1. Judaism
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2. Monotheistic Jews believe in one God who created the world
People are created in God’s image
The Jewish community all over the world feels connected to one another by their faith

3. Torah First 5 books of the Hebrew Bible Read by the Rabbi
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Read by the Rabbi

4. Hebrew Language Written right to left
Combined with German to create Yiddish

5. Covenant Jews believe that they are the one true religion
They are God’s “Chosen People”
Believe they are protected by a covenant or agreement with God made by Abraham

6. Kosher
Pork, rabbit, eagle, owl, catfish, sturgeon, and any shellfish, insect or reptile are non-kosher
Other species of meat and fowl must be slaughtered in a prescribed manner to be kosher
Meat and dairy products may not be made or consumed together.

7. Ten Commandments
Code of ethical practices
Given to Moses by God

8. Ceremonies Bar Mitzvah/Bat Mitzvah Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Hanukkah
Rite of passage when children turn 13
Rosh Hashanah
Solemn ritual of the new year
Yom Kippur
Day of Atonement (repentance)
Hanukkah
Festival of lights and rededication
Always celebrated at sunset on Saturdays which is called Sabbath

9. Wedding Rituals

10. Jerusalem Jews have lived in the land of Israel for nearly 4,000 years
A large Jewish Temple in Jerusalem has been destroyed and rebuilt and destroyed again
The location was where the Dome of the Rock currently is
There has always remained a Jewish presence in the land of Israel and in Jerusalem, and the Jewish people as a whole always dream of returning to it.

11. Goals Focused on this life now rather than the after life
Should live in harmony with God’s laws
Hope to bring justice and good to the world
Should be a role model to all of humanity