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This document provides an overview of Judaism, its key figures, and significant events. It covers topics from the Ten Commandments to the concept of the Star of David, emphasizing the faith's core principles and beliefs.
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JUDAISM Religion of the Jews First major religion to teach the existence of only one God. JUDAISM ABRAHAM Father of Jews. God made a covenant with him. JUDAISM 1280 BCECanaan experienced drought and famine Promise Land JUDAISM Egyptians made the Jews slaves JUDAISM Exodus JUDAISM EXODUS the liberati...
JUDAISM Religion of the Jews First major religion to teach the existence of only one God. JUDAISM ABRAHAM Father of Jews. God made a covenant with him. JUDAISM 1280 BCECanaan experienced drought and famine Promise Land JUDAISM Egyptians made the Jews slaves JUDAISM Exodus JUDAISM EXODUS the liberation of the people of Israel from slavery in Egypt in the 13th century BCE, under the leadership of Moses. How does Exodus relate to today? The story of Exodus teaches us about our people's yearning to be free, an edict that's relevant today. JUDAISM MOSES Known as one of the greatest leader in Jewish history. JUDAISM Mount Sinai Tablets of Stone (Ten Commandments) JUDAISM TEN COMMANDMENTS Basis of Jewish laws God is just Gods demand high standard of moral conduct from man. JUDAISM JEWS CAME BACK TO CANAAN JUDAISM SAUL First King of Israel JUDAISM TORAH (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy) JUDAISM JUDAISM The KASHRUT LAWS are the dietary laws which come from the Torah. These laws discuss how to prepare food, food which is considered fit for purpose (Kosher), food which is not considered fit for purpose (Traife), and foods which may not be consumed together. JUDAISM The WAILING WALL is a fragment of the Temple Mount's fortifications - all that remains of the destruction of Jerusalem and the Second Temple by the Romans, led by Emperor Titus, during the First Jewish War in 70 AD. JUDAISM CELEBRATIONS JUDAISM ROSH HASHANAH, also spelled Hashana or Ha-shanah, comes from Hebrew and, most simply put, means “beginning of the year.” Rosh Hashanah not only marks the new year—it also honors the creation date of Adam and Eve some 5,700 years ago, the first relationship, and the human connection with God's world JUDAISM YOM KIPPUER Very special day for Jews all around the world. Means DAY OF ATONEMENT and this means a day to ask for forgiveness from God for any bad things that might have done in the year gone by. JUDAISM PASSOVER, HEBREW PESAḤ OR PESACH, Holiday commemorating the Hebrews' liberation from slavery in Egypt and the “passing over” of the forces of destruction, or the sparing of the firstborn of the Israelites, when the Lord “smote the land of Egypt” on the eve of the Exodus. JUDAISM STAR OF DAVID (SHIELD OF DAVID) - the connection between God, Israel, and the Torah. - the relationship between God and people or the seven virtues (kindness, severity, harmony, perseverance, splendor, foundation, and royalty). JUDAISM JUDAISM THANK YOU For Listening!