1. What are the main doctrines of Judaism?

2. Brief Overview Smallest and oldest monotheistic religion
3800 yrs ago (Covenant with Abraham)
Only 14 million followers
More than a religion
Also an ethnic group
Worship in Synagogues
Spiritual leaders called rabbis (teachers)

3. Important figures Abraham (1812 BC) Moses (1250 BC)
Established covenant, father of the family of Jews
(Book of Genesis)
Moses (1250 BC)
Gave Jews the Torah (laws of God)
Freed them from slavery in Egypt

4. Brief Overview Torah (Teachings) Shabbat (Sabbath)
First 5 books of the Hebrew Bible, hand-written on a scroll of parchment including laws/customs from written/oral law.
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteuronomy
Contains 10 commandments mitzvot
Shabbat (Sabbath)
Friday sunset until Saturday sunset
Day of rest (no work) and spiritual enrichment

5. Important festivals Passover (Pesach) Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)
Celebration of liberation
from slavery in Egypt by Moses
Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)
Celebrates creation (Adam & Eve)
Year 5773 (09/2013)

6. Important festivals Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)
25 hr fast, praying for forgiveness, resolving to do better
Hanukkah/Chanukah (Festival of Lights)
8 day holiday, celebrates victory over religious persecution (165 BC) and the re-dedication of the Temple of Jerusalem (miracle of the burning oil)

7. The doctrines of Judaism
Monotheistic
Belief in ONE G*d.
Jews believe the word is holy and therefore do
not write it completely
Each person has their own, personal and unique relationship with G*d.

8. The doctrines of Judaism
Divine Image ("b'zelem Elohim“)
Every person is created in the image of G*d
Everyone has the potential to do good
Humans have free will, which has both negative and positive consequences
Zion
The word that usually refers to Jerusalem.

9. The doctrines of Judaism
Israel " Eretz Israel“
The land of Israel is part of the covenant between G*d and Israelites.
Messiah (Savior )
Will unite the world/ bring peace to humanity.
Most believe that the Messiah will be descendant from the lineage of King David

10. Kosher (proper) foods follow Jewish law.
Kashrut laws
Kosher (proper) foods follow Jewish law.
No mixing of dairy and meat
No pork or pork products
No shellfish
RPE: Can you separately eat meat and diary? Record that experience and explain your achievements and failures

11. Jewish words/phrases
Chutzpah. Brazen arrogance, guts, presumption, or gall. Usually a positive trait.
Kippah. That little hat that Jewish men (and sometimes women) wear on their heads. Also called a yarmulke.
L’chayim. Literally “To life!” Said like “Cheers!” when toasting drinks.
Mazel Tov. Good luck! Usually said at the end of a wedding or when responding to good news.
Shalom. Hello, goodbye, or peace.