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Judaism is one of the most important and oldest religions in the world. The foundations of Christianity are to be found in Judaism. After all Jesus was a Jew. It also shares many of the same key figures. Abraham for example is very important in both Christianity and Judaism (and Islam too)
Although Northern Ireland has a small Jewish population of about one hundred, centred in Belfast, there are about 20 million Jews in the world today. There are many famous Jewish people around the world today. Jews have made a huge influence on the world's cultural, business, scientific and political life. |
Where Jewish people live today
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1) JEWS IN N. IRELAND
This section tells you about the small Jewish community in Northern Ireland. It describes how the Jewish community, although small, has made a huge contribution to life in Northern Ireland over the years
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From clipartsheep.com
2) ORIGINS OF JUDAISMThis section guides you through the origins of Judaism and helps you learn about Abraham, Moses and God's covenant with them.
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From Philip Martin.com
3) BELIEFS
This section guides you through the key Jewish beliefs. It tells you what they believe about God ; What is the Shema and what is the importance of the Mezuzah and Tefillin
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From Jewish Outreach Institute
4) SACRED WRITINGS & SYMBOLS
This section covers how the Jewish scriptures came to be. It looks at the Talmud and the Tenakh and what they are.
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From Philip Martin.com
5) WORSHIP AND PRAYER
Find out about where Jewish people worship - The Synagogue. Find out what is inside a Synagogue and how Jewish people worship and Pray |
From Jewishmag.com
6) THE SABBATH & DIETARY LAWS
This section covers what the Shabbat (Sabbath) is, Why it is important and how Jewish people prepare for it. It covers what happens on the Sabbath. It also includes what Kosher means.
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From Philip Martin.com
7) FEASTS & FESTIVALS
This section covers the key festivals and holy days throughout the Jewish year.
It covers Passover in detail and goes through the special Seder meal that is prepared and the symbolism of each dish. |
8) CEREMONIES
This final section explains what a bar-mitzvah is and why it is so important in the life of a Jew
It explains what happens in a bar-mitzvah and what is expected. It also covers what a bat-mitzvah is. |
