Week 8 10/17 - 10/21

Monday - was another work day on our religion project 

Tuesday - Presented our videos 

Wednesday - Watched the videos 

Thursday - watched the last video 

Judaism 

  • Judaism is a monotheistic and the first major monotheistic religion in history.
  • Some believe Judaism dated back to Adam and eve. 
  • Many historians say that is was established around 1800 B.C. as part of a covenant between God and Abraham. 
    • Abraham would leave Ur (Babylonia) and go to Canaan (Israel).
    • He would be blessed with many sons and his family would be given Israel.  
    • Moses led the Jews out of Egypt (slavery) around 1500 BC.
  • The Torah is the first five books of the bible an contains the laws and teaching of Judaism. 
  • The ten commandment are the foundation of Judaism. 
  • The Sabbath is observed as a day of rest, starting at sundown on Friday evening.
  • 2.6% of U.S. adults identify as Jewish.

Friday - No School 

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