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HinduismHinduism
Why is Judaism Why is Judaism important?important?
What 2 major world religions are What 2 major world religions are based on Judaism?based on Judaism?
What made Judaism different from What made Judaism different from all other religions of the time?all other religions of the time?
I. Origins and History:I. Origins and History:
Judaism is the first Judaism is the first monotheistic religionmonotheistic religion
Yahweh is the Hebrew name Yahweh is the Hebrew name for God.for God.
Hebrews , later called Jews, Hebrews , later called Jews, were nomads who lived in the were nomads who lived in the Fertile Crescent (the Fertile Crescent (the birthplace of monotheism)birthplace of monotheism)
Hebrews, also called the nation Hebrews, also called the nation of Israel, settled in Palestine of Israel, settled in Palestine (the Promised Land)(the Promised Land)
In 930 BCE, the Kingdom In 930 BCE, the Kingdom split split
North was called IsraelNorth was called Israel
South was called Judah South was called Judah
Eventually Israel was invaded Eventually Israel was invaded and the Hebrews lived under and the Hebrews lived under foreign ruleforeign rule
DiasporaDiaspora- - When the Jews When the Jews were forced out of Palestine were forced out of Palestine and were scattered and were scattered They kept their identity, They kept their identity, obeyed Hebrew law, and obeyed Hebrew law, and influenced Christianity and influenced Christianity and IslamIslam
II. Beliefs:II. Beliefs:
MonotheismMonotheism- believe in one - believe in one true Godtrue God
Chosen peopleChosen people- God made a - God made a covenant covenant (binding (binding agreement)agreement) with Abraham with Abraham
Sacred Text:Sacred Text: TorahTorah
- - First 5 books of the First 5 books of the Old TestamentOld Testament
-- Tells the story of the Tells the story of the Hebrew peopleHebrew people
Ten Ten CommandmentsCommandments-- laws that God gave to laws that God gave to the Hebrews through the Hebrews through MosesMoses They explain They explain
religious duty to God religious duty to God and moral conduct and moral conduct
ProphetsProphets- spiritual leaders that - spiritual leaders that interpreted God’s will and interpreted God’s will and preached preached ethicsethics (moral (moral standards of living)standards of living)
III. Important FactsIII. Important Facts
Place of Worship:Place of Worship:Synagogue or Temple Synagogue or Temple
Today:Today:
Nation of Israel is JewishNation of Israel is Jewish
Neighbor country of Palestine is Neighbor country of Palestine is MuslimMuslim This has led to constant This has led to constant
fighting over common holy fighting over common holy places in Israel places in Israel (Ex. Jerusalem(Ex. Jerusalem) )
The Temple Mount, Jerusalem Today
The Temple Mount, Jerusalem Today
Solomon’s Temple Wall: The “Wailing” Wall
Solomon’s Temple Wall: The “Wailing” Wall
The Dome of the Rock
IV. Important Leaders:IV. Important Leaders: AbrahamAbraham Patriarch or father of Judaism, made a Patriarch or father of Judaism, made a
covenant (binding agreement) covenant (binding agreement) with with GodGod
ABRAHAMABRAHAM SARAHSARAHHAGARHAGAR
IsaacIsaac
EsauEsauJacobJacob
12 Tribes of Israel
12 Tribes of Israel
Ishmael
Ishmael
12 Arabian Tribes
12 Arabian Tribes
Abraham’s GeneaologyAbraham’s Geneaology
MosesMosesadopted son of Egyptian adopted son of Egyptian pharaohpharaoh
led Hebrews out of slavery in led Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land Egypt to the Promised Land (Canaan). Called the Exodus.(Canaan). Called the Exodus.
