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Jewish Denominations

Discover the different Jewish denominations, including Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Hasidism, and explore key objects and symbols such as the tallit, tefillin, mezuzah, kippah, shofar, and Star of David.

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Jewish Denominations

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  1. Jewish Denominations Orthodox Most traditional Oldest and largest Follow Torah and Talmud strictly Men and women separated in synagogue Only male rabbis and male bar mitzvahs

  2. Jewish Denominations Conservative • Early 20th century • Keep some traditions • Follow traditions but have updated them • Men and women sit together in synagogue • Male and female rabbis • Male bar mitzvahs

  3. Jewish Denominations Reform • 19th century • Very few traditions – very liberal • Change for the sake of change • Worship at a temple – men and women sit together • Male/female rabbis • Male (bar) and Female (bat) mitzvahs

  4. Jewish Denominations Hasidism Hasidic (or Chasidic), meaning pious ones, Judaism arose in 12th-century Germany as a mystical movement emphasizing asceticism (giving up worldly pleasures) and experience born out of love and humility before God.

  5. Jewish Scriptures Tanakh Consists of three sections: • Torah – first 5 books of the Bible - Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy 2. Prophets – Judges, Kings, Ezekiel, Isaiah 3. Writings – Psalms, Proverbs, Chronicles, Job, etc. Talmud An interpretation of the Torah and a divinely revealed guide of morals and conduct

  6. Jewish Objects and Symbols Tallit Four cornered garment that is worn during morning prayers. Important part of a tallit is the tzitzit, or fringes, tied onto each of the corners.

  7. Jewish Objects and Symbols Tefillin • small leather boxes with straps that can be tied around the head • contain verses on parchment from Torah • A reminder of God’s commandments

  8. Jewish Objects and Symbols Mezuzah • Is attached to the right side of the doorpost as you enter a room, usually a front doorway. • Inside the mezuzah case is a small parchment with holy verses

  9. Jewish Objects and Symbols Kippah • Also called Yarmelka, is a small round cap worn on the head • Worn both by men and women, except in Orthodox where only worn by men • Signifies that human beings are dependent on God

  10. Jewish Objects and Symbols Shofar • A ram’s horn blown during the month prior to Rosh Hashanah and at the end of Yom Kippur services • purpose of the loud sounds of the shofar is to wake people up and remind them of their responsibility to ask forgiveness for their sins.

  11. Jewish Objects and Symbols Star of David • A six pointed star also referred to as the Magen David (shield of David) • It is a relatively new symbol – only approximately 200 years old • Named after King David, who had this star on his shield

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