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Jewish Beliefs

Jewish Beliefs. Religion is the foundation of Jewish society. Monotheism, belief in only one God , many believe started with Judaism. Belief that God guided their history. 1. Jewish Beliefs. Central to Jewish religion are ideas of: 1. Justice : kindness

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Jewish Beliefs

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  1. Jewish Beliefs • Religion is the foundation of Jewish society. • Monotheism, belief in only one God, many believe started with Judaism. • Belief that God guided their history. 1

  2. Jewish Beliefs • Central to Jewish religion are ideas of: 1. Justice: kindness and fairness 2. Righteousness: doing what is proper behavior.

  3. Jewish Beliefs 2 • Obedience to religious law is essential. • Most important law is the Ten Commandments. • Worship place is called a synagogue. 3

  4. Jewish Texts • Beliefs of Judaism are described in sacred texts. • Torah, Hebrew Bible, and the Ten Commandments. • Torah is the most sacred holy book. • Laws and history are found in the Torah. • It is believed that the Torah was revealed to Moses by God. 4

  5. Jewish Texts • Rabbis, religious leaders, and scholars have studied the Torah and Jewish laws. • Explanations of rabbis’ and leaders’ opinions are found in Talmud. 5

  6. Traditions and Holy Days • Holidays help Jews connect with their past. • Hanukkah, celebrated in December, honors anhistoric event in Jewish history. • Light candles in a menorah. • Eight branches represent the days that the oil burned when they were allowed to keep their religion. 6

  7. Traditions and Holy Days • More important than Hanukkah, Passover celebrates the Exodus out of slavery in Egypt. • Celebrated in March or April. • Matzo, a flat, unrisen bread is eaten during this holiday. 7

  8. Traditions and Holy Days • Two most sacred Jewish holidays are called the High Holy Days. • Occur in September or October. • Rosh Hashanah celebrates the start of the Jewish calendar. 8

  9. Traditions and Holy Days • Yom Kippur falls soon after Rosh Hashanah. • Jews ask for forgiveness for sins. • Jews do not eat or drink anything all day. • Perform ancient ceremonies to feel connected to their past. 9

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