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=Period 5= =http://www.sacred-destinations.com/israel/jerusalem-jewish-sites.htm= http://www.zionism-israel.com/his/Jerusalem_history.htm

= **RESEARCH GUIDE: JUDAISM** = **1. What are the religion's followers called?** Jew's a. The Tenakh- Has 39 books.
 * 2. Religious Text:** (What is it made up of? Give a short explanation.)

b. The Torah-The entire body of jewish religion, law. First 5 book of Tenkh.

c. The Nevi’im- 21 books of the prophet

d. The Ketuvi’im-13 books of writing

a. Yom Kippur- It is the tenth day of tishri. Most jewish people usually refrain from work or fast.
 * 3. Special Days:** (What are they celebrating? Are there any special activities?)

b. Rosh Hashanah- It is the jewish new year. Day which year number changes.

c. Passover-It is the day where hebrews were liberated from slavery.

d. Hannukah-It is jewish version of christmas, it last seven days.

Abraham-He was the first to teach the idea that there was only one God.
 * 4. Person:** (What was this person's role?)

Jerusalem- A national center since ancient times where all jewish people gather and that is also where the walling wall is located.
 * 5. Sacred Sites:** (Where is this site and why is this site special?)

a. Reform-It is the most liberal expression of judaism it is found in America mostly.
 * 6. Major Branches:** (what are the differences in beliefs and actions between these sects?)

b. Conservative-More modern sect that seeks to avoid the extremes of Orthodox.

c. Orthodox- It is the most traditional expression of Judaism they belive in the entire Torah

It is most commonly found in North America. But it makes up 22% of the world
 * 7. Primarily Located in the following countries:** (give numbers/percentages if available)

a.the 13 articles of faith b.God c. The Messiah D. Human Nature E. After life
 * 8. Core Beliefs:** (What are the central ideas to the religion?