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The Torah and TraditionThe Torah and Tradition
Torah Scroll and Torah Scroll and Yad (pointer)Yad (pointer)
CrownCrown
Symbol of the reestablishment of the kingdom of Judah
Written Torah is often referred to as the Tanakh, which Written Torah is often referred to as the Tanakh, which is an acrostic of Torah, Nevi'im and Ketuvim.is an acrostic of Torah, Nevi'im and Ketuvim.
TORAH (The Law):◦ Bereishith (In the
beginning...) (Genesis)◦ Shemoth (The names...)
(Exodus)◦ Vayiqra (And He
called...) (Leviticus)◦ Bamidbar (In the
wilderness...) (Numbers)◦ Devarim (The words...)
(Deuteronomy)
NEVI'IM (The Prophets):◦ Yehoshua (Joshua)◦ Shoftim (Judges)◦ Shmuel (I &II Samuel)◦ Melakhim (I & II Kings)◦ Yeshayah (Isaiah)◦ Yirmyah (Jeremiah)◦ Yechezqel (Ezekiel)
The Twelve (treated as one book):◦ Hoshea (Hosea)◦ Yoel (Joel)◦ Amos◦ Ovadyah (Obadiah)◦ Yonah (Jonah)◦ Mikhah (Micah)◦ Nachum◦ Chavaqquq (Habbakkuk)◦ Tzefanyah (Zephaniah)◦ Chaggai◦ Zekharyah (Zechariah)◦ Malakhi
KETHUVIM (The Writings):◦ Tehillim (Psalms)◦ Mishlei (Proverbs)◦ Iyov (Job)◦ Shir Ha-Shirim (Song of Songs)◦ Ruth◦ Eikhah (Lamentations)◦ Qoheleth (the author's name)
(Ecclesiastes)◦ Esther◦ Daniel◦ Ezra & Nechemyah (Nehemiah)
(treated as one book)◦ Divrei Ha-Yamim (The words of
the days) (Chronicles)
PentateuchPentateuch11stst five books of the “Old” Testament five books of the “Old” Testament ((Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers , Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers , DeuteronomyDeuteronomy))Traditional Jewish thought: the first
five books were told to Moses by God and written by Moses
Theory: There are 4 different “authors” of the Penteteuch, each with his own viewpoint, style and concerns that have been blended into one book.
“J” - Yahwist “E” - Elohist “P” - Priestly “D” - Deuteronomoist
God is YHWH, translated to Yahweh, (or Jahweh), translated to “The Lord”
God’s name is “Elohim,” until God reveals his name to Moses in Exodus
God is Elohim and El Shaddai
The source of the Book of Deuteronomy (as well as parts of Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings)
Informal relationship between God and people – God walks and talks with people
God speaks to people in dreams; shows an awareness of God’s distance
More formal, institutional relationship with God
More formal, institutional relationship with God
Earthly speech about God Refined speech about God Majestic speeches about God
Long speeches, often retelling God’s work
Focus on the leaders among people
Focus on obedience to laws God gave to the people through Moses
Stories take on narrative form, stories
Uses genealogy lists, dry lists
Focus on significance of and faithfulness to
Refers to “ ” as the place where the commandments were given
Refers to “ ” as the place where the commandments were given
Focus on legal aspects of Israelite faith that would support a life of faithfulness to the covenant through exile and times of loss
Stress is placed on people who are blessed
Focus or ritual and religious law
Strong focus on centralized worship
Calls the natives Canaanites
Calls the Natives “Amorites”
Opposes intermarriage with the natives
The Ten CommandmentsThe Ten Commandments
TalmudTalmud
Interpretation of the 613 Torah laws
Makes laws applicable and suitable for contemporary living.
Original text at center; commentaries; cross-references
SynagogueSynagogue
Central Synagogue of New York
Perpetual Lamp / MenorahPerpetual Lamp / Menorah
BimahBimah
Torah ScrollsTorah Scrolls
MohelMohel
Rite of PassageRite of Passage
Jewish WeddingsJewish Weddings
Mazel tov: The Hebrew way to say "congratulations" or "good luck."
Breaking the glass:◦ wedding tradition. After the
reciting of the Seven Blessings, the groom smashes a glass with his foot.
◦ many interpretations for the breaking of glass.
◦ represents the destruction of the Holy Temple, reminding all in attendance that pure joy can only exist once the Temple is rebuilt someday.
KetuhahKetuhah
The Jewish wedding contract
Lists what the husband will provide for the wife
Kiddush Kiddush
Wine cup used during ceremony
Traditionally silverOften the one the
couple will use for the weekly celebration of Shabbat
Chupa/chuppahChupa/chuppah
Canopy with four supporting poles representing the home to be built
Circling: The bride circles the groom 3 or 7 times under the chuppah ◦This custom is thought to
represent the bride's protection of the household
TefillinTefillin
MezuzahMezuzah
TallitTallitPrayer ShawlThe purpose is to
hold the TzitzitPurpose of the
Tzitzit (according to the Torah) is a reminder of God's commandments.
YarmulkeYarmulke
A sign of respect and fear of GodSeparates God and human, recognizing that God
is above all mankind