JudaismAPD4

= Judaism =

History of Judaism
===** Jews believe that __Abraham__ founded Judaism in around 2,000 B.C.E. It started in Jerusalem, Israel. It is one of the oldest, largest religion in the world. The most populated countries with Jews living in it are Israel and the United States. Israel is where Judaism was started. Other countries Judaism is practiced in are Germany, South America, Belgium, and Canada. Since the Holocaust, Jews haven't lived in Europe that much. **===

Beliefs
===** Jews believe in many religious things about their God. Some believe that God created all creatures and He makes everything. Also, they believe God will never die, for He is an everlasting spirit. They also believe God comes in many forms. Heaven, a place where Jews believe they go when they die, is another belief of Judaism. It is said that Abraham had a vision of an angel coming to him and telling him to convert people to Judaism. **===

** S ** piritual Places
=== The spiritual places of Judaism are __synagogues__, much like churches. Here, Jews come to pray. They can do this by being alone, being in a group, or being with their families. Jews can also set up shrines in their own homes. ===

Sacred Writings
===** Jews have a very old, holy book called the __Torah.__ This book keeps track of all the history,beliefs,pictures and old writings of Judaism. Many Jews have them in their houses and inside of the synagogues. Is written in Arabic. The __Ten Commandments__ are sacred laws laid down by God that almost all of the Jews follow. The most important one is to always believe there is one God, and He is the only one they should worship. **===