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Judaism and its symbols. The definition. Judaism is the religion, philosophy and way of life of the Jewish people.  Judaism is a monotheistic religion, its foundational text is Torah. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Judaism and  its symbols

JUDAISM AND ITS SYMBOLS

Page 2: Judaism and  its symbols

The definition Judaism is the religion, philosophy and

way of life of the Jewish people.  Judaism is a monotheistic religion, its

foundational text is Torah.  Judaism is considered by religious Jews

to be the expression of the covenantal relationship God established with the Children of Israel.

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Symbols A kippah  is a slightly rounded brimless skullcap worn by many

Jews while praying, eating, reciting blessings, or studying Jewish religious texts, and at all times by some Jewish men. 

Tzitzit are special knotted "fringes" or "tassels" found on the four corners of the tallit, or prayer shawl. 

Tefillin, known in English as phylacteries, are two square leather boxes containing biblical verses, attached to the forehead and wound around the left arm by leather straps.

A kittel , a white knee-length overgarment, is worn by prayer leaders and some observant traditional Jews on the High Holidays.

Menorah candlestick 'seven-branched', it existed only one of pure gold and was located in the Temple of Jerusalem, Jewish symbol and is currently the State of Israel.

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Symbols Magen David, in this six-pointed star in the flag of the State

of Israel.

The flag of the State of Israel

A kippah

A tzitzit

A kittelA menorah

A tefillin

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Other symbols

The Torah

A shofar

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Jews in the world Nationality Residents Italy 45000Israel 5309 million Mexico 40000 U.S. 5275000 Belgium 32000France 492000 Turkey 18000-30000Canada 373000 Netherlands 18000-30000United Kingdom 297000 Chile 21000Russia 228000 Iran 11000-35000Argentina 184000 Ethiopia 12000-22000Hungary 120000 Azerbaijan 20000Germany 118000 Uruguay 20000Australia 103000 Spain 12000-20000Brazil 96000 Sweden 18000Ukraine 80000 Marocco 1500South Africa 72000 Bolivia 200Belarus 45000