“Shepherd of His People”
“Shepherd of His People”
King DavidKing Davidunited the empireunited the empiredefeated the Philistine giant defeated the Philistine giant
Goliath Goliath
King Solomon King Solomon David’s sonDavid’s sonMade Made
Jerusalem into Jerusalem into impressive impressive capital (built capital (built temple and temple and palace)palace)
He was praised He was praised for his wisdomfor his wisdom
DeborahDeborah female judge who won honor female judge who won honor
and respectand respect In Hebrew society, women were In Hebrew society, women were
subordinate (inferior) to men subordinate (inferior) to men and could not participate in and could not participate in some religious ceremoniessome religious ceremonies
Interest DetailsInterest Details
A Mitzvah (MITS-vuh)A Mitzvah (MITS-vuh) literally means commandment. commandment. It is any of ny of the 613 commandments that Jews the 613 commandments that Jews are obligated to observe. It can also are obligated to observe. It can also refer to any Jewish religious refer to any Jewish religious obligation, or more generally to any obligation, or more generally to any good deed. good deed. It’s plural is Mitzvot Mitzvot (mits-VOHT)(mits-VOHT)..
Why do Jews wears a Why do Jews wears a yarmulke?yarmulke?
The most commonly known and recognized piece of Jewish garb is The most commonly known and recognized piece of Jewish garb is actually the one with the least religious significance. The word actually the one with the least religious significance. The word yarmulke (usually, but not really correctly, pronounced yammica) yarmulke (usually, but not really correctly, pronounced yammica) is is YiddishYiddish. It comes from a Tartar word meaning skullcap. . It comes from a Tartar word meaning skullcap. According to some According to some OrthodoxOrthodox rabbisrabbis, it comes from the Aramaic , it comes from the Aramaic words "yerai malka" (fear of or respect for The King). words "yerai malka" (fear of or respect for The King).
It is an ancient practice for Jews to cover their heads during It is an ancient practice for Jews to cover their heads during
prayer. This probably derives from the fact that in Eastern prayer. This probably derives from the fact that in Eastern cultures, it is a sign of respect to cover the head (the custom in cultures, it is a sign of respect to cover the head (the custom in Western cultures is the opposite: it is a sign of respect to remove Western cultures is the opposite: it is a sign of respect to remove one's hat). Thus, by covering the head during prayer, one showed one's hat). Thus, by covering the head during prayer, one showed respect for respect for GodGod. In addition, in ancient Rome, servants were . In addition, in ancient Rome, servants were required to cover their heads while free men did not; thus, Jews required to cover their heads while free men did not; thus, Jews covered their heads to show that they were servants of God. In covered their heads to show that they were servants of God. In medieval times, Jews covered their heads as a reminder that God medieval times, Jews covered their heads as a reminder that God is always above them. is always above them.
Whatever the reason given, however, covering the head has Whatever the reason given, however, covering the head has always been regarded more as a always been regarded more as a customcustom rather than a rather than a commandmentcommandment. .
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Reading the TorahReading the Torah
Hasidic JewsHasidic Jews
OriginsOrigins Hasidic Jews are called Hasidic Jews are called HasidimHasidim in Hebrew. This in Hebrew. This
word derived from the Hebrew word for loving word derived from the Hebrew word for loving kindness. It focuses on the joyful observance of God’s kindness. It focuses on the joyful observance of God’s commandments, heartfelt prayer and boundless love commandments, heartfelt prayer and boundless love for God and the world He created. for God and the world He created.
The movement originated in Eastern Europe in the The movement originated in Eastern Europe in the 18th century by Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer (1700-1760). 18th century by Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer (1700-1760). As his following grew, he became known as the Baal As his following grew, he became known as the Baal Shem Tov (abbreviated as Besht) which means Shem Tov (abbreviated as Besht) which means “Master of the Good Name”. “Master of the Good Name”.
Why do Hasidic men always Why do Hasidic men always wear a wear a hat?hat?
