Israel – so what is Israel – so what is it all about?it all about?

What is the size of What is the size of Israel?Israel?

22,072 km^222,072 km^2

How many people live in Israel?

7,465,500

There are three main religions in There are three main religions in Israel:Israel:

• Judaism (75%)

• Islam (17%)

• Christianity (2%)

• And others, like: Bedouins, Druze, Baha'i, etc.

Christianity As you all know, there are many holy places for

Christians in Israel:• Via Delarosa• Church of the Holy Sepulchre

IslamImportant places for the Islam:• Dome of the Rock• Al-Aqsa Mosque

Judaism • Is a term used to express religious,

culture, nation and ethnic group.

• The holy book of Judaism is the Bible, which is composed of 24 smaller books.

• There are 13 million Jews around the world.

But not all Jews are the same:

• Secular

• Masorti (Traditional)

• Religious Zionist

• Haredy – Ultra Orthodox

The most important place for The most important place for JewsJews

Is the Western Wall, the only remains of the second temple (70 CE).

The site is located in the old

City of Jerusalem.

Jewish Holidays• The Hebrew calendar

• Rosh hashana

• Yom kippur

• Purim

• Passover

kashrutWhat is Kosher?

The Hebrew word kosher means "fit” . Foods that are fit for a Jew to eat.

In the Bible the Jews were given rules and by following them we obey God’s intentions.

There are advantages such as health benefits,

humane treatment of animals, unifying effect and a shield against assimilation.

The kosher basics The meat, milk and eggs of certain species of animal are

permitted for consumption. In addition, a series of laws govern how the animal should be killed and which parts of the animal can be eaten.

Meat and milk are never combined. Separate utensils are used for each, and a waiting period of 1-6 hours is observed between eating them.

Fruits, vegetables and grains

are basically always kosher,

but must be insect free.

• Bet Knesset – the Jewish house of prayer

The importance of Shabbat (Saturday )

• The meaning of the word is “rest”.

• Shabbat is observed from Friday’s sundown until Saturday’s sundown.

• Jewish law prohibits doing many forms on Shabbat.

Questions?Questions?