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Judaism What Religion am I? Began in the One of the The Religion Middle East oldest of the First Religions Testament  Judaism Judaism teaches that there is only one God and that God created the world. God expressed what he expects of peopl...

Judaism What Religion am I? Began in the One of the The Religion Middle East oldest of the First Religions Testament  Judaism Judaism teaches that there is only one God and that God created the world. God expressed what he expects of people in the Ten Commandments and other laws. Jews believe that God chose them to have a special relationship with him. Where did the Religion originate? Judaism began about 4000 years ago with the Hebrew people who lived in the Middle East. This religion began in the ancient region of Canaan, which is now Israel and the Palestinian territories. Judaism developed from the beliefs and practices of the people called Israelites  How did the religion originate? Abraham, a Hebrew man, is considered the father of the Jewish faith because he taught that there is only one God. At that time, many people in the Middle East worshipped many gods. Abraham and his wife, who were old and childless, were told by God that their descendants would be as many as the stars and that they would live in the 'Promised Land.' This promise gradually came true. God gave Moses the Ten Commandments and the entire Torah, to teach it to the children of Israel. These were the law that the Jews had to follow and still to this day follow.  Who did the Jews believe in The Jews believe in only one God. The God who created the earth and al, things in it. They call him Yahweh They do NOT believe in Jesus. They believe that the saviour must still come. They only believe in the First Testament of the Bible.  What is the Torah A holy text of Judaism, the Torah is made up of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible (which Christians call the Old Testament). These books are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. It begins with the creation of the world and includes the laws of God, such as the Ten Commandments. Jews believe God gave these laws to Moses on Mount Sinai. Every Jewish synagogue keeps a handwritten Torah scroll that is read during services. Synagogues typically read the entire Torah over the course of one year. The Hebrew word "Torah" means "to teach" or "to show the way." In a broad sense, the Torah includes all Jewish teachings, the Hebrew Bible, the Talmud, and unwritten traditions.  Jewish Religious Celebrations Circumcision: and Customs Eight days after a Jewish boy is born, he is Circumcised. This happens at a religious ceremony preformed by a mohel who is a trained and registered circumciser. The boy is given a Hebrew name that will be used at is bar mitzvah, wedding and on his gravestone. Bar Mitzvah: When a boy turns thirteen he becomes bar mitzvah. On the Sabbath after his birthday he reads from the scroll of the Torah in the synagogue for family and friends. From this time he is expected to fulfil all the duties of a Jew. Bat Mitzvah: When a girl is twelve years old she is considered bat mitzvah. That means "daughter of the commandment". There is usually a party for family and friends. Bar Mitzvah Bat Mitzvah  Jewish Festivals Rosh Hashanah is the start of the religious new year for followers of Judaism. To Jewish people, it also marks the anniversary of the creation of the world. Rosh Hashana means “beginning of the year” in the Hebrew language. Festive gatherings with family and friends are a tradition during this holiday. Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement during which Jewish people fast, pray and atone for their sins, asking God for forgiveness. This happens ten days after Rosh Hashanah. Passover is celebrated in spring and marks the liberation of the Jews from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Ten Commandments to Moses. The word Passover comes from the idea that God passed over the houses of the Israelites, who had marked their doorposts to signify that they were children of God. Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that lasts for eight days. It usually occurs in December. The triumph of the few over the many and the weak over the strong, and the faith in one miracle-making God are celebrated in this holiday. Let’s Play a Game!!! Quiz Link