Thursday, July 28, 2011

Judaism

  1. What language do the Jewish people speak?
Hebrew
  1. How do the Jewish people read Hebrew?
Right to left
  1. Why is Israel important to the Jewish People?
Israel is the promised land, the land that was promised to our forefather by God
  1. When was the present state of Israel formed?

  1. What makes it unique in the world?
It is the only Jewish state
  1. Who is the chosen prophet if Judaism?
Abraham
  1. What do the Jews believe God thinks of their people?
They are the chosen people
  1. How do the three main religions differ in their view of Jesus?
No Christmas due to difference in belief in Jesus
  1. Why do the Jewish people not celebrate Christmas?
The Jews do not accept Jesus as the messiah, so his birth is not of the same significance to them
  1. What festival do they celebrate instead?
Hanukkah
  1. What event is celebrated at this festival and what is the significance of the number 8?

  1. What is the name of the sacred text of the Jewish people?
Torah
  1. How is their text similar to the Christian Bible?
Old Testament
  1. How many commandments do the Jewish people have to follow?
613
  1. What is the name of the leader of a Jewish religion?
Rabbi
  1. What is a Talis?
  2. What is a Tefilin?
Holds the torah
  1. What is a Kippah?
Skull cap worn on their head
  1. What is the word used to describe the food Jewish people can eat?
Kosher
  1. Where is the only Kosher Mc Donalds?
  1. Why is a Cheese burger not Kosher?

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