Jews by divine intervention.

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