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4. There are 3 sects of Judaism: Reform Reform Conservative Conservative Orthodox Orthodox Although all of these sects have varying beliefs and different ritual practices, they share the same central beliefs. Central Beliefs

5. Central Beliefs of All Jews There is one God, Adonai There is one God, Adonai The Torah is the most important document The Torah is the most important document It is important to spread Judaism and procreate because many times in history massive amounts of Jews were killed, making them almost extinct. It is important to spread Judaism and procreate because many times in history massive amounts of Jews were killed, making them almost extinct. Study is one of the highest values to all Jews Study is one of the highest values to all Jews Principle of Saving A Life: If you are in a position where you must break a law of the Torah to preserve life, it is OK to do so. Principle of Saving A Life: If you are in a position where you must break a law of the Torah to preserve life, it is OK to do so. Central Beliefs

6. The sacred text of Judaism is the Torah. It contains stories which teach us lessons about life and it contains the 613 twcm (Mitzvot). These are 613 actions that are the instructions for being a good Jew. Sacred text

7. Jews worship in temples called synagogues. Their equivalent in the Christian religion would be churches. A synagogue is where a Jew prays and can be educated about Judaism. Torahs are kept in an arc at the synagogue. Place of Worship

8. On the 8 th day of a baby boy’s life, he is circumcised to make his covenant with God. A similar ceremony is had for a girl, where she may be placed in a Mikvah, a ritual bath. On the 8 th day of a baby boy’s life, he is circumcised to make his covenant with God. A similar ceremony is had for a girl, where she may be placed in a Mikvah, a ritual bath. At 13 a Jewish boy or girl has a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah. This marks their entry into the Jewish community as adults. At 13 a Jewish boy or girl has a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah. This marks their entry into the Jewish community as adults. The Marriage ritual is called the Kiddushin. The Marriage ritual is called the Kiddushin. There are many death rituals and rules about funeral procession and mourning. There are many death rituals and rules about funeral procession and mourning. Rituals/Practices

9. Approximate Number of Jews in the world (2000) Approximate Number of Jews in the world (2000) 13191500 Approximate World Population (05/01/03) Approximate World Population (05/01/03) 6289956729 Approximate percentage of world population Approximate percentage of world population 0.48% Percentage of World Population

10. Approximate Number of Jews in the world (2000) Approximate Number of Jews in the world (2000) 13191500 Approximate World Population (05/01/03) Approximate World Population (05/01/03) 6289956729 Approximate percentage of world population Approximate percentage of world population 0.48% Percentage of World Population

11. Judaism had a strong influence on Christianity and Islam. Judaism had a strong influence on Christianity and Islam. The first Christians were Jews. What made them different from other Jews, and eventually a completely different religion, was their acceptance of Jesus as the Messiah. The first Christians were Jews. What made them different from other Jews, and eventually a completely different religion, was their acceptance of Jesus as the Messiah. Other Characteristics

12. Judaism had a strong influence on Christianity and Islam. Judaism had a strong influence on Christianity and Islam. The first Christians were Jews. What made them different from other Jews, and eventually a completely different religion, was their acceptance of Jesus as the Messiah. The first Christians were Jews. What made them different from other Jews, and eventually a completely different religion, was their acceptance of Jesus as the Messiah. Other Characteristics