WHAT IS JUDAISM?

Just to let everyone know that The Star of David is not a negative symbol!

INTRO:
What is Judaism? Judaism is one of the world's largest religions today. It has a total of 14 million people who identify themselves as jewish.

FOUNDER:
Judaism was founded by a man named Abraham, who was actually desended from Noah, and was sent by god.

DATE AND PLACE FOUNDED: It was founded in Mesopotamia c. 1300 BC. Some major places that has judaism is found are Israel, Europe, And the U.S.A.

HOLY BOOKS/TEXTS: They have a couple important holy books, but one main one, The Tanakh with the Talmud.

RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS: Some religious holidays of theirs is Rosh Hash Anqh: (Jewish New Year), Yom Kippur: (Day of Atonement), Sukkot: (Festivals of Booths), Hannukah, Tu B'Shevat: (New Year of trees), Purim, and Pesach: (passover.) Wow those are a lot of confusing names for those holidays!! For example, Sukkot, or Festival of Booths, is where they celebrate feasting. Just like how we celebrate Thanksgiving.

RITUALS AND CUSTOMS: They also have rituals and customs like the Birth and Naming Ceremonies, Brit Nilah (which means circumsision,) Redemption of the Firstborn, Coming of Age, Jewish Marriage, Divorce, Death Rituals, and Mourning.

DRESS AND CLOTHING STYLE: What they wear are long sidelocks, and black clothing. Men are not allowed to shave or trim their beards. It is not permitted. Women must, like other religions cover up their bodies.

HIERARCHY/ORGANIZATION: The hierarchy or organization of the social life is based on your home life. First comes the Rabbis'(they are religious teachers), then the High Priest(someone who is the highest reverend), and after that the Sanhedrin(are a group of judges), and probably peasants and such. Judaism is actually a cool and interesting religion to me and I wish I could've found out just a little more! I'm going to give you this link ("http://www.religionfacts.com) so you can do some research and learn a little more about Judaism.