Basic Jewish beliefs Students will be able to create a list of basic Jewish beliefs by analyzing a source document.
Warm Up: Recall: What is the name of the rules given to Moses that were made to guide the Jewish people?
Homework: Read pages 160-166 Define the 6 key terms and places and answer questions 1-4 all parts/
Concepts and principles of all religions 1. Holy text 2. Religious leadership 3. Place of worship 4. Traditions, Holidays and celebrations
The Torah The holy text of the Jewish people is called the Torah. Includes laws History Jewish people believe that the Torah was revealed to Moses directly from God.
Religious Leadership A Rabbi is a religious leader within the Jewish religion. Rabbis teach people about the Torah and the teachings of God. There is a book called the Talmud which is a series of daily living guidelines
House of Worship A Synagogue is a place of worship for Jewish people. Here they hear different teachings of God and the interpretations of the Torah
Traditions, Holidays and celebrations Dietary restrictions No meat and dairy mixed No Pork No Shellfish **Kosher** Holidays Yom Kippur Hanukah Passover Celebrations Seder Shabbat
Work time Using the source document answer the questions that follow each description of the holiday/celebration in the Jewish religon.