Agenda Notes/finish short video over Judaism Judaism webquest

Bell Work What does it mean to be excommunicated from the church? Who posted 95 complaints against the Catholic Church on his church door? How many Christians are in the world today? List three Protestant churches.

Judaism World History World Religions

Where Judaism Practiced Israel = where Judaism is practiced = where Judaism originated

Where is Judaism Practiced Cont. Judaism originated in Israel People called it the first ethical monotheistic religion According to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics there is 14,993,000 Jews worldwide In Israel alone there is 5,703,700 United States has 5,275,000 Canada has 375,000 Mexico has 39,400

Terms Abraham- The Hebrew patriarch from whom all Jews trace their descent The first founder of Judaism Physical and spiritual ancestor of the Jewish people Father of the faith Covenant- is an agreement found in the bible between God and His people in which God makes specific promises and demands

Terms Diaspora- the dispersion of Jews outside of Israel When they were exiled they were sent to Babylonia until present time Ethical Monotheism- is a term used to describe a belief in one God who guides humanity through ethical principles. This can be seen as distinct from monotheistic beliefs which may be based on dogma or doctrines. Ethical monotheists sometimes believe that all ethical standards are derived from God and they are thus dependent upon the divine in this way.

Terms Hanukkah- A Jewish festival, lasting eight days from the 25th day of Kislev (in December) and commemorating the rededication of the Temple in 165 BC by the Maccabees after its desecration by the Syrians. Moses- He is the most important prophet in Judaism. Moses is the leader who freed them from slavery in Egypt. Moses protected the Jews from the wrath of God, and negotiated with God on their behalf.  Passover- is celebrated to commemorate the liberation of the Children of Israel who were led out of slavery in Egypt by Moses. It is a major eight day festival Matzah is eaten throughout the festival Great spring cleaning in the home before the festival

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Bell Work Who was the creator of Judaism? Where is Judaism centered in the world? What did Moses do for the Jewish people?

Terms Rabbi- A Jewish scholar or teacher especially one who studies or teaches Jewish law. A person appointed as a Jewish religious leader. Synagogue- House of worship for Jewish congregation The place of worship and communal center of a Jewish congregation Men and women usually sit separately in the Synagogues Talmud- The book of Jewish law- A Jewish Holy Book Collection of ancient Jewish writings that forms the basis of Jewish religious law, consisting of the early scriptural interpretations and the later commentaries

Terms Torah- the most holy Jewish book. It’s the first five books of the Hebrew Bible Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Torah is stored inside the Ark and no one is allowed to touch the Torah Yahweh- Hebrew name of God Yom Kippur- Jewish holy day The holiest day of the Jewish year, on which Jews fast and say prayers of penitence

What Jews believe Jews believe that there is a single God who not only created the universe, but with whom every Jew can have an individual and personal relationship They also believe that their Savior has not come yet They believe that everyone was created in the image of God For this reason every person is equally important and has an infinite potential to do good in the world

Clergy of Judaism Rabbi is not a priest. A Rabbi has no more authority to perform rituals than any other adult male member of the Jewish community Rabbi is simply a teacher One of their most important duties is teaching young people to lead all or part of a Shabbat service and to chant the Torah Chazzan can conduct weddings and funerals. They can also visit sick congregants and teach adult classes.

History Of Judaism The history of Judaism is inseparable from the history of Jews themselves. God chose the Jews to be an example to the world and how God and his chosen people worked out their relationship Around 920 BCE the kingdom fell apart and the Jewish people split into groups Then the Jews grew in strength throughout the next 300 years and the temple was restored

Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah They are both special ceremonies where Jewish boys at age 13 and girls at age 12 can become adults in the eyes of the Jewish religion Bar mitzvah is for boys and means Son of the Commandments Bat mitzvah is for girls and means Daughter of the Commandment It is just a celebration of them becoming adults in the Jewish religion.

Jewish Marriage Jews call marriage Kiddushin The couple make a written contract or promise together which is called a Ketubah Glass is broken at the end of the ceremony to remind them that their joy will never be complete until the Holy Temple in Jerusalem is rebuilt

Symbols of Judaism The Star of David Menorah Mezuzah Torah