2. Judaism

3. The Symbol of Judaism

4. The God of Judaism Yahweh (also called Adonai) is the God of Judaism Yahweh (also called Adonai) is the God of Judaism Jews and Christians worship the same God Jews and Christians worship the same God

5. The Jewish Holy Books The Torah (the first 5 books of the Old Testament Bible) The Torah (the first 5 books of the Old Testament Bible) The Old Testament only The Old Testament only Written in the Jewish language called Hebrew Written in the Jewish language called Hebrew

6. The Hebrew alphabet

8. Stories from the Torah Creation-the story of Adam and Eve Creation-the story of Adam and Eve Noah, the Flood and the ark Noah, the Flood and the ark Abraham Abraham Moses Moses

9. Adam and Eve

10. Noah’s Ark

11. This satellite image shows part of Mount Ararat in Turkey. The circled area shows what looks like a large object in the snow. Some people believe the object could be Noah's ark. Image courtesy Shamrock/DigitalGlobe

12. Abraham

13. Moses and the Parting of the Red Sea

14. The Founders of Judaism Abraham- a man of great faith Abraham- a man of great faith Moses-wrote the Torah and received the 10 commandments from God Moses-wrote the Torah and received the 10 commandments from God

15. Other Jewish Bible stories David and the giant Goliath David and the giant Goliath Daniel and the lions den Daniel and the lions den Jonah and the big fish Jonah and the big fish Psalms- beautiful worship poetry/songs written by King David Psalms- beautiful worship poetry/songs written by King David Proverbs- wise sayings written by David’s wise son King Soloman Proverbs- wise sayings written by David’s wise son King Soloman

16. David and Goliath

17. Daniel in the Lion’s Den

18. The Wise King Solomon

19. Major Beliefs of Judaism

20. Monotheism Jews are monotheistic-they believe in one God Jews are monotheistic-they believe in one God Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion

21. Messiah Jews believe a Messiah (savior, deliverer) will come to save them, save the world, and rule over all from Jerusalem Jews believe a Messiah (savior, deliverer) will come to save them, save the world, and rule over all from Jerusalem Christians believe the Messiah is Jesus, Jews do not. Christians believe the Messiah is Jesus, Jews do not.

22. The Chosen People Jews believe they are the “Chosen People” who introduce the Messiah Jews believe they are the “Chosen People” who introduce the Messiah ”I have made you a light to the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the farthest corners of the earth.”— (Isaiah 49:6, Acts 13:47)

23. The Chosen People Jews believe they are the “Chosen People” who introduce the Messiah Jews believe they are the “Chosen People” who introduce the Messiah Isaiah 43:10 New Living Translation (NLT) 10 “But you are my witnesses, O Israel!” says the LORD. “You are my servant. You have been chosen to know me, believe in me, and understand that I alone am God. There is no other God— there never has been, and there never will be.

25. Sabbath (Shabbat) Jews worship and rest on the Sabbath Jews worship and rest on the Sabbath Sundown Friday through sundown Saturday Sundown Friday through sundown Saturday No work, just prayer and worship No work, just prayer and worship

26. The Holy Land and City Israel-the sacred homeland of the Jewish religion Israel-the sacred homeland of the Jewish religion Israel is located in the Middle East Israel is located in the Middle East Jerusalem-the holiest city for Jews-site of their ancient temple Jerusalem-the holiest city for Jews-site of their ancient temple Many Jews still pray at the Western Wall of the ancient Jewish temple Many Jews still pray at the Western Wall of the ancient Jewish temple

27. The Western Wall

28. Praying at the Western Wall Video clip on the Western Wall and Shabbat

29. Kosher Diet No pig No pig No shellfish-crab, shrimp, clams, etc. No shellfish-crab, shrimp, clams, etc. No meat and dairy together in same meal No meat and dairy together in same meal

30. Worship Wearing of the Yamika-skull cap Wearing of the Yamika-skull cap Prayer Shawl Prayer Shawl Rabbi (teacher) reads from the Torah Rabbi (teacher) reads from the Torah Synagogue-the Jewish church or house of worship Synagogue-the Jewish church or house of worship

31. Rituals and Practices

32. Bar/Bat Mitzvah Age 13 Age 13 Confirmation of faith Confirmation of faith Bar (boys) Mitzvah Bar (boys) Mitzvah Bat (girls) Mitzvah Bat (girls) Mitzvah celebration celebration

33. Blowing of the Shofar A shofar is a ram’s horn A shofar is a ram’s horn Blown to signal the new year or to begin worship Blown to signal the new year or to begin worship

34. Lighting of the Menorah Candlestick used during festival Candlestick used during Hanukah festival 9 candleholders, of them 8 are the same size 9 candleholders, of them 8 are the same size

35. Jewish Sects 1. Orthodox- strictest beliefs. 1. Orthodox- strictest beliefs. 2. Conservative-in the middle 2. Conservative-in the middle 3. Reform-least strict 3. Reform-least strict

36. Holy Days Passover-feast day held around Easter Passover-feast day held around Easter Hanukah-Festival of the Lighting of the Menorah Hanukah-Festival of the Lighting of the Menorah Yom Kippur-day of prayer Yom Kippur-day of prayer Rash asana- Jewish New Year Rash asana- Jewish New Year

37. Judaism Today

38. Where Do Jewish People Live? More Jews live in the USA than anywhere else (8 million) More Jews live in the USA than anywhere else (8 million) Israel is the only Jewish country(6million live there) Israel is the only Jewish country(6million live there) There are about 18 million Jews in the whole world There are about 18 million Jews in the whole world

39. Famous Jews

40. Ben Stiller

41. Jerry Seinfeld

42. Adam Sandler

43. The Three Stooges

44. Harrison Ford

45. Albert Einstein