JUDIASM

YARMULKES

• Jewish men wear yarmulkes on their heads
• Also called a kippah
• Most Jews cover their heads when they pray
• They see it as a sign of devotion

WOMEN CLOTHING

• Women cover their heads with scarves or hats.
• Sign of respect

JEWISH HOLIDAYS

• Hanukkah
• Rosh Hashanah
• Yom Kippur
• Passover

PASSOVER

• One of the most important religious festivals
• Celebration of the freeing of the children of Israel
• Celebrations last for 7 or 8 days.
• The Seder meal is the highlight of Passover
• They use special plates and utensils.

YOM KIPPUR

• The Day of Atonement
• Most sacred and solemn day of the year
• They do not eat or drink for 25 hours
• They do not wear perfume or bathe
• They spend time in the synagogue on this day

SABBATH

• Jewish holy day
• Lasts 25 hours (Friday- Saturday)
• God commanded them to keep the Sabbath holy
• Often called Shabbat (means rest)
• Candles are lit and they drink wine.

BELIEFS

• They believe in one God
• Bring holiness into every aspect of their lives
• They keep God's laws
• Believe that God does not have a body
• Believe that only God created the universe

ANIMALS

• They are part of gods creation
• They should be treated with compassion.
• Jews are allowed to use them for food and clothing
• Jews are not allowed to hunt as a sport.
• They can only eat meat that has been approved

JEWISH FOOD

• Dietary Laws influence recipes
• Some foods associated with certain holidays
• Challah is special bread used for the Sabbath
• A knish is a type of stuffed dumpling

WEDDING RITES

• Bride and groom fast
• Wedding ceremony must be under a rabbi's supervision
• Special ceremony before wedding called ufruf.
• Wedding Ceremony ends with breaking of a glass by the groom
• Weddings take place in a synongugue.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• jewfaq.org
• bbc.co.uk
• all information came from these websites