Judaism

Symbol:
Star of David

Judaism has 14 million followers

~ Judaism followers are called Jews
~ Judaism began in the Bronze Age in the Middle East
~ They believe that God continues to work in the world effecting everything that people do
~ Jews seek to bring holiness into every aspect of their lives
~ Jews believe in one god named Yhwh
~ They worship in a building named the Synagogue
~ Their book is the Tanakh (the Hebrew bible)
~ Their sacred rules are called Haiakhah, and 10 commandments
~ Jews don't have an opinion on the afterlife.
~ They believe that Abraham is one of there leaders

Divisions:

~ Orthodox: Emphasis on tradition adhering to Mosaic Law
~ Conservation: The Middle Ground, seeks to avoid the extremes of Orthodox and Reform Judaism
~ Reform: It's the liberal emphasis on ethics

Festivals:

~ Passover: Celebrate exodus out of Egypt
~ Sabbath: A day of Rest
~ Chanukah: Festival of Lights
~ Bar/Bat Mitzvan: Coming of age event (13 years)