Q1 SHS Intro To World Religion Module 4
Q1 SHS Intro To World Religion Module 4
World Religions
and Belief Systems
Quarter 1 – Module 4:
The Elements of Judaism
Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems- Grade 11
Quarter 1 – Module 4: The Elements of Judaism
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Introductory Message
The activities in this module are arranged sequentially to help the learners
understand the topic and develop the desired skill or learning competency.
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them
to manage their own learning.
Remind the learner that if there are things he/she doesn’t understand,
he/she must not hesitate to call for your help and assistance.
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Let Us Learn!
This material was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you learn about the brief history and elements of Judaism
The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning
situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students.
The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the
order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you
are now using.
This module focuses on the topic Elements of Judaism, which will be your task
for the whole week.
Let Us Try!
WORD SEARCH PUZZLE: Locate the given words in the grid, running in one
of eight possible directions horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. There are
only fifteen (15) answers. Write your answer on your paper.
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C W E P R T Y U I O J O P A S D F G J H
A H S O D F G H J K U K L P O I Y T I R
Z X R S C V B N M L D J H G F F D N N S
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A I I F T H B U T X G M U Y M W N Z G Q
S O U G R J N I R Z H L I U K E M A A A
D P W O R L D R E L I G I O N S K S T S
F M Y H E K M O E C J K O I L R L Z I D
G S P I R I T U A L I T Y O J T H X V F
H L T J W L Z P E V K W O R L D V I E W
J K R K Q O X L W B L U P P H Y N C V G
Let Us Study
Judaism Beliefs
Jewish people believe there’s only one God who has established a
covenant—or special agreement—with them. Their God communicates to
believers through prophets and rewards good deeds while also punishing
evil. Most Jews (with the exception of a few groups) believe that their
Messiah hasn’t yet come—but will one day.
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of them live in the United States and Israel. Traditionally, a person is
considered Jewish if his or her mother is Jewish.
Torah
The Jewish sacred text is called the Tanakh or the “Hebrew Bible.” It
includes the same books as the Old Testament in the Christian Bible, but
they’re placed in a slightly different order. The Torah—the first five books of
the Tanakh—outlines laws for Jews to follow. It’s sometimes also referred to
as the Pentateuch.
Founder of Judaism
Jewish Temples
Around 1000 B.C., King David ruled the Jewish people. His son
Solomon built the first holy Temple in Jerusalem, which became the central
place of worship for Jews. The kingdom fell apart around 931 B.C., and the
Jewish people split into two groups: Israel in the North and Judah in the
South. Sometime around 587 B.C., the Babylonians destroyed the first
Temple and sent many Jews into exile. A second Temple was built in about
516 B.C. but was eventually destroyed by the Romans in 70 A.D. The
destruction of the second Temple was significant because Jewish people no
longer had a primary place to gather, so they shifted their focus to
worshipping in local synagogues.
While the Tanakh (which includes the Torah) is considered the sacred
text of Judaism, many other important manuscripts were composed in later
years. These offered insights into how the Tanakh should be interpreted and
documented oral laws that were previously not written down. Around 200
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A.D., scholars compiled the Mishnah—a text that describes and explains the
Jewish code of law that was previously orally communicated.
Talmud
Shabbat
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reading or discussing the Torah, attending a synagogue or socializing with
other Jews at Shabbat meals.
The Creation of Israel
Types of Judaism
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various denominations of Judaism, many Jews don’t identify with a
particular classification and simply refer to themselves as Jewish.
• The Hamesh
What Hand
are is common
the in Jewish
Practices jewelry, but its connection to
of Judaism?
Judaism is questionable
According to weebly.com, there are several forms of
practices incorporated in the Jewish religion mainly done as a more
practical form of respect.
Kosher:
It is a common dietary rule associated with Judaism based on
the specified instructions of the Torah and has held great meaning
throughout Jewish history. There are also dietary limitations and the foods
are cooked and prepared according to the Jewish Dietary laws. "Do not eat
blood, do not cook a kid in its mother milk, do not eat shellfish, do not eat
birds of prey and only eat meat from animals with split hooves who chew
cud." Many observant Jews feel the need to incorporate the Kosher law as a
doing of greater respect to God whilst other members of the Jewish religious
community prefer to semi-kosher (going under the Kosher rule at home and
dining normally outside) and some even prefer to exclude Kosher entirely.
Coming of age:
By the age of 13, a boy is considered an "adult" and is expected to
obey all commandments. Likewise, the female becomes a "daughter of
commandment" by the age of 12.
Marriage:
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Marriage is a greatly valued in Judaism and this leads to a concept of
family importance and family being the central importance of life. Marriage
also elevates one’s religious position as only a married man is able to
become a rabbi.
Death:
Death is seen as a natural theology and a plan of God. However, the
teachings of Judaism incorporate the immortality of the one’s soul. (This
links back to the 13 fundamental principles "the resurrection of the
dead"). Mourning services do take place to comfort and help them return to
their place and after the family of the deceased return home, food and visits
are brought to them for the next seven days.
Story of Samson
(https://www.britannica.com)
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Other remarkable deeds follow. For example, he decimated the
Philistines in a private war. On another occasion he repulsed their assault
on him at Gaza, where he had gone to visit a harlot. He finally fell victim to
his foes through love of Delilah, who beguiled him into revealing the secret
of his strength: his long Nazirite hair. As he slept, Delilah had his hair cut
and betrayed him. He was captured, blinded, and enslaved by the
Philistines, but in the end God granted Samson his revenge; through the
return of his old strength, he demolished the great Philistine temple of the
god Dagon, at Gaza, destroying his captors and himself (Judges 16:4–30).
