Beliefs/Teachings
Jews believe there is only One God. Their God is usually beyond our ability to often, but God is nevertheless present in our everyday lives. How individual Jews choose to understand this manifestation of the divine varies. Some connect with God through prayer, others see the divine in the majesty of the natural world, others may not think about God on a daily basis. Each individual's relationship with God is unique and personal. Judaism teaches that every person (Jewish and non-Jewish) was created "b'tzelem Elohim," which is Hebrew for "in the image of God." For this reason every person is equally important and has an infinite potential to do good in the world. People have the freewill to make choices in their lives and each of us is responsible for the consequences of those choices.The Torah is Judaism's most important text. It contains stories and commandments that teach us about life and death. It contains the 10 Commandments as well as the 613 commandments . All Jews consider the 10 Commandments to be the most important commandments in the Torah.The Torah tells us that the Land of Israel was part of the covenant made between God and the Jewish People at Mount Sinai. However, there is no one view of Israel among modern day Jews. Some strongly support Israel, while others feel conflicted by the politics of the region. The only thing that can be said across the board is that Israel is part of every Jew's worldview, in one way or another.Judaism teaches that one day a Messiah (a person from God) will unite the world and bring peace to humanity. The concept of the Messiah is not a central part of every Jew's belief system, but tradition does teach that the Messiah will be descended from the family of King David. They do not think that Jesus is the Messiah, though.
Important People***
Jesus
Jesus is said to be a Jewish teacher who used tales to illustrate important ethical ideas. Main sources of inforation that include Jesus' life are the Gospels of the New Testament by; Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. He is often referred to Jesus Christ, "Christ" as a Greek Title meaning the "Anointed One" corresponding to the Hebrew "Messiah". Christmas is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Jesus is said to be a Jewish teacher who used tales to illustrate important ethical ideas. Main sources of inforation that include Jesus' life are the Gospels of the New Testament by; Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. He is often referred to Jesus Christ, "Christ" as a Greek Title meaning the "Anointed One" corresponding to the Hebrew "Messiah". Christmas is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Abraham
Abraham is believed to live at about 1500 BC. He is considers a role model for rejecting to worship idols. Abraham is the founding father of the Israelites whom God had chosen to bless. He is a well-known figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (they are sometimes referred to the "Abrahamic religions' since Abraham is in their Holy books and plays a role in their beliefs).
Abraham is believed to live at about 1500 BC. He is considers a role model for rejecting to worship idols. Abraham is the founding father of the Israelites whom God had chosen to bless. He is a well-known figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (they are sometimes referred to the "Abrahamic religions' since Abraham is in their Holy books and plays a role in their beliefs).
Moses
Moses is said to be born in 1391 BC and die in 1271 BC. He is the leader who brought the Israelites out of slavery in ancient Egypt and give them the Ten Commandments. The Commandments are a list of moral and religious rule that were written by G-d and given to Moses on Mount Sinai as two stone tablets. They are mentioned in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Moses was the one to ask the Israelites to eat the unleavened flat bread as a way to celebrate their freedom every year during passover.
Moses is said to be born in 1391 BC and die in 1271 BC. He is the leader who brought the Israelites out of slavery in ancient Egypt and give them the Ten Commandments. The Commandments are a list of moral and religious rule that were written by G-d and given to Moses on Mount Sinai as two stone tablets. They are mentioned in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Moses was the one to ask the Israelites to eat the unleavened flat bread as a way to celebrate their freedom every year during passover.
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein was a scientist born in Germany. Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity challenged the concepts about space and time that had been established over two centuries earlier by Isaac Newton. He is most famous for his formulation of the special and general theories of relativity, specifically for his formula of the relationship between mass and energy:
E = mc2
Albert Einstein was a scientist born in Germany. Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity challenged the concepts about space and time that had been established over two centuries earlier by Isaac Newton. He is most famous for his formulation of the special and general theories of relativity, specifically for his formula of the relationship between mass and energy:
E = mc2
Marc Chagall
Marc Chagall was a Jewish painter born in Vitebsk, Belarus. He was the oldest of nine children. Chagal started studying painting in 1906 and moved to St. Petersburg one year later. He lived for a few years in Paris in order to be near the art community of the Montparnasse district, but returned to Vitebsk in 1914. After the Russian revolution, he moved to Moscow in 1920 and back to Paris in 1923 where he became a French citizen. The memories of his Jewish upbringing and Biblical themes reflecting his Jewish heritage are portrayed in many of his paintings. He is associated with the modern movements after impressionism. Chagall died at the age of 97 in Saint-Paul de Vence, France.
Marc Chagall was a Jewish painter born in Vitebsk, Belarus. He was the oldest of nine children. Chagal started studying painting in 1906 and moved to St. Petersburg one year later. He lived for a few years in Paris in order to be near the art community of the Montparnasse district, but returned to Vitebsk in 1914. After the Russian revolution, he moved to Moscow in 1920 and back to Paris in 1923 where he became a French citizen. The memories of his Jewish upbringing and Biblical themes reflecting his Jewish heritage are portrayed in many of his paintings. He is associated with the modern movements after impressionism. Chagall died at the age of 97 in Saint-Paul de Vence, France.