Judaism History Judaism is a monotheistic religion meaning it has a belief in one God. Judaism has its roots in the Promised Land which is also known as modern day Israel

Genesis 12:1-3, 6-7 Covenant- an agreement between 2 or more persons The Covenant exists between Abraham and God because God promised to make Abraham’s descendants a great nation and he would be blessed with descendants and land

Wisdom: Sacred Writings The Hebrew Bible is also known as the Tanak It is divided into 3 sections  The Torah – revealed to Moses on Mt. Sinai  “the Law”  “Pentateuch” –first 5 books of the Bible  Genesis

Wisdom The Hebrew Bible is also known as the Tanak It is divided into 3 sections  The Torah – revealed to Moses on Mt. Sinai  “the Law”  “Pentateuch” –first 5 books of the Bible  Genesis  Exodus

Wisdom The Hebrew Bible is also known as the Tanak It is divided into 3 sections  The Torah – revealed to Moses on Mt. Sinai  “the Law”  “Pentateuch” –first 5 books of the Bible  Genesis  Exodus  Leviticus

Wisdom The Hebrew Bible is also known as the Tanak It is divided into 3 sections  The Torah – revealed to Moses on Mt. Sinai  “the Law”  “Pentateuch” –first 5 books of the Bible  Genesis  Exodus  Leviticus  Numbers

Wisdom The Hebrew Bible is also known as the Tanak It is divided into 3 sections  The Torah – revealed to Moses on Mt. Sinai  “the Law”  “Pentateuch” –first 5 books of the Bible  Genesis  Exodus  Leviticus  Numbers  Deuteronomy

Wisdom  The Prophets- trace the history of the Torah  The Writings - “wisdom books” which include the Psalms, Proverbs, Song of Songs, etc.

Wisdom: Oral Traditions 1. Mishnah means ”to repeat, to study” the part of the Law that was passed down orally, then put into writingthe part of the Law that was passed down orally, then put into writing was written down in 200 C. E.was written down in 200 C. E. deals with issues as how to observe Sabbath, festivals, marriage, divorce, buying, selling, eatingdeals with issues as how to observe Sabbath, festivals, marriage, divorce, buying, selling, eating

Wisdom: Oral Traditions 2. The teachings of the Rabbis – Talmud  Rabbi means “teacher”  Contains the teachings of the Jewish rabbis for the first few centuries  purpose to educate how to live out the Torah in daily life.

Worship Worship at Home 1. Worship begins in the home because home and family are seen as very important parts of life. 2. Is important to make sure that an intention behind a prayer is good 3. Prayer will deepen their relationship with God 4. Thank God for the blessings received

Worship: Prayer 1. Most Jews use a prayer book called a Siddur which is used at home or at synagogue 2. The Shema Israel Is the prayer that most prayers begin with. “Hear O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your, heart, and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4-6:5

Worship: Prayer 3. The Shema is written down on scrolls and then placed in boxes called Mezuzah. These are placed in the doorways of houses or buildings. 4. Tefillin are small leather boxes that contain the Shema prayer. They are worn on the head and arms during prayer services..

Worship The Synagogue 1. Synagogue means “a place of meeting or assembly” and this is where Jews meet to worship 2. Most of the time Jews pray standing up, but they may bow as they refer to God the King 3. On certain holy days, the Jews may kneel as a sign of humility before God 4. Some synagogues are referred to as temples in memory of the temple in Jerusalem

Worship: What’s inside a Synagogue 1. The Ark – a large cupboard that stores the scrolls of the Torah and other holy writings.

Worship: What’s inside a Synagogue 2. The Eternal Light – it burns as a sign of God’s eternal covenant with the Israelites 3. The Ten Commandments – Above the ark are two tablets symbolizing the Ten Commandments. They remind the congregation of the Ten Commandments given to Moses

What’s inside a Synagogue 4. Reading Desk - In the centre of the synagogue is a reading desk from which the scrolls are read 5. Rabbi- the teacher or master who is the leader of the Jewish community, leads prayers or gives talks, conducts services such as weddings, bar mitzvahs, or burials. Review: Rabbi – means “teacher” or “master ”

Works 1. Follow the Ten Commandments

Works 2. Keep holy the Sabbath

Works 1. Follow the Ten Commandments 2. Keep holy the Sabbath 3. Observe Dietary Laws

Works 1. Follow the Ten Commandments 2. Keep holy the Sabbath 3. Observe Dietary Laws 4. Educate themselves on the scriptures