Religious male Jews (not just Hasidim) Religious male Jews (not just Hasidim) wear a hat to cover the head in respect wear a hat to cover the head in respect for God. Covering the head reminds us for God. Covering the head reminds us that there is a Creator, a Higher Power, that there is a Creator, a Higher Power, above our own limited minds. Any head above our own limited minds. Any head covering will do, but some people like a covering will do, but some people like a certain style of hat to identify their certain style of hat to identify their group. Others simply have personal group. Others simply have personal preferences about hats. preferences about hats.
Why do Hasidic Jews always wear Why do Hasidic Jews always wear black? black?
Some Hasidic groups do have a uniform of Some Hasidic groups do have a uniform of sorts for the men, while others do not. sorts for the men, while others do not. Male Hasidic clothing does not have to be Male Hasidic clothing does not have to be black, but is usually a dark, conservative black, but is usually a dark, conservative color. The use of black clothing on color. The use of black clothing on Sabbaths and holy days traces back to a Sabbaths and holy days traces back to a time when black dye was rare and time when black dye was rare and expensive, so black was reserved for expensive, so black was reserved for formal occasions (the same as tuxedos formal occasions (the same as tuxedos and "black tie" events in the secular and "black tie" events in the secular world.) The Sabbath is a time for honoring world.) The Sabbath is a time for honoring God by dressing nicely (as you would in God by dressing nicely (as you would in the presence of a king), so people wore the presence of a king), so people wore their best black coats on the Sabbath. their best black coats on the Sabbath.
What is the significance of the untrimmed beards and What is the significance of the untrimmed beards and sidecurls?sidecurls?
The The payospayos (sidecurls, pronounced PAY-us) and beard are worn in (sidecurls, pronounced PAY-us) and beard are worn in obedience to this commandment in the Torah (Bible): obedience to this commandment in the Torah (Bible): You shall not round the corners of your heads, nor mar the edges of You shall not round the corners of your heads, nor mar the edges of your beards. (Leviticus 19:27)your beards. (Leviticus 19:27)
The "corners of the head" are the area above the ears. "Not rounding" The "corners of the head" are the area above the ears. "Not rounding" them means not shaving the hair there, or cutting it very short. them means not shaving the hair there, or cutting it very short. Together, both the curls and the untrimmed beard are a symbol of Together, both the curls and the untrimmed beard are a symbol of obedience to the laws of God. Many Hasidic men also cut the rest of obedience to the laws of God. Many Hasidic men also cut the rest of the hair very short. This is not really required, but is more comfortable the hair very short. This is not really required, but is more comfortable under a hat. Also, some Hasidim see the entire haircut -- very short hair under a hat. Also, some Hasidim see the entire haircut -- very short hair with beard and payos -- as part of the "uniform" of their group. with beard and payos -- as part of the "uniform" of their group.
Most men twist them while still wet. If you do this often enough, the hair Most men twist them while still wet. If you do this often enough, the hair gets trained that way. A boy starts wearing payos at age three. Before gets trained that way. A boy starts wearing payos at age three. Before that, his hair is not cut at all, and is allowed to grow long. On his third that, his hair is not cut at all, and is allowed to grow long. On his third birthday, there is a special ceremony where the hair is cut short except birthday, there is a special ceremony where the hair is cut short except for the sidecurls. for the sidecurls.
