ORIGINS:
The origins of Judaism was that near the ancient eastern region of Canaan which is currently Israel and Palestinian territories, Judaism traces its roots to the covenant God and with Abraham the covenant was believed to be that god would make Abraham and his followers sacred people and give them the holy land.
HISTORY:
According to the Torah, the religious text of Judaism, Abraham’s home was in a town known as Harran this town was on the northern side of Mesopotamia.
Under the command of god Abraham was told to migrate to the region of canaan this area today is modern Israel and Lebanon. Abraham, who is considered the founder of the Jewish religion, he did not discover God but is actually called by the God who is already in a covenant.God had chosen Abraham to be the example of holiness to the world, this was the beginning of Judaism as a structured religion The Jews, whom under God’s guidance became a powerful people with kings such as David, Saul, and Solomon, who built the first great temple.
BELIEFS & VALUES:
Jews believe that there is a single God who created the universe, and with whom every follower can have an individual and personal relationship. They believe that God continues to work in the world, affecting everything that people do and are going to do. The Jewish relationship with God is a covenant relationship, this is in exchange for the many good deeds that God has done and continues to do for the Jewish People.
DEMOGRAPHICS & GEOGRAPHY
The origins of Judaism was that near the ancient eastern region of Canaan which is currently Israel and Palestinian territories, Judaism traces its roots to the covenant God and with Abraham the covenant was believed to be that god would make Abraham and his followers sacred people and give them the holy land.
HISTORY:
According to the Torah, the religious text of Judaism, Abraham’s home was in a town known as Harran this town was on the northern side of Mesopotamia.
Under the command of god Abraham was told to migrate to the region of canaan this area today is modern Israel and Lebanon. Abraham, who is considered the founder of the Jewish religion, he did not discover God but is actually called by the God who is already in a covenant.God had chosen Abraham to be the example of holiness to the world, this was the beginning of Judaism as a structured religion The Jews, whom under God’s guidance became a powerful people with kings such as David, Saul, and Solomon, who built the first great temple.
BELIEFS & VALUES:
Jews believe that there is a single God who created the universe, and with whom every follower can have an individual and personal relationship. They believe that God continues to work in the world, affecting everything that people do and are going to do. The Jewish relationship with God is a covenant relationship, this is in exchange for the many good deeds that God has done and continues to do for the Jewish People.
DEMOGRAPHICS & GEOGRAPHY
- Israel 5,313,800 (40.6%)
- United states 5,275,000 (40.3%)
- France 491,500 (3.8%)
- Canada 373,500 (2.9%)
- United kingdom 297,000 (2.3%)
This map shows the major locations of Judaism in Europe. Israel, and small pockets of North and South America, Europe and Asia.
IMPORTANT FIGURES
Abraham - ancestor of all Jews, first to publicly defy the idol worshipers.
Moses - law giver. had a direct relationship with G-d. "He is trusted in all My house" only prophet who could actually speak to G-d "face to face" (so to speak).
King David - while not the first king of Israel, he was the one whom started the dynasty that will continue until the Messiah; Wrote the Book of Psalms.
Ezra - leader of the Jews who returned for Babylon to build the Second Temple. Led the rebuilding of the Jewish community in Jerusalem. Issued many rabbinic decrees. Headed the Great Assembly. Responsible for the proliferation of synagogues in Babylon and Israel.
These are just a few of the many many iconic figures to Judaism.
HOLIDAYS, CELEBRATIONS, SIGNIFICANT DAYS
Holidays begin at sunset the night before
Work is forbidden on many holidays
Holidays fall on different dates every year
The two most important Jewish holidays are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, which celebrate the Jewish New Year and the Day of Atonement. After those two holidays the next best known is probably Hanukkah. The holidays of Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkoth, however, are considered to be more important.
WORSHIP & RELIGIOUS PRACTICES
Jewish people pray in a congregation three times a day from tradition. The study of their sacred text the Torah, the revealed will of God, also is considered an act of worship. The Torah is read religiously each Sabbath,The Sabbath is spent in prayer, study, rest, and family feasting.The Torah is read yearly at these celebrations. The Jewish year includes five major festivals— Passover, Shabuoth, Sukkot, Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur—and two minor ones— Hanukkah and Purim.
WORKS SITED:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/judaism/
http://www.infoplease.com/askeds/jewish-holidays.html
http://www.religionfacts.com/judaism/practices.htm
http://religions.findthebest.com/q/2/1470/Who-are-Judaism-s-most-important-figures
Abraham - ancestor of all Jews, first to publicly defy the idol worshipers.
Moses - law giver. had a direct relationship with G-d. "He is trusted in all My house" only prophet who could actually speak to G-d "face to face" (so to speak).
King David - while not the first king of Israel, he was the one whom started the dynasty that will continue until the Messiah; Wrote the Book of Psalms.
Ezra - leader of the Jews who returned for Babylon to build the Second Temple. Led the rebuilding of the Jewish community in Jerusalem. Issued many rabbinic decrees. Headed the Great Assembly. Responsible for the proliferation of synagogues in Babylon and Israel.
These are just a few of the many many iconic figures to Judaism.
HOLIDAYS, CELEBRATIONS, SIGNIFICANT DAYS
Holidays begin at sunset the night before
Work is forbidden on many holidays
Holidays fall on different dates every year
The two most important Jewish holidays are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, which celebrate the Jewish New Year and the Day of Atonement. After those two holidays the next best known is probably Hanukkah. The holidays of Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkoth, however, are considered to be more important.
WORSHIP & RELIGIOUS PRACTICES
Jewish people pray in a congregation three times a day from tradition. The study of their sacred text the Torah, the revealed will of God, also is considered an act of worship. The Torah is read religiously each Sabbath,The Sabbath is spent in prayer, study, rest, and family feasting.The Torah is read yearly at these celebrations. The Jewish year includes five major festivals— Passover, Shabuoth, Sukkot, Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur—and two minor ones— Hanukkah and Purim.
WORKS SITED:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/judaism/
http://www.infoplease.com/askeds/jewish-holidays.html
http://www.religionfacts.com/judaism/practices.htm
http://religions.findthebest.com/q/2/1470/Who-are-Judaism-s-most-important-figures