Judaism

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Originated in the Middle East specifically in the region known as Canaan, which is present-day Israel and Palestine.
Judaism began around 1800 bce with the patriarch Abraham, although its roots can be traced back even further to ancient Semitic religions.
Judaism evolved from the beliefs and practices of the ancient Israelites, who were influenced by the surrounding cultures and religions. It became distinct with the covenant between Abraham and God, and later with the laws given to Moses.

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Judaism

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the central reference of the religious Judaic tradition, consisting of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible

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Torah

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a comprehensive written version of the Jewish oral law and the subsequent commentaries on it.

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Talmud

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the hebrew bible which includes the Torah, the Prophets (Nevi’im), and the Writings (Ketuvim).

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Tanakh

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a coming-of-age ceremony for Jewish boys and girls

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Bat Mitzvah

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the weekly day of rest and worship from Friday evening to Saturday evening.

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Shabbat

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symbol of Judaism

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Star of David (Magen David)

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a seven-branched candelabrum used in the ancient Temple in Jerusalem and an eight-branched one used during Hanukkah.

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Menorah

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Jews pray three times a day - morning (Shacharit), afternoon (Mincha), and evening (Maariv).

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Daily Prayers

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guidelines for what is permissible to eat and how food should be prepared

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Kosher Dietary Laws

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Jewish wedding include rituals such as the chuppah (wedding canopy), the ketubah (marriage contract) and the breaking of glass to symbolize the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem

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Weddings

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Jewish funerals are simple and emphasize respect for the deceased. The body is buried as soon as possible, and a mourning period called Shiva follows.

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Funerals

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or pesach in hebrew is one of the most important festivals in Jewish year

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Passover

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means day of Atonement. It is the most sacred and solemn day in the Jewish calendar.

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Yom Kippur

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means “dedication” and the holiday marks the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in the 2nd century bc

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Hannukah

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traditional Jewish yeast-leavened bread that is made with eggs and is known for its rich flavor

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Challah

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is a symbol of sanctity and holiness.

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Wine