Origin Of Judaism

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Clayton Elbourne

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World Religions

October - 10th - 2015

Judaism

Clayton Elbourne

Jew population in 2006 shown as a percentage of the top nation (Israel-5,313,800)
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Percentage of the Jewish Population Around the World
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History and Origin of Judaism
Judaism was formed around the time of 2000 Years BC.
The Origin of Judaism was formed by son of Abraham, Canaan
There are a few sacred texts for Judaism. The Torah, Tanakh, and the Talmud.
The Jewish calendar goes back further than 5000 years back, that’s even before …show more content…

The Ceremony is called the “Bar Mitzvah” and it marks a boy to tell everyone that he is on his way to adulthood
Girls have a similar ceremony called the “Bat Mitzvah”
On the Day of the ceremony, boys and girls read from the Torah at a “Synagogue” which is the Temple for the Judaism Religion.
Marriage
Couples Vow under a Chuppah
A Rabbi will pronounce the couple married
Celebrations begin with Food, dancing, and cries of “Mazel Tov!” and or “Congratulations”
Death/Funerals
The Funerals are held as soon as possible after the person's death
A “Watcher” stays with the body and keeps a Memorial Candle lit until the funeral is …show more content…

Specific Beliefs/ Unique Practices
Religious Jews pray at least three times a day in the morning, afternoon, and the evening.
They usually pray at a Synagogue, which is the place of worship, study, and celebration.
Whether large or small, all synagogues have some features in common. The main room is an auditorium where people pray facing the “Holy Western Wall” in Jerusalem
A holy ark holds the Torah Scrolls, and above the ark lays a everlasting lights. This light is a reminder that the light of the Torah will never die
Israel, The Culture, Page 11

When Religious Jewish men pray, they wear a tallit, or prayer shawl, around their shoulders.
They also put on tefillin for the morning prayers, Each of these have long black leather straps. One box is tied to the forehead, the other to the left arm facing the heart
Israel, The Culture, Page 22

Marriage
Couples Vow under a Chuppah
A Rabbi will pronounce the couple

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