Belief and Practice

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Belief and practice of Jews
Anne Barry-Murphy
Flashcards by Anne Barry-Murphy, updated more than 1 year ago
Anne Barry-Murphy
Created by Anne Barry-Murphy over 7 years ago
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Belief & Practice A belief is something I hold to be true and it will influence my actions
Creed/ethic Summary of a religions deeply held beliefs and moral principals (rules for behaviour)
Example of the nearest thing to a creed in Judaism The Shema Said twice daily, morning & evening
Jews believe 1. In one God 2. That they are God's chosen people 3. God made a covenant with Abraham & Moses and they must be faithful to it 4. God gave Moses the Torah to help them live good and holy lives
Practice Customs and rituals that show a person's religious faith
Daily rituals 1. Saying the Shema 2. Wearing the tefillin 3. Touching the mezuzah (containing the Shema) on the doorframe of their homes
Weekly ritual Celebration of the Sabbath on Saturday (from sundown on Friday to sundown on Saturday)
Yearly celebrations Passover (Exodus from Egypt) Hannukah (marking victory over foreign powers)
Life changing ceremonies Circumcision Bar-mitzvah & Bat-mitzvah Wedding ceremonies Death & mourning rituals
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