Judaism Information

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Judaism Information

• Ethan Morton-Gaught
• 1st Hr.

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Basic Information

• Around 1313 BC, the Israelites gathered at Mount
  Sinai, Israel and God gave Moses the first five
  books of the Written Torah. This is marked as the
  beginning of the Jewish religion.

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Beliefs

• Jewish followers believe that one supreme,
  all-knowing God, also known as the Lord, created
  the universe and continues to govern it.
• The Torah states that those who follow the
  Commandments correctly will be rewarded, but it
  does not go into detail about an after life. They
  also believe in the resurrection of the dead.

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Beliefs cont

• The Torah contains 613 Commandments
• 365 things not to do
• 248 things you must do
• These commandments, or laws, include things such
  as forgive others, do not hate, do not commit
  murder, etc
• Following these laws help followers of the Jewish
  faith to solve basic problems including sin and
  suffering, and it helps them to live in harmony
  with others.

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Symbolism

• The Magen David, or Star of David, though
  relatively new, is the most common symbol
  associated with Judaism. It represents King
  Davids shield.

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Other Information

• Medieval Jewish mystics would roll in snow to
  control any evil urges they may have had. These
  were the first snow angels.
• Many Jewish people fail to perform the basic
  rituals that are required by the Torah.
• The United States Government has declared the
  Jewish people a race.

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References

• "Judaism." Wikipedia. 27 Jan. 2008. 27 Jan. 2008
  lthttp//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JudaismCritical_his
  torical_viewgt.
• Rich, Tracey R. "What Do Jews Believe?" Judaism
  101. 15 April 2007. 27 Jan. 2008
  lthttp//www.jewfaq.org/beliefs.htmgt.