Judaism
EXPLANITION
JUDAISM HISTORY
Judaism is a religious tradition with history dating back nearly four thousand years, in the ancient near eastern place of Canaan (which is now Israel and Palestinian). Originating as the beliefs and practices of the people known as "Israel," classical, or rabbinic, Judaism did not emerge until the 1st century C.E. Judaism traces its heritage to the covenant God made with Abraham and his lineage — that God would make them a sacred people and give them a holy land.
Synagogue
The Jewish equivalent of a church, mosque or temple.
Jerusalem
Holy Jewish city.
Rabbi
A person trained in Jewish law, ritual, and tradition and ordained for leadership of a Jewish congregation, especially one serving as chief religious official of a synagogue.
Jewish Symbol: Star of David
The Star of David is a six-pointed star made up of two triangles superimposed over each other. In Judaism it is often called the Magen David, which means the "shield of David" in Hebrew. It doesn’t have any religious significance in Judaism but it is one of the symbols most commonly associated with the Jewish people. Many Jews wear jewelry with the Star of David as part of the design and the flag of Israel has a blue Star of David in the center. In many ways it has come to be a symbol of unity.
TaNaKh
Tanakh is an acronym of the first Hebrew letter of each of the Masoretic Text's three traditional subdivisions: Torah ("Teaching", also known as the Five Books of Moses), Nevi'im ("Prophets") and Ketuvim ("Writings")
Hanukkah
A Jewish festival lasting eight days, celebrated from the 25th day of the month December.
Hava Nagila
DEFINITIONS
Followers- Jews
Beliefs- The religion developed among the ancient Hebrews that stresses belief in God and faithfulness to the laws of the Torah
Traditions- Rosh Hashanah occurs on the first and second days of Tishri. In Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah means, literally, "head of the year" or "first of the year." Rosh Hashanah is commonly known as the Jewish New Year.
Place of Worship- Synagogue
Worship Leaders- Rabbi
Holy Book- TeNaKh
Holy Days- Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people.
Holy Cities- Jerusalem
Common Figure- Abraham
View of God- The conception of God in Judaism is strictly monotheistic. God is an absolute one, indivisible and incomparable being who is the ultimate cause of all existence.