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Judaism Star of David Yamika Boy reading out of the Torah celebrating his Bar Mitzvah

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Page 2: Judaism

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

Page 3: Judaism

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.

Page 4: Judaism

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

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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

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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

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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

Page 8: Judaism

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