This PowerPoint document provides an overview of key aspects of Judaism, including: - Important symbols like the Star of David and Menorah. - Core beliefs such as monotheism and the 613 mitzvot (commandments) outlined in the Torah. - Holy texts like the Torah and importance of the Ten Commandments. - Objects and places of worship including the synagogue, Western Wall, and rituals like bar/bat mitzvahs. - Major holidays such as Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with associated traditions and rituals.

1. Judaism Powerpoint
The star of David (find out more in this The Menorah (find out more in this
Powerpoint) Powerpoint)

2. Stories of Origin & Important People
Jewish Unifying Story
(Abraham Story)
In this story God says to
Abraham that if he believes in
one God (a.k.a Monotheism) he
will make his name great and
appoint him the father of a
great nation. God also granted
him a son named Isaac.
Abraham and his wife Sarah
grew old and God ordered them
to sacrifice Isaac. Abraham was
about to do this when God
Abraham about to stopped him, telling him it was
sacrifice his son Isaac, a test.
when God tells him to
stop.

3. Core Beliefs
One God
Jews believe in only one God.
This is called monotheism.
613 Mitzvot
Jews follow 613 mitzvot, or
commandments. The most
This represents famous ones are called the 10
Monotheism, Commandments.
the belief in
only one God.
The Torah contains all of the 613
mitzvot. The Ten Commandments are
included.

4. Holy Writings
The Torah
The Torah is the holy book for
Jews. It contains The Five Books
This is The Torah. Jews treat it like Of Moses. Which has multiple
a queen. This is why it’s all dressed names like the Old Testament,
up. and the Hebrew Testament.
There are a total of 613
commandments in The Torah.
The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments are
regulations given by God to
The Ten Commandments Moses. They are the most
are written Hebrew, and important commandments of
were given by God to Moses. all the 613 mitzvahs.
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5. Objects And Symbols
The Menorah
The Menorah has 8 The Menorah, is an object used on
candles for the 8 days Hanukkah. It symbolizes when the Jews
that the oil lasted. had enough oil to last 1 day but it ended
up lasting 8 days.
The Eternal Light
The eternal light is a light in a synagogue
that represents the presence of God. In
This is an example of an Hebrew it is called Ner Tamid.
eternal light. Not all eternal
lights look the same. The Star Of David
The star of david is a star that is the symbol
of Judaism. It comes from a king named
David.
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6. Holy Places And Places Of Worship
Synagogue
A place of worship for
Jews. The synagogue has
all the items and symbols
mentioned in the previous
slide. It can also be called a
This is a very fancy
temple, or shul.
synagogue. American
synagogues are not The Western Wall
usually this fancy. This wall was part of the
original synagogue. When
This is the Western Wall.
praying at a synagogue
It is located in Jerusalem. Jews pray toward The
Western Wall.
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7. Rituals & Rites Of Passage
Bar Mitzvah
A boy having a bar A Bar or Bat Mitzvah is a
mitzvah. ceremony in which boys
and girls are responsible
for keeping the 613
mitzvot.
Marriage
There are two items
during marriage
*Chupah
*Ketubah
This is a Ketubah, two
Death
witnesses must sign it. It is
In a death a couple things
a wedding contract.
happen
*Quick Burial
*Shiva
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8. Celebrations And Holidays
Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashanah is the This is a day of atonement.
Jewish new year. The shofar is blown on it.
The shofar is also blown A man at a synagogue
on Rosh-Hashanah. on Yom Kippur.
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9. THANK YOU!
• Thank you for watching this powerpoint and
hope you enjoyed it.
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