Judaism

The Number of followers

• The number of followers this religion has is about 14 million Jews.

Where and When?

• Judaism originated about 5,000 years ago, 1800 B.C.E.
• This religion originated in Isreal.

Worship

• Jews worship at a synagogue.
• The specific day of worship is Sabbath (Sunday). 

Important figures in the faith

• Adonai, their god.
• Abraham, the first ever Jew or the father of Judaism.

Symbols

• The Star of David, it is a symbol of Jewish identidy.

Hanukkah-Holy Days

• Each year late November to early December Jews celebrate  Hanukkah. 
• They celebrate with lighting candles on a menorah.  
• Playing games such as the dreidel game, and eating foods such as Latkes.   

Rosh Hashanah- Holy Days

• This Holy Day is the Jewish new year.
• his Holy Day starts on the first day of Tishrei or Autumn.
• Rosh Hashanah is celebrated with praying in a synagogue.
• Jews also celebrate by playing a musical instrument called a Shafar.

Important Practices

• Many Jews say this prayer daily-
• "Hear o Israel the Lord is our God the Lord is One."
• Also most Jews pray in a congregation or gathering 3 times a day.

Important Beliefs

• Jews believe in only one god.
• They also believe in Rambam's 13 principles of faith.
• Rambam is one of the greatest rabbis.