2. Judaism religion of just one people: the Jews.
first to teach belief in only one God.
Two other important religions developed from Judaism: Christianity and Islam.

3. Daniel in the Lion’s Den
Judaism
Founder/Prophets/ Important people:
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (name changed to Israel)
Twelve Tribes (sons of Israel)
Moses
David, Solomon
Languages:
Hebrew
Percent of followers in the world: 2%
Jewish influence on the world has been vast -- far more than their numbers would indicate.
Daniel in the Lion’s Den
David and Goliath

4. Moses breaks the first set of the 10 Commandments
Judaism
Important Teachings & Beliefs:
Monotheistic
10 commandments
Prayer
Still Awaiting Messiah (Savior)
Holy Book(s): (Old Testament)
Torah
First 5 books of Bible
According to Torah, it is disrespectful to spell out name of deity (G_ D) [Yahweh] in full.
Talmud
record of rabbinic discussions pertaining to Jewish law, ethics, customs, and history.
Moses breaks the first set of the 10 Commandments

5. Judaism Beliefs
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 believe in heaven, but that God determines where they go after life on earth.
Give a tithe (10%).
Ten Commandments is the basic code of law.

6. Judaism
Jews think that God will send a Messiah (a deliverer) to unite them and lead them in His way.
Christians believe that Jesus was the Messiah.
The Jewish people do not agree; they anticipate His arrival in the future.

7. Judaism Holy Book
The most holy Jewish book is the Torah (the first five books of the Christian Bible)
Others include Judaism's oral tradition, the written form of which is known as the Talmud.
The Torah (scroll of teachings) contains the five books revealed to Moses by God on Mount Sinai.
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers & Deuteronomy
Another important book is the "Talmud," serving primarily as a guide to the civil and religious laws of Judaism.
Hebrew is read right to left.

8. Judaism Place of Worship
Jews worship in Synagogues or temples.
Men and women usually sit separately.
Worship is led by a Rabbi.
Friday evening is time for worship.
Stamford Hill, London

9. Samson destroys the Philistine temple
Judaism
Important Cities
Jerusalem
Major Groups:
Orthodox Jews:
adheres faithfully to the principles and practices of traditional Judaism.
Conservative Jews:
modern denomination of Judaism that arose in United States in the early 1900's.
Reform Jews:
largest denomination of Jews. They are more liberal in their thinking about Judaism.
Samson destroys the Philistine temple

11. Important Holy Days Rosh Hashanah-Jewish New Year
Yom Kippur-A day of fasting and praying which occurs 10 days after the first day of Rosh Hashanah. The holiest day in the year
Hanukkah-The Feast of Lights is an 8 day Feast of Dedication. It recalls the war fought by the Maccabees in the cause of religious freedom 

12. The Star of David is the international symbol of Judaism
Flag of Israel has it

13. Menorah-It is a symbol of the nation of Israel and a mission to be "a light unto the nations.

14. A Yarmulke is worn during prayer to shoe respect to G_d

15. Kosher Foods
Foods are kosher when they meet all criteria that Jewish law applies to food
Characteristics that make a food non-kosher:
the mixture of meat and milk
the use of cooking utensils which had previously been used for non-kosher food
The type of animal it is

16. Judaism – Map! Judaism in 1500 C.E. Judaism Today
In 1500, located in Europe and Middle East
Today, located in Israel and U.S.