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Judaism
Star of David
Yamika
Boy reading out of the Torah celebrating his Bar Mitzvah
Stories of Origin
A story of origin is a story or thing that brings a certain group of people together.
The story of Abraham brings together people of the Jewish Religion. Jews believe that…..
Ex. Boston Red Sox
Important People•Abraham•Isaac•Jacob•Moses
Holy Writings and Core Beliefs
The TorahAlso known as the 5 books of Moses, the old testament, or the Hebrew Testament.
The 613 MitzvahsBring them closer to GodHelp live better lives
Jews believe that acting the way God told them to and following the Mitzvahs is more important than physically worshiping God.
Jewish Symbols and ObjectsObject or Symbol What does it Symbolize?
Shofar When Abraham sacrificed the ram, not IsaacWhen blown, it’s a wake up call to live a better life
Kippah or Yakima Creates separation between you and GodSign of respect
Mezuzah Prayer inside called ShmaRemember God when you walk through every door way
Tallit Responsibility rests on your shoulders to fulfill the commandments
Holy places and Places of
Worship
Western Wall in Jerusalem.The Jews’ holiest place.
Inside of a synagogue or temple. (where Jews pray and practice Judaism.)
Common Things in a Temple or SynagogueBimahArkTorah ScrollsRabbi’s PodiumEternal LightStar of DavidMenorah
Rites of Passage
More Responsibility More Privilege Ritual (not always) Mark Time Accomplishments
Example of a Secular Rite of Passage
Bar Mitzvah and Bat MitzvahWhen boy reaches age of 13, when girl reaches age of 12
Become responsible for following the commandments. CELEBRATION!
DeathReturn to earth
very quickly
Shiva (rest for 7 days after
funeral)
MarriageSigning of the
Ketubah (2 witnesses)
Takes place under Chupah (wedding
canopy representing home)
SpongeBob’s License
CELEBRATIONS AND HOLIDAYS
Passover- Celebrates how the Jews escaped from Egypt and saved the first born. (Blood on door)
Chanukah- Light the menorah for eight days. (Enough oil for one day, lit for eight days)
Rosh Hashanah- Celebrates Jewish new year, go to Temple and hear Shofar.
Menorah
Shofar
Putting Blood on door
Modern Day
PLANE GETS DIVERTED BECAUSE OF PRAYER OBJECTS
A teenager was using tefillin They were suspicious so they landed plane Bomb sniffing dog and FBI officials Important to learn about other religions and
cultures