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Judaism A 4000 year old religion… • • The Patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob (“Israel”) – origins of the Hebrew people (more than 3800 years ago) Enslaved in ancient Egypt and freed by Moses (more than 3300 years ago) The belief in one and only one God is called monotheism. The Jews believed they were God’s chosen people. Jewish sacred texts describe the laws and principles of Judaism. Torah • Most sacred text of Judaism • Five books containing most of the ancient Jewish laws • Also contains history of the Jewish people until the death of Moses Hebrew Bible • Also called the Tanach • First part: Torah • Second part: Eight books of messages of the Hebrew prophets • Third part: Eleven books of poetry, songs, stories, lessons, and history, with Psalms and Proverbs Traditions and holy days celebrate the history and religion of the Jewish people. • • • Hanukkah (December) – Ancient Jews celebrating a victory witnessed lamp oil for one day miraculously burn for eight full days. – Today Jews light candles on eight-armed menorahs and exchange gifts to celebrate the event. Passover (March or April) – Celebrates the Exodus from Egypt High Holy Days (September or October) – Rosh Hashanah: start of a new year in the Jewish calendar – Yom Kippur: Jews ask God to forgive their sins.