Judaism 1.1 Who are the Jews?

• Levensbeschouwing
• Godsdienst
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Learning goals

At the end of this lesson you know some basic facts about Jews & Judaism.

Practice understanding English text.

Judaism, what do we know?

Write or draw as much as you know about Judaism.

Judaism (jodendom)

Important words

Jews = 

Jewish = 

Founder = someone who started something

Capital = city of the government of a country

Prayer =

to obey =  

Write these words & meanings in your notebook.

Judaism

Jews

Secular

Orthodox

(strict)

Progressive

(modern)

don't follow the religion

Judaism

Jews

Secular

Orthodox

(strict)

Progressive

(modern)

don't follow the religion

Your mother

Let's practice!

You will get a worksheet with activities for Havo and for Vwo.

Help each other in groups of 2-3.

Time: 25 minutes.

More help? Ask your teacher! 

Religion

Monotheism

Polytheism

Atheism

Sleep de zinnen naar waar (true) of niet waar (false).

True

False

Judaism is polytheistic.

The founder of Judaism was Noah.

Not all Jews are the same.

Most Jews live in Italy.

The symbol of Judaism is the Star of David

Jews worship in a synagogue

The Jewish holy book is the Quran.

Jews try to obey God.

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Important words

Jews

Judaism

Founder

To obey

Prayer