Pd5Judaism_A

Judaism By: Dylan Who was the founder of religion Yahweh -Abraham Religious leaders-Rabbis are the leaders. Where they worship-Synagogue - Their holy day begins at sundown Friday night to sundown Saturday night. Where did Judaism begin- It was the religion of a small nation of Hebrews. Where is it practiced today- In the state of Israel, small parts of the United states and Europe Main beliefs- They believe there is only one god They do not believe Jesus is the son of God They are still waiting for their God to appear They do not use the new testament Does this religion have a God- Yes they have a god they believe he is all powerful, omnipotent and that he created the universe.He has no physical form And is in all places at all time. There God is the beginning and the end. Their sacred writings-They use the Torah which tells them how to treat other people, how to act themselves, what they are responsible for in their life. Religious practices-They worship in a Synagogues. Many services are said completely in Jewish How do they practice their religion- They live every day by trying to live the way the Torah tells them to. Many times they have a special bank in their house that they put change into and when it is full they give it to a person or family that needs it. Then they start all over again. Religious festivals-Hanukkah- festival of lights Rosh Hashanah- Jewish New Year Yom Kippur- Day of Atonement Passover-Celebrate their freedom Jewish main symbols- Menorah- eight candle candlestick Yarmulka- Skull cap Tefillin- Held at forehead and left arm during the morning prayer Mezuzah- Holds 15 verses of the bible Star of David- Lines are intertwined as Jewish people believe their lives are with each other. Also looks like David's shield