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

History of Hanuka

• The Jews had a very important Temple in Jerusalem > but the Seleucid stole it. 
  
• 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.

What do you know about Easter?

Did you celebrate Easter? If so, how?

Judaism

1.1 History of Judaism

Jesus of Nazareth

• Jesus Christ is believed to be the son of God
• Jesus was crucified by the Romans on Good Friday and buried in a tomb by Joseph
• 3rd day of crucifixion (Easter Sunday)> Jesus rose from the dead, celebrating victory over sin and death 
• Easter > symbol of eternal life and the promise of salvation through Jesus Christ

Judaism

1.1 History of Judaism

Easter Sunday

• Easter is the most important holiday for Christians
• Easter Vigil > special service on the evening before Easter Sunday
• Easter Sunday Service > special service on Easter Sunday
• Easter eggs > symbolizes new life and rebirth
• But not the Easter bunny!

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: April 12th (NEXT WEEK)

Christianity: May 16th

Islam: June 13th

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.