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What are the main doctrines of Judaism?

What are the main doctrines of Judaism?. Brief Overview. Smallest and oldest monotheistic religion 3800 yrs ago (Covenant with Abraham) Only 14 million followers More than a religion Also an ethnic group Worship in Synagogues Spiritual leaders called rabbis (teachers).

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What are the main doctrines of Judaism?

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  1. What are the main doctrines of Judaism?

  2. Brief Overview • Smallest and oldest monotheistic religion • 3800 yrs ago (Covenant with Abraham) • Only 14 million followers • More than a religion Also an ethnic group • Worship in Synagogues • Spiritual leaders called rabbis(teachers)

  3. Important figures Abraham (1812 BC) • Established covenant, father of the family of Jews • (Book of Genesis) Moses (1250 BC) • Gave Jews the Torah (laws of God) • Freed them from slavery in Egypt

  4. Brief Overview Torah(Teachings) • First 5 books of the Hebrew Bible, hand-written on a scroll of parchment including laws/customs from written/oral law. • Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteuronomy • Contains 10 commandments + 613 mitzvot • http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/756399/jewish/The-613-Commandments.htm Shabbat (Sabbath) • Friday sunset until Saturday sunset • Day of rest (no work) and spiritual enrichment

  5. Important festivals Passover(Pesach) • Celebration of liberation from slavery in Egypt by Moses Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) • Celebrates creation (Adam & Eve) • Year 5773 (09/2013)

  6. Important festivals Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) • 25 hr fast, praying for forgiveness, resolving to do better Hanukkah/Chanukah (Festival of Lights) • 8 day holiday, celebrates victory over religious persecution (165 BC) and the re-dedication of the Temple of Jerusalem (miracle of the burning oil)

  7. The doctrines of Judaism Monotheistic • Belief in ONE G*d. • Jews believe the word is holy and therefore do not write it completely • Each person has their own, personal and unique relationship with G*d.

  8. The doctrines of Judaism Divine Image ("b'zelemElohim“) • Every person is created in the image of G*d • Everyone has the potential to do good • Humans have free will, which has both negative and positive consequences Zion • The word that usually refers to Jerusalem.

  9. The doctrines of Judaism Israel " Eretz Israel“ • The land of Israel is part of the covenant between G*d and Israelites. Messiah(Savior ) • Will unite the world/ bring peace to humanity. • Most believe that the Messiah will be descendant from the lineage of King David

  10. Kashrutlaws Kosher(proper) foods follow Jewish law. • No mixing of dairy and meat • No pork or pork products • No shellfish RPE:Can you separately eat meat and diary? Record that experience and explain your achievements and failures

  11. Jewish words/phrases • Chutzpah. Brazen arrogance, guts, presumption, or gall. Usually a positive trait. • Kippah. That little hat that Jewish men (and sometimes women) wear on their heads. Also called a yarmulke. • L’chayim. Literally “To life!” Said like “Cheers!” when toasting drinks. • MazelTov. Good luck! Usually said at the end of a wedding or when responding to good news. • Shalom. Hello, goodbye, or peace.

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