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Judaism Summary PowerPoint  WHO’S WHO? REFORM JEWS MODERN ORTHODOX ULTRA ORTHODOX These Jews are faithful to JEWS JEWS very many of the Jewish This is the largest branch of These Jew...

Judaism Summary PowerPoint  WHO’S WHO? REFORM JEWS MODERN ORTHODOX ULTRA ORTHODOX These Jews are faithful to JEWS JEWS very many of the Jewish This is the largest branch of These Jews are very customs and beliefs, Judaism in Britain. Modern traditional in their beliefs however, they believe that and practices and stick Orthodox Jews believe that closely to the Torah Judaism must be in God gave the Torah to commandments. They are harmony with modern Moses on Mount Sinai and a fast-growing group in lifestyles which means not Jews must uphold it as Britain as they have a high all ancient practices can or closely as possible. Modern birth-rate. They separate should be followed. Some Orthodox Jews are faithful themselves from the beliefs also differ from to Jewish teachings, but majority of society and Orthodox Jews. also embrace modern shun modern life, such as culture. technology. Least Strict Most Strict  Keywords And Concepts Synagogue The house of assembly/the building for Jewish prayer, study and assembly. Shekinah Divine presence in Judaism; the word used to refer to God’s presence in the world. (“The dwelling”). Shabbat The day of spiritual renewal and rest. This begins at sunset on Friday, and ends at nightfall on Saturday. Means “fit” or “proper”. Foods that are permitted and forbidden according to Leviticus 11. Also used to refer Kosher to the purity of ritual objects such as the Torah scrolls. The five books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy). Regarded as the Torah holiest books of the Tanakh. The term has a mix of meanings: often used to refer to duties (such as the 613 Mitzvot in the Torah), and Mitzvot good deeds as well as “commandments”. The “Anointed One” who Jews believe will bring about a new era or age for humankind. This will include Messiah rebuilding the Temple and bringing in an age of Universal Peace. A promise or agreement between two parties. Covenants were made between God with Noah, Abraham Covenant and Moses.  - God is all-knowing and knows Maimonides everything that is going to happen. - The Messiah will come. - The dead will be resurrected. In the 12th Century, there was a Jewish Rabbi called Maimonides, also called “the Rambam”. He is regarded as Can Be Used As A Source Of Authority! one of the most influential Jewish scholars of the Middle Ages, and devised the 13 “fundamental principles” of Jewish faith: - God exists, is perfect, and created everything in existence. - God is One (“God’s Unity”). - God does not have a physical body, and so is not affected by the same needs as humans. - God is eternal. - Only God should be worshipped. - God communicates with people through prophets. - Moses is the most important prophet. - The Torah was given to Moses by God. - The Torah is God’s law and cannot be changed. - God will reward good and punish evil.  Monotheism is a core belief in Judaism, Orthodox Jews believe that the world is too God As Creator God As One stated in the Shema prayer: intricate/complex to be made by chance. Everything is “Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the made by God; a belief found in Genesis. Lord is one.” Jews remember God and his creation weekly on This idea is so important it is recited daily by “Shabbat”. They also celebrate a yearly festival called Jews in the morning and evening. It proves “Rosh Hashanah” (Jewish New Year), where they God is the only being offered prayers. celebrate this, too. God As Judge God As Lawgiver God will judge each person’s “In the beginning God created the Heavens and the God gave his Law to actions - he is fair, just and Earth.” (Genesis 1:1). Moses on Mount Sinai merciful. His judgement is as part of the covenant. seen in the book of Genesis in “Honour your father and mother.” (Exodus). Jews expected to follow the story Adam and Eve, for them; keeps their side of example. "For the Lord your God…shows no partiality and the covenant. The Torah God’s judgement is celebrated accepts no bribes." (Deuteronomy 10:17). records 613 mitzvot. during Rosh Hashanah - God gave the Ten where God weighs the Commandments, which deeds/mitzvot of each person. Sources Of Authority count as them, too. Ten days later, they celebrate Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement). They confess sins and try to atone. The Nature Of God  The Shekinah is God’s divine presence in the world. The See Keywords List! “Wonderful Advisor.” actual word Shekinah does not appear in the Torah, but No reference to a “Prince of Peace.” there’s many examples of people being in God’s presence. Messiah in the Torah. (Prophet Isaiah). - God reveals himself to Adam Chosen by God for “A child has been born for us. The Shekinah and Eve. a special role. We have been given a son - Moses and the burning bush. who will be our ruler.” Jewish people - Moses receives the Torah at (Prophet Isaiah). today focus on a Sinai. spiritual connection with the divine The Shekinah is believed presence; in to be present among a worship, prayer, minyan: CHECKLIST study or doing “Whenever ten are - A male descendant of the good deeds. Jewish King David. gathered for prayer, there - Human - He will have a human the Shekinah rests.” birth and human parents. - A perfect teacher of God’s law The Shekinah is believed to be (Talmud Sanhedrin 39). However, for - A great political leader - present among smaller groups, Reform Judaism, inspirational and a good judge too: See Keywords List! the Messianic Age - Able to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. “When two sit together and The Shekinah represents is a goal/ideal to - Ruler over humanity - but he will rule with kindness. words of Torah pass between the more feminine strive for. - The bringer of peace to the them, the Divine Presence aspects of God, and world. - Able to unite humanity. rests between them.” (Mishnah avoids Avot 3:3). anthropomorphising him. The Messiah  Abraham means “Father of Many Very first monotheist - his father created Nations”. He was originally called Abram, but was renamed by God. Abraham idols for polytheism, but he questioned this. Abraham “Every male among you shall be circumcised…it shall be a sign was tested of a the covenant between Me and you. Whoever is eight days by God ten old shall be circumcised, every male throughout your times, too. He was generations.” (Genesis 17:11-12). even willing to sacrifice his son, The Abrahamic Covenant The Promised Land Isaac, - “Go forth from your native land and from your father’s because God had house to the land that I will show you.” (Genesis 12:1-3). asked him to. Descendants - “You will be the father of many nations.” (Genesis 17:3-5). - “Your descendants will outnumber the stars in the night MOST IMPORTANT PROPHET? sky.” (Genesis 15:4-5). - First patriarch of the Jewish people. - Founder of Judaism. Circumcision - Superior logic = Monotheism. - The covenant is sealed by Jews at “Brit Milah”, where eight - Chosen due to depth of faith. - First to make a covenant with God. day old babies are circumcised. See quote above!  God sent Moses back to Egypt to demand the release of the Israelites from Moses slavery. After the Ten Plagues, Moses led the Exodus of the Israelites out of Egypt and across the Red Sea, after which they based themselves at Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments. After 40 years of wandering in the desert, Moses died at the age of 120, within sight of the Promised Land. MOST IMPORTANT PROPHET? - Freed Israelites from slavery at the hands of the Egyptians. Moses is my - Led Israelites for 40 years in the desert favourite prophet! I to the Promised Land. said this in my 13 - Received the Oral Torah, the 613 Mitzvot and the Ten Commandments. Principles of Faith. - Comprehended God fully.