Judaism and the Jewish People

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The Origins of Judaism
Seat work
Students will quietly enter the room, find your seats and
discuss your three sticky notes on pages 176-181 with
your row group.



Central Question:
How did Judaism affect the way in which the Jews act
and think about the past? (1.5d)
The Origins of Judaism
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The Teachings of Judaism

The Hebrew Bible is the basis of Jewish
teaching and practice.

Jewish people give special importance to
studying and understanding Gods laws.

The teachings of Judaism deal with how
people should relate to God and to one
another.


Key Ideas
Judaism and the Jewish People
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The Teachings of Judaism

How was the Israelites idea of God different
from that of neighboring peoples?

According to the basic teaching of
ethical monotheism, what does God want?

Why is ethical monotheism
the most important teaching of Judaism?
Basic Teachings
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The Teachings of Judaism

Jewish peoples beliefs require them to help
others.

Jewish efforts to fight discrimination have
influenced modern thinking on human rights.
Love for Others
Judaism and the Jewish People
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The Teachings of Judaism

The Sabbath is a Jewish day of rest.

Jewish beliefs stress study and prayer.

Jews feel closely tied to the Land of Israel,
because they believe it is the land God
promised to Abraham.
Other Key Teachings