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Mount SinaiMount Sinai
St. Catherine’s Monastery
at Mount Sinai
St. Catherine’s Monastery
at Mount Sinai
Recreation of Ancient Jerusalem
Recreation of Ancient Jerusalem
King Solomon’s Temple Floor Plan
King Solomon’s Temple Floor Plan
The First TempleThe First Temple
Inside the Temple Tabernacle
Inside the Temple Tabernacle
The Arcof the
Covenant
The Arcof the
Covenant
Kingdoms of
Judah
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Israel
Kingdoms of
Judah
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Israel
Israelites in CaptivityIsraelites in Captivity
Judaism Major Judaism Major Events timelineEvents timeline
2000 B.C.E. – God commands Abraham to move from Ur to Canaan
Judaism Major Judaism Major Events timelineEvents timeline
2000 B.C.E. – God commands Abraham to move from Ur to Canaan
1300 B.C.E. – Moses leads Exodus of Jews from Egypt
Judaism Major Judaism Major Events timelineEvents timeline
2000 B.C.E. – God commands Abraham to move from Ur to Canaan
1300 B.C.E. – Moses leads Exodus of Jews from Egypt
You do the rest. Read pages 75 & 76. Then choose the 4 most important events to finish the timeline
Comparing Religions… use Comparing Religions… use your notes to create a chartyour notes to create a chart
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Many, all Many, all faces of faces of BrahmanBrahman
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Many, all Many, all faces of faces of BrahmanBrahman
Originally, Originally, nonenone
Holy BooksHoly Books Vedas, Vedas, UpanishadsUpanishads
Books on the Books on the teachings & teachings & life of the life of the BuddhaBuddha
Moral LawMoral Law KarmaKarma
LeadersLeaders BrahminsBrahmins
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HinduismHinduism BuddhismBuddhism JudaismJudaism
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Many, all Many, all faces of faces of BrahmanBrahman
Originally, Originally, nonenone
Holy BooksHoly Books Vedas, Vedas, UpanishadsUpanishads
Books on the Books on the teachings & teachings & life of the life of the BuddhaBuddha
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Books on the Books on the teachings & teachings & life of the life of the BuddhaBuddha
Moral LawMoral Law KarmaKarma Eightfold Eightfold pathpath
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Many, all Many, all faces of faces of BrahmanBrahman
Originally, Originally, nonenone
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Moral LawMoral Law KarmaKarma Eightfold Eightfold pathpath
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Originally, Originally, nonenone
One God (1One God (1stst monotheistic monotheistic religion)religion)
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Moral LawMoral Law KarmaKarma Eightfold Eightfold pathpath
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Many, all Many, all faces of faces of BrahmanBrahman
Originally, Originally, nonenone
One God (1One God (1stst monotheistic monotheistic religion)religion)
Holy BooksHoly Books Vedas, Vedas, UpanishadsUpanishads
Books on the Books on the teachings & teachings & life of the life of the BuddhaBuddha
Torah & Torah & TalmudTalmud
Moral LawMoral Law KarmaKarma Eightfold Eightfold pathpath
LeadersLeaders BrahminsBrahmins MonksMonks
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Number of Number of GodsGods
Many, all Many, all faces of faces of BrahmanBrahman
Originally, Originally, nonenone
One God (1One God (1stst monotheistic monotheistic religion)religion)
Holy BooksHoly Books Vedas, Vedas, UpanishadsUpanishads
Books on the Books on the teachings & teachings & life of the life of the BuddhaBuddha
Torah & Torah & TalmudTalmud
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Number of Number of GodsGods
Many, all Many, all faces of faces of BrahmanBrahman
Originally, Originally, nonenone
One God (1One God (1stst monotheistic monotheistic religion)religion)
Holy BooksHoly Books Vedas, Vedas, UpanishadsUpanishads
Books on the Books on the teachings & teachings & life of the life of the BuddhaBuddha
Torah & Torah & TalmudTalmud
Moral LawMoral Law KarmaKarma Eightfold Eightfold pathpath
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Number of Number of GodsGods
Many, all Many, all faces of faces of BrahmanBrahman
Originally, Originally, nonenone
One God (1One God (1stst monotheistic monotheistic religion)religion)
Holy BooksHoly Books Vedas, Vedas, UpanishadsUpanishads
Books on the Books on the teachings & teachings & life of the life of the BuddhaBuddha
Torah & Torah & TalmudTalmud
Moral LawMoral Law KarmaKarma Eightfold Eightfold pathpath
Ten Ten CommandmenCommandmentsts
LeadersLeaders BrahminsBrahmins MonksMonks Rabbis, Rabbis, judges, judges, kings, kings, prophetsprophets
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Moral life Moral life through through obedience to obedience to God’s lawGod’s law