1. The Beliefs of
Judaism:
T.O.R.A.H

2. T
Torah = Jewish
holy book
-Christians call Torah the Old Testament

3. O Oh, most Jews live in
Israel & N. America
JudaismIsrael: the Jewish homeland
-Jews believe Israel was given to
them by God (the “Promised Land”)

4. R
Religious laws = the Ten
Commandments

5. A
Abraham =
founder
-made covenant with
God
-Hebrews could live in
Canaan (now
Israel) if they
followed God

6. H Hebrews = first believers
in monotheism
Other Monotheistic religions:
- Christianity
- Islam

7. Q: The Jewish religion is based
around the land of Israel
(Canaan) - they believe it was
given to them by God. Therefore,
what might they do if another
group of people tried to take away
the land of Israel?
Q: Are you aware of anything like
this going on today?