2. Learning objectives
We are learning to...
• Develop our questioning skills with the use of
prompts
• Understand the key beliefs and practices of
Judaism
• Create an information page that demonstrates
our understanding
Skills for Life: Questioning
3. On the sheet of paper...
Write down questions that arise from the objects
in the room.
In your book, write down further information.
4. 3 things I can work out about the religion from Draw one image of
the item: something which is an
1. important part of the
religion.
2.
3.
3 Questions I would ask Religion I am
someone about this religion: looking at:
1.
……………
2.
3 pieces of information about the religion:
3. 1.
A personal thought/opinion
about this religion: 2.
3.
5. What special things do Jews wear?
Kippah (a skull cap)
On their heads a devout Jew always wears the
Kippah to remind him that he is always duty
bound to follow the laws of God at all times and
in all places.
6. Tallit (a prayer shawl)
Before beginning to worship or pray the devout
Jew will often put on a tallit. The fringes on the
shawl remind him of the many commandments
of the Torah.
7. Tefilin (small leather box with long leather straps
attached)
The boxes are worn on the left forearm and on the
forehead. Inside the boxes are passages from the
scriptures. A tefilin on the left arm is a reminder to keep
God's laws with all your heart, because it is near to the
heart. A tefilin on the forehead remind the Jew to
concentrate on the teachings of the Torah with all your
full mind.
Tefilin are worn when praying at
home or in the synagogue
8. What is the Symbol of Judaism?
The symbol or emblem of the Jewish people is the
Magen David (Shield of David), also known as
the Star of David.
9. Judaism
Judaism has about 13 million followers
throughout the world, mostly in USA and Israel.
Judaism originated in the Middle East over 3500
years ago.
Moses was the main founder of Judaism, but
Jews can trace their history back as far as
Abraham.
10. Who is Abraham?
Abraham is the father of the Jewish people. Jews
see Abraham as a symbol of trusting and obeying
God.
Abraham is also important to followers of
Christianity and of Islam.
11. Who is Moses?
Moses is the leader who freed them from slavery
in Egypt. Moses protected the Jews from the
wrath of God, and negotiated with God on their
behalf.
12. Beliefs
Jews believe that there is only one God
(monotheistic).
Jews believe they have a special agreement or
covenant with God.
Judaism is a faith of action and Jews believe
people should be judged not so much on what
they believe as on the way they live their faith.
It’s what they do that is important.
13. Holy Book
The most holy Jewish book is the Torah (the first
five books of the Hebrew Bible) which was
revealed by God to Moses on Mount Sinai over
3,000 years ago.
The Torah, together with the Talmud
(commentary on the Torah), give the Jewish
people rules for everyday life. Observing these
rules is central to the Jewish religion.
14. What is a Menorah?
The Menorah is one of the oldest symbols of the
Jewish faith. It is a candelabrum with seven
candle holders displayed in Jewish synagogues.
It symbolises the burning bush as seen by Moses
on Mount Sinai.
The term hanukiah or chanukiah, refers to the
nine-candled holder used during the Jewish
festival of Hanukkah.
15. Hanukkah
Hanukkah or Chanukah is the Jewish Festival of
Lights. It dates back to two centuries before the
beginning of Christianity. It is an eight day holiday
starting on the 25th night of the Jewish month of
Kislev .
Hanukka celebrates the miraculous victory over
religious persecution in the Holy Land and also
commemorates the re-dedication of the Second
Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the burning
oil. This is where the oil of the menorah (the
candelabrum in the temple) miraculously burned for
eight days, even though there was only enough oil
for one day
16. What is a Mezuzah?
A mezuzah is found on doorposts in Jewish
homes. It is a little case, containing a tiny scroll.
The writing on the scroll is from the bible. It is in
Hebrew and is called the Shema. It says that
Jewish people should love God and keep his
rules.
17. Ceremonies
What is a bar mitzvah and a bat
mitzvah?
They are both special ceremonies where Jewish
boys (aged 13) and girls (aged 12) can become
adults in the eyes of the Jewish religion.
Bar mitzvah is for boys and means Son of the
Commandment.
Bat mitzvah is for girls and means Daughter of the
Commandment.
18. What is the most important day of
the week for Jews?
The most important day of the week is the Sabbath
(Shabbat), which is a day made holy by refraining from
weekday work.
The Jewish holy day, or Sabbath, starts at sunset on Friday
and continues until sunset on Saturday. During the
Sabbath, observant Jews will do nothing that might be
counted as work. Among the things that they can't do are
driving and cooking.
At the beginning of Shabbat Jewish families share a meal.
They eat special bread called hallah. On the Sabbath,
Jews attend services at the synagogue, often led by a
Rabbi.
19. What is Kosher food?
Kosher foods are those that conform to Jewish law. This means
no mixing of dairy and meat, no pork or pork products and no
shell fish.
Meat
The animal from which the meat is taken must have been
slaughtered in accordance with prescribed Jewish ritual. Jews
cannot eat meat from any animal which does not both chew
its cud (food brought up into the mouth by an animal from its
first stomach to be chewed again) and has a split hoof;
animals such as rabbit or hare, pig, horse, dog or cat are
therefore prohibited.
Fish
Jews may eat fish that have both fins and scales that are
detachable from the skin.
20. Using your sheets as a guide, talk in
your groups about what you have
learnt so far
21. Create a page that demonstrates what
you have learnt today
22. Success Criteria
Skilled work 1. Show understanding of Jewish beliefs,
will practices and sources of influence.
2. Make a comparison to your own beliefs
and practices.
Excellent work 1. Identify a range of aspects of religions
will using key words.
2. Evaluate and compare how Judaism
influences the lives of the believers with
increasing levels of explanation.
3. Have a detailed explanation of how it
compares to what you believe.
S4L Questioning and making links!
23. 3 things I can work out about the religion from Draw one image of
the item: something which is an
1. important part of the
religion.
2.
3.
3 Questions I would ask Religion I am
looking at:
someone about this religion:
1. ……………
…
2.
3 pieces of information about the religion:
3. 1.
A personal thought/opinion
about this religion: 2.
3.
24. Learning objectives
We have learnt to...
• Develop our questioning skills with the use of
prompts
• Understand the key beliefs and practices of
Judaism
• Create an information page that demonstrates
our understanding
Competency: Questioning
