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Judaism

Learning objectives

We are learning to...•Develop our questioning skills with the

use of prompts•Understand the key beliefs and practices

of Judaism•Create an information page that

demonstrates our understanding

Skills for Life: Questioning

On the sheet of paper...

Write down questions that arise from the objects in the room.

In your book, write down further information.

3 things I can work out about the religion from the item:1.

Draw one image of something which is an important part of the religion.

Religion I am looking

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3 Questions I would ask someone about this religion:1.

3.3 pieces of information about the religion: 1.

A personal thought/opinion about this religion:

What special things do Jews wear?

Kippah (a skull cap) On their heads a devout Jew always wears

the Kippah to remind him that he is always duty bound to follow the laws of God at all times and in all places.

Tallit (a prayer shawl) Before beginning to worship or pray the

devout Jew will often put on a tallit. The fringes on the shawl remind him of the many commandments of the Torah.

Tefilin (small leather box with long leather straps attached)

The boxes are worn on the left forearm and on the forehead. Inside the boxes are passages from the scriptures. A tefilin on the left arm is a reminder to keep God's laws with all your heart, because it is near to the heart. A tefilin on the forehead remind the Jew to concentrate on the teachings of the Torah with all your full mind.

Tefilin are worn when praying at home or in the synagogue

What is the Symbol of Judaism?

The symbol or emblem of the Jewish people is the Magen David (Shield of David), also known as the Star of David.

Judaism

Judaism has about 13 million followers throughout the world, mostly in USA and Israel.

Judaism originated in the Middle East over 3500 years ago.

Moses was the main founder of Judaism, but Jews can trace their history back as far as Abraham.

Who is Abraham?

Abraham is the father of the Jewish people. Jews see Abraham as a symbol of trusting and obeying God.

Abraham is also important to followers of Christianity and of Islam.

Who is Moses?

Moses is the leader who freed them from slavery in Egypt. Moses protected the Jews from the wrath of God, and negotiated with God on their behalf.

Beliefs

Jews believe that there is only one God (monotheistic).

Jews believe they have a special agreement or covenant with God.

Judaism is a faith of action and Jews believe people should be judged not so much on what they believe as on the way they live their faith. It’s what they do that is important.

Holy Book

The most holy Jewish book is the Torah (the first five books of the Hebrew Bible) which was revealed by God to Moses on Mount Sinai over 3,000 years ago.

The Torah, together with the Talmud (commentary on the Torah), give the Jewish people rules for everyday life. Observing these rules is central to the Jewish religion.

What is a Menorah?

The Menorah is one of the oldest symbols of the Jewish faith. It is a candelabrum with seven candle holders displayed in Jewish synagogues. It symbolises the burning bush as seen by Moses on Mount Sinai.

The term hanukiah or chanukiah, refers to the nine-candled holder used during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.

Hanukkah

Hanukkah or Chanukah is the Jewish Festival of Lights. It dates back to two centuries before the beginning of Christianity. It is an eight day holiday starting on the 25th night of the Jewish month of Kislev .

Hanukka celebrates the miraculous victory over religious persecution in the Holy Land and also commemorates the re-dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the burning oil. This is where the oil of the menorah (the candelabrum in the temple) miraculously burned for eight days, even though there was only enough oil for one day

What is a Mezuzah?

A mezuzah is found on doorposts in Jewish homes. It is a little case, containing a tiny scroll. The writing on the scroll is from the bible. It is in Hebrew and is called the Shema. It says that Jewish people should love God and keep his rules.

CeremoniesWhat is a bar mitzvah and a bat mitzvah?

They are both special ceremonies where Jewish boys (aged 13) and girls (aged 12) can become adults in the eyes of the Jewish religion.

Bar mitzvah is for boys and means Son of the Commandment.

Bat mitzvah is for girls and means Daughter of the Commandment.

What is the most important day of the week for Jews?

The most important day of the week is the Sabbath (Shabbat), which is a day made holy by refraining from weekday work.

The Jewish holy day, or Sabbath, starts at sunset on Friday and continues until sunset on Saturday. During the Sabbath, observant Jews will do nothing that might be counted as work. Among the things that they can't do are driving and cooking.

At the beginning of Shabbat Jewish families share a meal. They eat special bread called hallah. On the Sabbath, Jews attend services at the synagogue, often led by a Rabbi.

What is Kosher food?

Kosher foods are those that conform to Jewish law. This means no mixing of dairy and meat, no pork or pork products and no shell fish.

MeatThe animal from which the meat is taken must have been slaughtered in accordance with prescribed Jewish ritual. Jews cannot eat meat from any animal which does not both chew its cud (food brought up into the mouth by an animal from its first stomach to be chewed again) and has a split hoof; animals such as rabbit or hare, pig, horse, dog or cat are therefore prohibited.

FishJews may eat fish that have both fins and scales that are detachable from the skin.

Using your sheets as a guide, talk in your groups about what you have learnt so far

Create a page that demonstrates what you have learnt today

Success CriteriaSkilled work will 1. Show understanding of Jewish beliefs,

practices and sources of influence.2. Make a comparison to your own beliefs

and practices.

Excellent work will

1. Identify a range of aspects of religions using key words.

2. Evaluate and compare how Judaism influences the lives of the believers with increasing levels of explanation.

3. Have a detailed explanation of how it compares to what you believe.

S4L Questioning and making links!