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Judaism

=History of Judaism=

The founder of Judaism was Abraham. It was founded about 4,000 years ago in Jerusalem. It is a older religion but not the oldest. Judaism had kings and high priests but now they don't have a single leader but have rabbis. There place of worship is a synagogue. Every synagogue has a rabbi. This religion began in Isreal over 4,000 years ago. It is practiced all over the world.

=Main Beliefs of Judaism=

Jews believe in one God. They also follow the 10 Commandments. The 10 Commandments are rules that include no stealing and no murdering. God gave Moses the 10 Commandments because people were being bad so they were for them to be good. The Jewish religous book is called the Torah. The Torah is full of stories with messages. = = =Teachings of Judaism=

The Jewish holy book is called the Torah. It is a book used in synagogues and is filled with the teachings of God. They believe in one God named God. They also beleive

=Religious Practices=

Jews go to synagogues to pray ever Saturday which is there holy day. Some Jews go more often though. They read the torah and pray.

=Religious Holidays=

One Jewish holiday is Hanukkah which is a holiday because an oil lamp with a days worth of oil burned for eight straight days. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. Also Pesack or Passover is a holiday where every one eats and has fun. It is on the fifteenth day of a month.

=Symbols=

Star of David