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=**__Judaism__** =

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__The Founder of Judaism and year__
The founder of Judaism was Abraham in 1900 B.C.

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__ Religious leaders and place of worship __
= = The leaders are Rabbis who control the place of worship which is a Synagogue. The members of each Synagogue usually take care of themselves.

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__Judaism then and now__
Judaism began in the Mesopotamian town of Harran. Now Judaism has spread all across the world.

__Main beliefs of Judaism and God(s)__
They believe in 1 God who they believe is... Omnipotent- all powerful Omniscient- all knowing Omnipresent- in all places at all times They also follow the 10 commandments which they beleive were given to Moses from God as the rules of God.

__Sacred writings and practices__
They read the sacred writings of the Torah and the 5 books of Moses which teach them how to act, think, and feel about life after death. They pray and eat kosher foods.

__Religious festivals__
The Jewish celebrate Passover in Spring. Passover celebrates when God removed the Jewish people from Egypt.

__Symbols of Judaism__
The 6 pointed star, also called the star of David, is modeled after the shield the young Israelite warrior David used. He later became King David.