The questions come from the Clickview movie called - Behind the News, Religion, that we watched in class.
Jewish people read Hebrew
How do the Jewish people read Hebrew?
It is read from Right to left
Why is Israel important to the Jewish People?
Israel is important to the Jewish people because it was the Promised Land, promised to Abraham and Moses by God.
When was the present state of Israel formed?
After World War 2, in 1948.
What makes it unique in the world?
Israel is the only Jewish state in the world
Who is the chosen prophet of Judaism?
Moses is the chosen prophet
What do the Jews believe God thinks of their people? How do the three main religions differ in their view of Jesus?
They believe God thinks they are the Chosen people who have a special covenant with God
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tianity, Judaism and Islam differ in their view of Jesus. In Judaism it is believed that Jesus was not the Messiah, in Christianity it was believed that Jesus was the peoples saviour.
tianity, Judaism and Islam differ in their view of Jesus. In Judaism it is believed that Jesus was not the Messiah, in Christianity it was believed that Jesus was the peoples saviour.Why do the Jewish people not celebrate Christmas?
Jewish people do no celebrate Christmas because Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ the saviour and the Jewish do not believe Jesus was the saviour/Messiah.
What festival do they celebrate instead? Hannukah, also known as the 'Festival of Lights'.
What event is celebrated at this festival and what is the significance of the number 8? It celebrates the rededication of the Holy temple.
The number 8 is significant because the after Greek soldiers seized the Jewish temple in 168 B.C.E it was regained and then cleansed by burning ritual oil for 8 days. It was said that the oil they had would only last 1 day, but miraculously it lasted the full 8 days.
The Torah is the sacred jewish text
How is their text similar to the Christian Bible?
The torah is the same as the Old testament of the Christian bible
How many commandments do the Jewish people have to follow?
613 commandments
What is the name of the leader of a Jewish religion?
A rabbi
What is a Talis?
A Jewish prayer scroll.
What is a Tefilin?
Small prayer boxes bound to the head and arms during prayer. They contain of parchment inscribed with verses from the Torah
What is a Kippah?
A jewish skull cap
What is the word used to describe the food Jewish people can eat?
Kosher. It is food that conforms to the regulations of the Jewish Law.
Where is the only Kosher Mc Donalds?
Israel and Buenos Aires.
Why is a Cheese burger not Kosher?
Because Jews can't have dairy and meat together.
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