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Info About Judaism

Judaism is the oldest of the monotheistic faiths. Judaism's holy writings reveal how God has been present with them throughout their history. These writings are known as the Torah, specifically the five books of Moses.

Star Of David, Why?

The Magen David (shield of David, or as it is more commonly known, the Star of David) is the symbol most commonly associated with Judaism today, but it is actually a relatively new Jewish symbol. It is supposed to represent the shape of King David's shield (or perhaps the emblem on it), but there is really no support for that claim in any early rabbinic literature. In fact, the symbol is so rare in early Jewish literature and artwork that art dealers suspect forgery if they find the symbol in early works.

Abrahamic religion

Judaism is one of three Abrahamic religions -- faiths which recognize Abraham as a Patriarch.

DESCRIPTION OF JUDAISM ,WHEN DID IT START

Circa 2000 BCE, the G-d of the ancient Israelites established a divine covenant with Abraham, making him the patriarch of many nations. The term Abrahamic Religions is derived from his name.

How Many JEWS Are There

There are currently about 18 million Jews throughout the world. They are mainly concentrated in North America (about 7 million) and Israel (about 4.5 million).

Jewish Texts

--The Tanakh corresponds to the Jewish Scriptures, (often referred to as the Old Testament by Christians). It is composed of three groups of books: --The Torah (aka Pentateuch): Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. --The Nevi'im: Joshua, Judges, Samuel (2), Kings (2), Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zachariah, and MalachiIsaiah. --The Ketuvim, the "Writings" including Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, Ruth, Esther, Lamentations, Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, Chronicles (2).

date founded, place founded, founder

--date founded c. 1300 BC --place founded Mesopotamia --founder Abraham

Hoildays

--This year (2006) Purim begins at sundown on the 24th of March (you missed it). --As the Jewish day begins at sundown the night before, for the year 2006, the first night of Passover will be April 23rd (you missed it). --Shavuot is celebrated on June 12th, 2006*.(you missed this one too) *(Begins at sundown).

HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU THINK ARE JEWS

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