1. Judaism
Ms. Adreanna Williams

2. The Star of David indicates important notes.

3. Mainly Located Israel World Map
Judaism believes that Jews are uniquely connected with each other. Regardless of where we live in the world, all Jews are part of a global Jewish community.

4. Founder Abraham Isaac Family Picture Hagar Abraham Sarah Ishmael
(Islam)
Isaac
(Judaism)

5. Judaism When Founded Place Where It Began About 1750 B.C.E.
Ancient Mesopotamia

6. What is Judaism? Judaism is a religion of monotheism
God is the ultimate authority
The Ten Commandments
All Jewish law are based on the Ten Commandments
Synagogues are places of worship
Torah
Five Books of Moses
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy

7. Sects Within Judaism Orthodox
A form of Judaism that interprets the teachings and scriptures in a stricter way than the rest of Judaism
Some Orthodox Jews isolate themselves from non-Jews where as others fully integrate
Modern Orthodox Jews wear
Kippas

8. Sects Within Judaism Kabbalah Reform Secular
Generally regarded as the “spiritual philosophy” of Judaism
Attempts to explain the ultimate reason for the existence of the universe and our place in it, as well as the nature of God himself.
Reform
Reform Judaism maintains that Judaism and Jewish traditions should be modernized and compatible with participation in the surrounding culture
Jewish law is regarded as guidelines rather than strict rules
Secular
Secular Jews making up 41.4%
An indifference to, rejection or exclusion of religion and religious consideration
Israeli culture and Hebrew language

9. Judaism abides by an extensive list of codes
Rituals and Customs
Judaism abides by an extensive list of codes
Birth
Circumcised after 8 days
Given Hebrew names in addition to names in their native language
Bar Mitzvah
Coming of age for thirteen year old males
Old enough to take responsibility for himself and his observance of Jewish Law
Considered adults
Marriage
Held in a synagogue or outdoors
Bridegroom places a gold ring on bride and the marriage contract is read, and the rabbi recites the seven marriage blessings
Death
Buried within 24hours, body washed, anointed with spices and wrapped in a white sheet
Family mourns for a week without leaving the home.

10. Holy Days of the Year Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Jewish New Year
Ten day period of self- examination and penitence
Yom Kippur
The Day of Atonement
Ten days AFTER Rosh Hashanah
Seeks purification by the forgiveness of others and repentance of their own sins
Fast from sun up until sun down