Judaism Grade 11

I can do all
things through
Christ who
strengthens me
Philippians 4:13
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE
BIBLICAL CHARACTER?
WHICH BIBLICAL
CHARACTER WOULD YOU
MOST WANT TO MEET?
IF YOU WHERE A PROPHET,
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU
WOULD PROPHESIZE ABOUT?
IMPORTANT TERMS
 JUDAISM – name after tribe of Judah
 JEW- shorten form of Judean, member of
tribe of Judah.
 JEHOVAH- God of the Jews.
 HEBREW- originally Habiru- “they who
crossed over” the language of the Jews.
 SCRIPTURE – the sacred books of
Judaism.
 TORAH – The laws of Moses, first 5 books
of Ta-Na-Kh.
Meaning of Judaism
Judaism is the world’s oldest monotheistic
religion, dating back nearly 4,000 years.
Followers of Judaism believe in one God
who revealed himself through ancient
prophets. Judaism religion have 13 million
followers.
BEIT YAACOV SYNAGOGUE AND THE
PHILIPPINE JEWISH COMMUNITY
 Located in the heart of Metro Manila

(Makati)
 It is the only synagogue in the Philippines
and lead by Rabbi Eliyahu Azaria.
 Known as “The Jewish Association of the
Philippines.”
 Recorded maximum 2,500 members by
the year of 1941. However, in 2015the
members was significantly reduced.
HISTORY OF
JUDAISM
The story of the Jewish people begins with
Abraham, the Father of Judaism and the
inspiration for other Abrahamic religions. For
his faithfulness, God made a covenant with
Abraham and promised to bless him and
make him the “father of many nations.”
God covenant with Abraham was renewed
with Jacob. After Jacob’s encounter with the
Angel of God at the river Jabbok, Jacob
sought God’s blessing and his name was
changed to Israel. Israel had twelve sons from
which the twelve Israelite tribes originated.
Founder of Judaism
Abraham
 The father of the “Jewish people” and the
“father of the faithful”
 The first person who entered into a
covenant, or contract with God.
 The third son of Terah and the grandson
of Nahor.
Beliefs of Judaism
Sacred texts
 The central to the religious traditions for
they are believed to be supernaturally
revealed or divinely inspired. It is also
considered as the cornerstone of a religion
for they instill law, character, and spiritually
among the believers.
The Torah
 Meaning, “to teach” considered as
Judaism’s most important text and
composed of the Five Books of Moses as
well as the 613 commandments or mitzvot.
Traditionally written on a scroll that is two
wooden poles which they call Sefer Torah
and is written by ‘sofer’.
The Five Books of Moses
 GENESIS
Bereisheet means “in the beginning”. This
book talks about the Creation of the World,
the Great Flood, and the stories of
Judaism’s patriarchs and matriarchs.
Bereisheet begin with Abraham and Sarah
and end with Joseph in Egypt.
 EXODUS
Shemot means “names” in Hebrew. This
book tells story of the Israelites bondage in
Egypt, their journey to Mt. Sinai and their
wanderings in the wilderness.
 NUMBERS
BaMidbar means “in the wilderness” in
Hebrew. This book talks about the Israelites
wanderings in the desert as they continue
towards the Promised Land.
 LEVITICUS
Vayikra means “and He called” in Hebrew.
This book deals mostly with priestly matters
such as rituals, sacrifices, atonement, and
ritual purity,
 DEUTORONOMY
D’varim means “words” in Hebrew. This the
final book of Torah. It recounts the Israelites’
journey according to Moses and ends with
his death just before they enter the Promised
Land.
THE MITZVOT
 The Mitzvot is composed of 613 mitzvah
or commandments that relate to Jewish
observance and religious practice. By
being faithful to the 613 commandments,
the Jew’s manifest their fidelity to God and
translate the Torah into action. Some of
the mitzvah that pertain to God are:
1.To know that God 6. To know that God is
exists. (Ex. 20:2 ; Deut. One, a complete Unity.
5:6) (Deut. 6:4)
2. To entertain the idea 7. To love God. (Deut.
that there is any god but 6:5)
the Eternal. (Ex. 20:3) 8. To fear Him
3. Not to blaspheme reverently.(Deut. 6:13 ;
(Ex. 22:27) 10:20)
4. To hollow God’s 9. Not to put the word of
name, (Lev. 22:32) God to the test (Deut.
5. Not to profane God’s 6:16)
name. (Lev. 22:32) 10. To imitate His good
and upright ways.
(Deut. 28:9)
The TaNakh
 acronym of first Hebrew letter of each
Masoretic text’s three traditional
subdivisions: Torah (“Teaching”), Nevi’im
(“Prophets”), and Ketuvim (“Writings”). The
book of TaNakh were passed on by each
generation.
Poetry
 A Piyyut is a Jewish liturgical poem,
usually designated to be sung, chanted, or
recited during religious services. Piyyutim
have been written since Temple Times.
Most are in Hebrew or Armaic, and most
follow some poetric scheme.
Lord, Master,
for ever and ever.
you are the king.
the king of kings.
Your mighty acts and wonders
it is fitting for me to declare before you.
Lord, Master,
for ever and ever.
you are the king.
the king of kings.
The Talmud
 The oral law that was written by R. Judah
ha-Nasi.
 Combined by the writing in Mishnah and
Gemara which is the body of Jewish civil
and ceremonial law and legend.
DOCTRINES
There is only one God.
 Jewish Law (kashrut) – requires that Jews
may not eat certain foods like pork, certain
seafood, or food without the blood
removed. Also, dairy and meat products
may not be consumed at the same meal.
They also have a strict rule on how to
slaughter animals. (shochet).
Jewish Festivals
 Rosh Hashanah (New Year)
 Yom Kippur – Holiest day of the Jewish
 Passover – an eight-day festival commemorating the
freeing of the Israelites from the Egyptian bondage.
 Shavuot (Feast of Weeks)
 Succot – commemoration of the wandering of the
Israelites in the wilderness before they received the
Torah.
 Hanukkha – an eight-day holiday which marks the
victory of the ancient Israelites, led by Judah
Maccabee over the Syrian Greek Army.
GOD
 God’s name is so holy that Jews are
forbidden to utter the four letter name of
God “YHVH”. Instead pronouncing YHVH
during prayer, Jews sa “Adonai”.
SECTS
 RABBINIC JUDAINISM
Based on written Torah
 CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM
Characterized by a commitment to the traditional
Jewish laws and customs.
 REFORM LIBERAL OR PROGRESSIVE
JUDAISM
Observe the moral law and strive to live ethical
lives.
ISSUES ON JUDAISM
 PREJUDICE
 ANTI SEMITISM

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