1. What is Judaism?

2. History The Bible says that God promises ABRAHAM that his descendents will make a might nation. Abraham settles in CANAAN, but they move to Egypt because of famine and are forced into slavery. MOSES leads the Hebrew people out of Egypt- known as the EXODUS Moses is given the TEN COMMANDMENTS

3. History Hebrews reached Canaan and become know as the Israelites. Series of invasions and causes the people to split into two kingdoms- Israel and Judah. The people of Judah became known as JEWS. The temple is destroyed and the Jews moved all the around the world- DIASPORA POGROMS- series of attacks on the Jews HITLER took rights away and sent them to concentration camps. Over 6 million killed.

4. Beliefs, Practices, and Tradition Monotheism- Ten Commandments- Observe Sabbath- Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah- Kosher- Belief in one god Guidelines for life given to Moses Sunset Friday to Sunset Saturday New generation transitions from childhood into adulthood Dietary laws in the Torah and Talmud No pork Shellfish Drain all blood Meat and dairy cant mix

5. Holidays Hanukkah- Passover- Rosh Hashanah- Yom Kippur- Victory over those who tried to destroy the religion. Honors Exodus; freedom from Egyptian slavery Jewish New Year; A call to repentance. Day of atonement; forgiveness of your sins

6. Sacred Writings The Torah The Hebrew Bible The Talmud Sacred text divided into three parts; Story of the Jewish people. Includes the Torah and other writings. Collection of rules and interpretations of holy laws.