Let Us Practice
Column A Column B
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9 Orthodox Jews H. They are typically known for their strict
observance of traditional Jewish law and
rituals.
10 Reform Judaism I. They are considered a liberal category of the
religion that values ethical traditions over
strict observance of Jewish laws.
11 Conservative J. There’s only one God who has established a
Judaism covenant
12 Reconstructionist K. It includes the same books as the Old
Judaism Testament in the Christian Bible.
13 Humanistic Judaism L. a Hebrew man named Abraham
Based on the Judaism Practices, enumerate the DO’s and DON’T’s. Write
your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
Kosher 1 6
Coming of Age 3 8
Marriage 4 9
Death 5 10
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Let Us Remember
Using the format below, make an infographic of the six (6) elements of
Judaism.
Let Us Assess
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Let Us Assess
Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter
on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Jewish people believe there’s only one God who has established a covenant.
What belief do they have?
A. Atheistic C. Polytheistic
B. Monotheistic D. Theistic
7. Which text does describe and explain the Jewish code of law that was
previously orally communicated?
A. Mishnah C. Pentateuch
B. Talmud D. Tanakh
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10. Jasmin, who is an Orthodox Jew, recently turned down a job offer on
religious grounds because the position required working weekends. Why
can't Jasmin take the position?
A. Orthodox Judaism forbids women from working on the weekends, in
order to better serve their families on the Shabbat.
B. Orthodox Judaism believes that the sacred texts should be strictly
adhered to in everyday life, including the assertion that Shabbat is a day
of rest.
C. Orthodox Jews are expected to work at their synagogue every Saturday
preparing for services the following day.
D. Orthodox Judaism strictly forbids devoting time to anything other than
worship.
11. Why do Jewish people feel the need to incorporate Kosher into their dietary
law?
A. to give honor to God
B. to give greater respect to God
C. to give chance for animals to live
D. to give respect to God and animals
12. Why was the Ark of the Covenant so important to the Hebrews?
A. It contained the hundreds of laws written by Moses.
B. It contained instructions in the sacrifice of Abraham’s son.
C. It contained the commandments, which was written by God.
D. It was the physical representation of God used by the Hebrews for
worship.
15. Why does the story of Samson become relevant to the life of Israelites?
A. Samson was an important hero who saved Israelites from slavey.
B. Samson was a judge during Israel’s early, tribal period in Canaan.
C. Samson was an important hero at a troubled time for the Israelites.
D. Samson was an important hero at a troubled time for the Jewish people.
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Let Us Enhance
POSTIVE NEGATIVE
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
Moral and Physical
descriptions of
Samson
4. 9.
5. 10.
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Let Us Reflect
Jews believe that God made a special covenant with Abraham and
that he and his (11) _________________ were chosen people who would
create a great nation. Abraham’s son (12) _____________________, and his
grandson (13) ________________, also became central figures in ancient
Jewish history. Jacob took the name (14) ____________________, and his
children and future generations became known as (15)
_______________________.
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Let us enhance Let us reflect Let us remember
(possible answers)
1. one God 1. Signs and symbols:
1. prodigious strength 2. prophets Mezuzah, Jewish star, the
2. legendary warrior 3. synagogues Menorah, etc.
3. a judge 4. Star of David
4. servant of God 5. Tanakh 2. Jewish practices:
5. divinely inspired leader 6. Old Testament Kosher, Child naming,
6. immoral 7. Torah marriage, death, etc
7. violator of a vow 8. Pentateuch
8. disobedient 9. Hebrew man 3. Sacred texts/ book:
9. womanizer 10. Abraham Torah, Talmud
10. killer Philistines 11. descendants
12. Isaac 4. Definition of word God:
13. Jacob He who has established a
14. Israel covenant with them.
Let us assess 15. Israelites
5. Ceremonies and rituals:
1. B 6. D 11. B Shabbat
2. C 7. A 12. A 6. Sacred spaces:
3. C 8. B 13. D synagogues
4. A 9. A 14. B
5. C 10. B 15. C
Let us practice more Let us practice Let us try
(possible answers)
1. J 1. Christianity
1. They eat meat from 2. K 2. Islam
animals with split hooves 3. L 3. Influence
who chew cud 4. M 4. Positive
2. Father prays for health 5. N 5. Negative
and well-being blessings. 6. E 6. Culture
3. The children should obey 7. F
7. Spirituality
the commandments 8. G
8. Buddhism
4. It leads to a concept of 9. H
family importance of life 10. I 9. Hinduism
5. It is a natural theology 11. A 10. Worldview
and a plan of God 12. B 11. World religions
6. They do not eat blood 13. C 12. Society
7. Naming of children has 14. D 13. Belief systems
specific day. 15. E 14. Muslim
8. Ages 13 (boys) and 12 15. Judaism
(girls) are considered adult.
9. Only a married man can
become a rabbi
10. Judaism believes the
incorporation of all the
souls.
Answer key to Activities
References
Rich, Tracey R. Judaism101: Signs and Symbols. Accessed October 29. 2020.
https://www.jewfaq.org/signs.htm
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