JUDAISM--in the Middle East
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FOLLOWERS
The followers of Judaism are called Jews.
The most common sects are Orthodox, Conservative, and Reformed.
CENTRAL TEACHINGS/BELIEFS
(1) Prayer. (2) Sabbath is a holy day (Friday evening to Saturday evening). (3) Study Torah (the first five Books of Moses). (4) Follow God's laws, including Ten Commandments.
(5) Justice is emphasized. God considers all people equal. (6) Refer to God as Yaweh.
The Ten Commandments
God's justice--all men are equal
God called Yahweh
SACRAMENTS/TRADITIONS
(1) Some Jews eat only Kosher food (no pork, shellfish, or mixing of milk and meat products). (2) Bar Mitzvah (boys) and Bat Mitzvah (girls)--ceremony at age 13-- signifies one is now full member of the congregation.
Some Jews eat only Kosher foods.
Bar Mitzvah - boy
Bat Mitzvah- girl
PLACE OF WORSHIP
Synagogue
WORSHIP LEADER
Rabbi (a teacher of the Torah, a guide)
HOLY BOOK
Tanakh--the Jewish Bible
Torah--the first five books of the Hebrew Bible
HOLY DAYS/HOLIDAYS
(1) Rosh Hashanah (New Year)-- fasting begins. (2) Yom Kippur--the last of the 10 days that begin with Rosh Hashanah--fasting ends; "Day of Atonement" -- holiest day of Jewish year.
(3) Passover--Angel of Death "passed over" Hebrews who were in bondage in Egypt.
(4) Hanukkah--celebrates miracle of oil lasting 8 days when only enough for 1 day in Temple.
HOLY CITIES/PLACES
Western Wall (Wailing Wall) in Jerusalem
Western Wall (Wailing Wall)--in Jerusalem
Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
SYMBOL
Star of David
MUSIC
Jewish music has developed over the long history of he Jewish people. "The importance of music in the life of the Jewish people is found almost at the beginning of Genesis." The music is both religious and secular.
Jerushalaim shel zahav (Jerusalem aus Gold) - Ofra Haza
BELIEFS Judaism SHARES WITH Islam and Christianity
1. Judaism, Islam, and Christianity are all monotheistic ("faith in a single, All-Powerful God who is the sole Creator, Sustainer and Ruler of the universe").
2. Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share Abraham as a common religious figure.