1. Multi-cultural Britain
Judaism

2. Judaism: An Overview Race Religion
Oldest monotheistic religion in the world

3. Judaism: Beliefs and Traditions
One God
God’s people – the Covenant
Law – 613 mitzvot
Purity – spiritual, physical
Awaiting the Messiah

4. Jews in the UK today 300,000 Jews in the UK Third largest belief group
Two thirds live in/around London
Many famous Jews in society:

5. Jews in the UK 1070 – William the Conqueror
1290 – Jews expelled from the UK
1656 – Jews allowed to return
1846 – Jews no longer had to wear special clothes
2006 – Jews celebrated 350 year anniversary of Jewish community in Britain

6. Jews in Penzance
1720s – Industrial Revolution brought Jewish families to Penzance
Jewish cemetery
Synagogue in use until 1913
Jews today – numbers on the rise

7. How has Judaism shaped our society?
Laws
Diet
Rights
Scientific advances
Entertainment

8. Challenges of modern Britain
Increased anti-Semitism in recent years
Lack of understanding/education
Rise of extremist groups
Anti-religious culture

9. Yom Kippur Holiest day for Jews Wednesday 26th September
25 hours of purity
Seeking atonement and forgiveness of sins
A day of prayer, fasting and charity

10. What can we learn? A week of reflection
Had an argument? Made a mistake? Caused unhappiness?
A chance to make up for it and be forgiven?