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An Introduction to Judaism Judaism can be summarized as: “ A _______ year old tradition with ideas about ___________________________ and _______________________________. “ A “_____________ relationship” between God and the Hebrew people A ________________ and ______________ of life. The Patriarchs: ____________ and __________________ (Israel) (more than 3800 years ago) -Enslaved in ancient Egypt and freed by __________ (more than 3300 years ago) -Hebrew monarchy in the “Promised Land” (The Land of Israel), ends 6th century BCE As a faith, Jews Believe… -In _____________, creator of the universe, personal but non-corporeal -In ____________ of old – especially Moses, through whom Torah was revealed to the Hebrew people -In _________ (first five books of the Bible), containing religious, moral and social law which guides the life of a Jew the Hebrew Bible does not include ________________________. As a people, Jews are… -A nation in Diaspora (dispersed) -_____________ in worldwide population -United by a __________________ (an “ethnic” religion), divided in contemporary practice: Orthodox: Modern or Chasidic (Ultra Orthodox) Reformed (18th century Germany) Conservative: moderates, response to reform Reconstructionalism (20th century America) As a way of life, Judaism is based on… -__________________ found in Torah (“Written Law”) -Talmud (“Oral Law”) – commentary of ancient rabbis that elaborates on how to apply God’s Law in ____________ through: _________________________ (Kashrut/Kosher) _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ ________________________________________________ How does Judaism sanctify life? Life cycle celebrations: -_____/_____________ – full adult status and responsibility within the religion -________________- "Be fruitful and multiply" (Gen. 1:22) -____________ – funerals, mourning (sitting “Shiva”), and memorials (“Yartzeits”) How does Judaism sanctify time? The Jewish Holidays: Rosh Hashanah (________________________) Yom Kippur (_________________________) Simchat Torah – celebrating Torah Chanukah, the “Festival of Lights” How is Judaism related to Christianity? -Judaism____________ Christianity – it is the foundation of Christianity but is not a part of it -___________ was Jewish, as were his followers and the Apostles -Jews do not believe that Jesus was anything more _______________________ who lived and died 2000 years ago – Jews still await their __________. -The Jewish messiah would not be___________. He would be a political figure who restores the Hebrew monarchy and causes peace to reign on Earth -Jews are not concerned about ______________ and the “world to come” What are Jews really concerned about? -Tikkun Olam - “_________________________” through justice and righteousness; through “deed, not creed” -The heart of Judaism is in the home and family, social responsibility and doing Mitzvot (“good deeds” based on God’s commandments)