NATIJudaism-Shian

=Judaism=

Founder: the founder of this religion was Abraham. Abraham is considered the founder for many reasons. God reveled himself to Abraham Abraham made a covenant with God Abraham heard God

=Beliefs=

They have the 10 commandments Do not wrong anyone in speech Do not take revenge Do not wrong a person in buying or selling Honor your mother and father Do not profane gods name Honor the old and wise Circumsize male offspring Do not cherish hatred in your heart Do not stand idly when a humans life could be in danger

They have three branches Orthodox Reform Conservative

They also have kosher dietary laws

=Religion=

This religion began in Israel. It is now practiced in Iraq Russia United States Israel

=Gods= The jewish people believe in one god. He created the universe He affects everything people do He is still working in the world to help control what people do

=Festivals= The jewish people have many festivals / holidays Passover --- This commemorates the emancipation of israelites from slavery in ancient egypt. Rosh Hashanah--This is the Jewish New Year. Yom Kippur --- is the day of atonement, it is the holiest day of the year for jewish people. Hanakuh--Victory against tyrans. Bar & Bots Mitzvahs-- coming of age, get to read the torah in public. =Writings=

Torah -- includes the old testament of the bible, also has to sections the written and the oral. Written & oral --- made of sheepskin. Talmud --- Rules and inturpritations to put gods law into practice.

=Religious practices=

Prayer tallti-- prayer shawl Teflin -- leather straps on arms representing the 613 Comandments. Bar & Bot Mitzvahs --- coming of age, the first time they read the torah in public.

=Place of worship=

Synogage-- one place the jewish people go to pray. Temple--- also a place of worship. They go to these places to pray. Cantor leads songs & chants. =Symbols=

They have two main symbols Star of David -- They get prtection. Manorah-- used to symbolize the eight days of Hanakuh