Works 1. Follow the Ten Commandments 2. Keep holy the Sabbath 3. Observe Dietary Laws 4. Educate themselves on the scriptures 5. Care for everyone in the community

Works 1. Follow the Ten Commandments 2. Keep holy the Sabbath 3. Observe Dietary Laws 4. Educate themselves on the scriptures 5. Care for everyone in the community 6. Follow the 613 religious laws called Mitzvot

Sabbath 1. The Sabbath is a Holy day of rest 2. It begins on Friday before sundown and lasts until Saturday at sundown 3. Jews are forbidden to engage in any activity that falls under the 39 categories of “work” The activities banned on the Sabbath are not “work” in the usual sense

Dietary Laws Kosher means: good, pure, clean & proper. It is therefore food that is fit (kashrut) for Jewish people to eat For those who keep kosher, observance of the dietary laws is an opportunity for: a. Obedience to God b. Preserving Jewish unity and identity

The Laws of Kashrut Kosher (permitted)Trayf (forbidden) Ritually slaughter beef, sheep, goats and deer with no flaws or diseases Pork, camel, rabbit, rodents, reptiles, and any animal that died of natural causes

The Laws of Kashrut Kosher (permitted)Trayf (forbidden) Ritually slaughter beef, sheep goats and deer with no flaws or diseases Pork, camel, rabbit, rodents, reptiles, and any animal that died of natural causes Chicken, turkey, quail, geeseEagle, hawk, vulture

The Laws of Kashrut Kosher (permitted)Trayf (forbidden) Ritually slaughter beef, sheep goats and deer with no flaws or diseases Pork, camel, rabbit, rodents, reptiles, and any animal that died of natural causes Chicken, turkey, quail, geeseEagle, hawk, vulture Salmon, tuna, carp, herring, codCrab, lobster, octopus, clam, swordfish, sturgeon

The Laws of Kashrut Kosher (permitted)Trayf (forbidden) Ritually slaughter beef, sheep goats and deer with no flaws or diseases Pork, camel, rabbit, rodents, reptiles, and any animal that died of natural causes Chicken, turkey, quail, geeseEagle, hawk, vulture Salmon, tuna, carp, herring, codCrab, lobster, octopus, clam, swordfish, sturgeon Meat eaten separately from dairyMeat with dairy (e.g., cheeseburger, burger & shake, chicken cordon bleu)

The Laws of Kashrut Kosher (permitted)Trayf (forbidden) Ritually slaughter beef, sheep goats and deer with no flaws or diseases Pork, camel, rabbit, rodents, reptiles, and any animal that died of natural causes Chicken, turkey, quail, geeseEagle, hawk, vulture Salmon, tuna, carp, herring, codCrab, lobster, octopus, clam, swordfish, sturgeon Meat eaten separately from dairyMeat with dairy (e.g., cheeseburger, burger & shake, chicken cordon bleu) Wine or grape juice made under Jewish supervision Any other wine and grape juice

The Laws of Kashrut Kosher (permitted)Trayf (forbidden) Ritually slaughter beef, sheep goats and deer with no flaws or diseases Pork, camel, rabbit, rodents, reptiles, and any animal that died of natural causes Chicken, turkey, quail, geeseEagle, hawk, vulture Salmon, tuna, carp, herring, codCrab, lobster, octopus, clam, swordfish, sturgeon Meat eaten separately from dairyMeat with dairy (e.g., cheeseburger, burger & shake, chicken cordon bleu) Wine or grape juice made under Jewish supervision Any other wine and grape juice Soft cheese and kosher hard cheeseMost hard cheese

Festivals or Holy Days Passover (Pesach) Passover is a festival commemorating God sparing the Jews when He killed the first born of Egypt No leaven food is eaten during the week of Pesach in commemoration of the Jews leaving so fast that their bread did not have time to rise

Festivals or Holy Days Passover (Pesach) It is in remembrance of when the angel of death passed over the Hebrew homes the night before they fled from Egypt.

Festivals or Holy Days Hanukkah (Festival of Lights) Commemorates the Maccabee miracle of the day supply of oil that lasted 8 days Jews light candles for eight days on a menorah.

Festivals or Holy Days Yom Kippur - (Day of Atonement) … is the Holiest day of the year There is a 25 hour fast from sunset to nightfall They practice public and private confession after which one is considered to be absolved by God