Judism (World Studies project)

Intro: Judaism was founded in 70-75 C.E. There is about 14 million people associated with Judaism, so that would mean that Judaism is one of the largest religions in the world. Main locations you could possibly find Judaism is in Israel, Europe, and USA.
Founder:

The founder wasn't just one person it was a small nation of Hebrews. Abram is the one God chosen to be the father of new spiritual human way. God helped him with the start of Judaism. Abram's son, Isaac was the ancestor of the Jewish people.God then blessed him that his followers or descendants will multiply and grow and promised Abram that h and descendants will rule Canaan. God tested Abram 10 times and he passed every single one. Judaism was the start on believing in one god. Abram died at the age of 175.

Holy Books:
One holy book is Torah. Which means many different things but in this case it refers to the 5 books of Moses: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. It can also refer to the entire Jewish bible the laws and teachings. Another book is Tanakh, the old testament and new testament.
Religious Holidays:
Days of Awe or the Days of Repentance. the concept that God has books that he writes their names in, writing down who will live and who will die, who will have a good life and who will have a bad life. That goes on all ten day but it depends on their deeds during the Days of Awe. Hanukkah is the most celebrated American Jewish holiday. It means Rededication.They live by God's commandments. Hanukkah begins every year on the 25th of the Hebrew month of "Kislev" or December.
Rituals:
Bar/Bat Mitzvah is when a Jewish boy automatically becomes Bar Mitzvah when he turns 13 years old, and a girl(Bat Mitzvah) at age 12 because it is known that a female matures earlier than a male. its the celebration of them becoming a man or a woman, just as their bodies are growing and changing, so their souls are growing and changing also. Other rituals are Death, Marriage, Divorce, and Mourning is Between death and burial, First three days following burial (visitors are sometimes discouraged to visit during this time since the loss is still too fresh.) Shiva seven-day mourning period after the burial (this includes the first three days.) Shloshim -- 30 days following burial (this includes shiva.) The mourner slowly emerges back into society.Twelve-month period (includes shloshim) life becomes more routine.
Particular Clothing:
In the photo to the right is a Tallit Katan. Which is developed to allow them to fulfill the commandment given in the Torah. The tallit can be made of any fabric except a mixture of wool and linen interwoven which is banned by the Torah.
Hierarchy:
The Rabbi(teacher of Torah) is on the top. A president and council after the Rabbi. Then the rest of the people in the community.