Jewish beliefs

1.     What language do the Jewish people speak?

Hebrew

2.     How do the Jewish people read Hebrew?

From Right to Left

3.     Why is Israel important to the Jewish People?

Because it is the Promised Land to ourfather by God. (Many commandments cannot be kept outside of Israel.)

4.     When was the present state of Israel formed?

 After WWII, 1948

5.     What makes it unique in the world?

Only Jewish state in the world, surrounded by Arabic countries.

6.     Who is the chosen prophet in Judaism?

 Moses (led the Jews out of slavery)

7.     What do the Jews believe God thinks of their people?

That they are the Chosen People by God because they were chosen to create recognition within one God only to the world.

8.     Why do the Jewish people not celebrate Christmas?

Because they do not believe that Jesus is the Messiah.

9.     What festival do they celebrate instead?

Hanukah

10.What event is celebrated at this festival and what is the significance of the number 8?

The victory of the Maccabeus over the Syrian-Greek rulers of Jerusalem. The number 8 is significant because Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days because the candle was lit for eight days.

11.What is the name of the sacred text of the Jewish people?

The Torah

12.How is their text similar to the Christian Bible?

The first five books are the same.

13.How many commandments do the Jewish people have to follow?

There are 613 commandments in the Torah to be followed by Jews.

14.What is the name of the leader of a Jewish religion?

Rabbi

15.What is a Talis?

A Jewish prayer shawl, worn over the outer clothes during morning prayers, weekdays and holidays.

16.What is a Tefilin?

Boxes containing Biblical verses (from the Torah), worn by observant Jews during morning prayer services starting at the ages of 13.

17.What is a Kippah?

A skullcap required to be worn by Jewish men in order to cover their heads as a sign of respect and reverence for God when praying, studying Torah, saying a blessing or entering a synagogue.

18. What is the word used to describe the food Jewish people can eat?

Kosher.

19. Where is the only Kosher Mc Donald’s?

Israel and Argentina.

20.Why is a Cheese burger not Kosher?

Because dairy and meat should not be eaten together.