an introduction to judaism: ks3

What is religious identity?

Religious identity

Costume

Religious identity

Prayer

Religious identity

Holy Scriptures

Religious identity

Religious buildings

Religious identity

Symbols

What is Religious identity?

Costume – what we wear can give us a religious identity.

Prayer – How a person prays can be related to the religion that they follow.

Scripture – Most religions have Holy Scriptures each unique to specific beliefs.

Holy buildings –Nearly all religions have buildings where they meet to worship together as communities.

Symbols – Can be like badges, they identify different religions.

Jewish identity

A kippah is small skull cap worn by Jewish people.

A Synagogue is a Jewish place of worship

Jewish identity

The Torah is the most holy Jewish scriptures and is found in the synagogue.

A Rabbi is a Jewish preacher and will lead the service on Shabbat.

Jewish identity

The holocaust was a sad point in Jewish history. Adolph Hitler tried to wipe the out of existence. Over 6,000,000 Jews died in the holocaust.

Jewish identity The star of David

is on of Judaism oldest symbol and dates back to over 3000 years.

The menorah is a candle stick that can be found in every synagogue. It is used on festivals.

Jewish identity

The synagogue is at the heart of the Jewish community, Jewish people go there ever Shabbat (Saturday) to worship God. They believe this is a holy day that God asks us to rest. It is a family day set aside from every other day.

Moses is a key figure in Judaism, he was given the ten commandments by God. These are laws that Jewish people try to obey in life. They can be found in all synagogue written on two tablets ate the front where the Torah is kept..

Jewish identity

Quiz1. What is a kippah?

2. What are the Ten commandments?

3. Where do Jewish people worship?

4. What day of the week is the Shabbat on?

5. Who was Moses?

6. What is a menorah?

7. Does Judaism have Holy scriptures?

8. What is the Star of David?

9. What is a religious Symbol?

10. What is religious identity?