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Dive into the core beliefs and practices of Judaism, one of the five major world religions. Learn about its origins, key tenets, and cultural significance, including special ceremonies like Hanukkah and Bar Mitzvah. Discover the impact of Judaism on global history and its resilience through events like World War II.
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Geography Starter • What things effect cultures? • What are the 5 major religions of the world? • Try to name one fact from Judaism, you might know before we talk about Judaism today.
What we are learning today… • 7.1.3 Compare and contrast the tenets of the five major world religions (i.e., Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism).
Judaism • Popularity 5 • 14 million
founder • Abraham –main • Moses –secondary
Deity • Jhvh (Jehovah) G-d (God) • Monotheistic (one god) • The Messiah still coming
Differences • One God • Messiah is still coming • No real head leader (no pope)
Holy book • Torah • (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy)
Places of worship • Synagogue (temple)
After life • Heaven/ Hell
Place of origin • Middle East
Extra • Their synagogue leader is called a Rabbi
Extra • Wailing Wall
Extra • Hanukah
Extra • Bar Mitzvah
World War II • concentration camps • 6 million Jews killed