What is Judaism?

What is Judaism?Introduction videoThis short video clip would be an ideal introduction to sources of authority such as the Torah, beliefs and artefacts for a class looking at Judaism

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/the-shema/3651.html

Key WordsSynagogue - The Jewish house of worship.The Torah - The most Holy text in Judaism.A Rabbi - A spiritual leaderBar Mitzvah - Jewish coming of age ritualsKosher Jewish food law

Liberal JudaismLily Montagu Association of 30 independent synagoguesTorahThe Messiah and the afterlifeWorship and ritualGender issuesSexualityFuneralsKosherReformed JudaismOne of the most relaxed forms of JudaismThe MEZUZAH marks your home as a Jewish home. It is a sign of Jewish commitment. As you leave the house, stop to kiss the mezuzah. The reformed Jewish essential prayers.Upon Waking:Modeh ani lfanecha, melech chai vkayam, shehechezarta bi nishmati bchemlah; rabah emunatecha. (I give thanks to You, O God, eternal and living Ruler, Who in mercy has returned my soul to me; great is Your faithfulness.)

While Washing:Baruch Atah, Adonai, asher yatzar et ha-adam bchochmah.

We praise You, Eternal God. Thank You for my body. It is a miracle!

Before Eating:Baruch Atah, Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, hamotzi lechem min ha-aretz.

We praise You, Eternal God. Thank You for the food You provide for us to eat.

Orthodox JudaismStrict form of JudaismBelieve theres only one God, HashemMoses was the greatest PhrophetAttempt to follow all 61 commandmentsTorah is absolute lawIntermarriage

Orthodox JudaismGo to the Synagogue 3x a dayMost wear a KipahFamily Orientated, loving large familiesLargest population of Orthodox Jews are in IsraelShabbat is their day of restHave to abide by Kosher food law

Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) JudaismMost strict branch of Judaism

Haredi = awe-inspired fear to perform the will of God

1.3-1.5 million worldwide; mainly in Israel, West Europe and North America

Segregation from modern society to maintain their adherence to Jewish law

Lifestyle- opposed to TV, phones and internet- gender separation in education and prayer- very family orientated

Very traditional dress

Useful websites and video clipshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/judaism/http://www.reonline.org.uk/knowing/what-re/judaism/http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/judaism/subdivisions/liberal_1.shtmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/shopping-for-pesach/6598.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/judaism-at-home/486.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/the-rules-of-judaism/4675.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/shabbat-part-1of-2/4744.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/shabbat-part-2-of-2/4745.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHu87vWimTg

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