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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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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)
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
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
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)
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)
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.
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.
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
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
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.