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First Monotheistic Religion
A religion and a way of life (not real concerned with after life)
What is a Jew: any person whose mother was a Jew or has converted to Judaism
So, you can be a Jew if you were born into it but do not follow Jewish beliefs but if you were born to non-Jews but still believe in Jewish beliefs you are still not a Jew unless you officially converted. More like a nationality!
Jewish Beliefs-actions are far more important than formal beliefs
God exists and is one and unique
God is eternal Must pray to God
alone The words of the
prophets are true- Moses was the greatest of prophets
Beliefs continued…
Torah (1st 5 books of Bible) were given to Moses in return for Hebrew people in ancient times making a covenant or promise to obey His commandments (10). In return they would be God’s chosen people and would be rewarded with their own land (Israel).
God knows the thoughts and deeds of men and will reward and punish accordingly.
Famous Jews
Abraham: Born in Ur, Babylon- Founder of Judaism @ 2200 BC
Moses: The greatest of prophets because God revealed the entire Torah (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy) to him, the only prophet who saw God face to face, led the enslaved Hebrews out of Egypt into the promised land @1250 BC
The Significance of the Menorah
Holds Chanukah candles
Commemorates the miracle of oil
Jews rededicate themselves to religion during these 8 days
Rosh Hashanah
Jewish New YearDay to renew yourself as a JewNo work allowedNo partying like American New Year
allowedSpent in synagogue
Judaism Today
Smallest of world religions 13- 14 million world wide More Jews in NYC and Miami than in Israel Have a history of being persecuted; Holocaust Jews around the globe consider themselves
“family”. More than a religion, a way of life!
Judaism is one of the oldest organized religions of the world. Which of the following is a Jewish principle?
Enter question here]A. A set of moral standards or rules for people to follow.
B. A polytheistic outlook.
C. Nirvana is the ultimate release from pain and suffering
D. Jesus of Nazareth is the promised Messiah.