Judaism has about 13 million followers throughout the world, mostly in USA and Israel.

Judaism originated in the Middle East

Moses was the main founder of Judaism

Abraham

One God

God makes promises to Abraham

What does Abraham do?

Abraham is blessed to have a son in old age

One day God told Abraham to take his son Isaac, and to journey into the land of Mount Moriah. There he was to build an altar and offer Isaac as a sacrifice.

Abraham built an alter to sacrifice his son

Jews believe that there is only one God.

The most holy Jewish book is the Torah

The Torah, together with the Talmud (commentary on the Torah), give the Jewish people rules for everyday life.

Jews worship in Synagogues

Shabbat (The Sabbath)

Shabbat starts on Friday evening and ends at sunset on Saturday.

Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) is one of the most important festivals in the Jewish year.

The story of the Passover

10 Plagues

Why the festival is called Passover

How Passover is celebrated today

Cleaning Houses

Seder Plate

On the table

What is drunk

Who takes part

Rosh Hashanah

It commemorates the creation of the world.

t's a time for people to think about their priorities in life and to reflect on what has been achieved in the past year.

It's a chance for Jews to ask questions about their actions throughout the year.

After the service a special meal is eaten at home, including:

Yom Kippur is the most sacred and solemn day in the Jewish calendar.

Getting ready for Yom Kippur

What happens on Yom Kippur?

In the Synagogue

On Yom Kippur

The story of Hanukkah

Jar of oil

How is Hanukkah celebrated today?