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Judaism Presentation BUBBLUS
“In Matters concerning truth and justice there can be no distinction between big problems and small; for the general principles which determine the conduct of men are indivisible. Whoever is careless in the truth in small matters cannot be trusted.”Albert einstein
Introduction State the significance of Judaism Tell what Judaism means to you
Objectives Give a brief overview of what you’ll cover in your presentation
The ToraH • The word Torah is Hebrew for ‘teaching’ or ‘law’. • The first five books of the Bible are called the Torah. • Torah can also refer to all Jewish law and teachings. • Moses wrote the Torah. • The Torah retells • God’s creation of the world • The selection and growth of the family of Abraham and Sarah • The exile and redemption from Egypt of that “family –become-nation” known as Israel • Israel’s wanderings through the desert until they return to the land of Canaan • Israel’s covenanted relationship with God • God’s rules for governing a just society and • God’s rules for establishing appropriate worship.
History- How it emerged Make a timeline of the important historical events
Religious Practices Visit Rabbi Scheinerman’s Judaism website to discover other Jewish practices. Jewish ritual and religious observances are grounded in Jewish Law, Halakhah, meaning “the path one walks”.Below are the three most common Jewish practices observed. Brit Milah Bar Mitzvah Mitzvah
Beliefs List the beliefs
Religious Celebrations • Passover -commemorates the Exodus from Egypt -celebrated for 7-8 days, usually over Easter -breads and grains are avoided during this holiday -Jewish law prevents people going to work or school during the first two and last two days of Passover.
Rosh Hashanah -Jewish New Year -Jews make resolutions and reflect on the past year -Jews begin making mental preparations for Yom Kippur -Worship takes place in the synagogues
Yom Kippur -Jewish day of atonement - a day of fasting and repentance - takes place in late September or early October -most Jews take off from work and school -starts the evening before the day it is listed on the Secular calendar
Chanukkah -festival of lights -commemorates the rededication of the temple of Jerusalem -the menorah represents the one day’s supply of oil that lasted the Jews eight days during their fight against the Greeks. -celebrated by lighting candles, playing games for chocolate coins, eating latkes, and the exchange of gifts amongst immediate family members
Conclusion Provide a brief summary of your presentation
Student Assessment Directions for student assessment
Grading Rubric List the grading rubric for assessment.
Resources Fishbane, M. (2011, Sept 22). The life cycle of holiness. Retrieved from, http://scheinerman.net/judaism/Rituals/index.html Rich, T. (2011). A Gentile’s guide to the Jewish Holidays. Judaism 101. Retrieved November 1, 2011 from, http://www.jewfaq.org/holidayg.htm