2. Judaism Followers of Judaism are known as Jews.
Hebrew, Yiddish, and Jews also refers to Judaism.
It is the oldest of the three main religions of the Middle East, (Around 2000 BC)

3. Star of David
The six points of the Star of David symbolize God's rule over the universe in all six directions:
north, south, east, west, up and down.

4. Judaism’s Basic Beliefs
Belief in Torah- holy book (Old Testament)
One God
Still awaiting the Messiah
Do not believe in the New Testament or Jesus’ role as the Messiah

5. Other Beliefs and Practices
Worship at a Synagogue
-house of worship
Strict dietary requirements. (Can only eat what is “kosher”. (Permitted)
What is Kosher food?

6. Some Jewish Religious Observances
Rosh Hashanah- the Jewish New Year. Introspection for the future.
Yom Kippur-a “day of atonement”. Fasting and repentance to “atone” for your sins

7. Modern day Israel Was created in 1948 as a Jewish homeland
Has repeatedly come under attack from Palestinians and other Arab countries upset over their displacement for the creation of Israel

8. A Troubled Legacy