Jewish holidays

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Judaism

1.2 Jewish holidays

What you can explain /  do after this lesson

• What  Hanuka is
• Why the Jews celebrate Hanuka
• Explain what the Pesach is
• Why we celebrate Easter 

What do you remember about Moses?

Judaism

1.1 History of Judaism

King David

• Abraham's descendants form a city in Caanan
• But = unruly, in need of a king
• King David is one of the most important historical figures in judaism

1. He is seen as the ideal king > establishing Jerusalem
2. Covenant with god > reign will last for forever
3. The Messiah > will come from David's lineage
4. Symbol of Jews > Star of David 

Judaism

1.1 History of Judaism

History of Hanuka

• The Jews had a very important Temple in Jerusalem > but the Seleucid stole it.  
  
• Torah was forbidden, circumcisions were reverted  and the temple was destroyed 
• Rebels chased the Seleucids away and started to rededicate the Temple 

• Relight the Menorah > lasted for eight days

• Eventually the Romans destroyed the Temple > Wailing Wall

Judaism

1.1 History of Judaism

Hanuka

• Hanuka is the feast of light, normally celebrated close to Christmas.
  
• It is celebrated for eight days by lighting the Menorah > one candle each day!
• Jews eat food fried in oil, recite blessings, exchange gifts, sing songs and attend special services

Judaism

1.1 History of Judaism

Other traditions 

• The Kippah (Keppeltje) is the traditional Jewish cap often seen. When you go to the Synagogue (Jewish church) you have to cover your head.
  
• The Talmud is a religious book, with collected questions and answers about the Faith.

Judaism

1.1 History of Judaism

Poster portfolio

• For each religion you will have to make a poster with all the important information of that religion
• Each month you will hand in one of the posters
• All your posters combined will form your first grade for MSC (3x)
• The second grade is for a test
  
  

Judaism

1.1 History of Judaism

What needs to be on your poster?

I want you to answer the following questions:

• What is the god called?
• Who are important figures in this religion and why?
• What is the holy book of this religion?
• Which religious holidays are there and what do they celebrate on this holiday?
• In which countries can you find this religion?
• What is the tempel called and what does it look like?
• What is the most important belief within this religion?
• What are the rituals within this religion?
• What customs does this religion have in modern day life?
• What do you admire from this religion?

You will write a short essay answering these questions and using your answers you will need to make a poster.

On your poster you will show the most important information, accentuated by pictures, illustrations or drawings.