Judaism the Covenant in Practice ppt.pptx

Introduction to World Religions_ Judaism

1. JUDAISM: THE COVENANT IN PRACTICE

2. WHAT IS A COVENANT? A covenant is an agreement between two people . An agreement who make binding promises to each other and work together to reach a common goal. It define obligations and commitment, but they are different from a contract because they are relational and personal.

3. Religious (observant) Jews Observant Jews refrain from work and commerce, and devote time to rest, prayer, religious study, and festive meals with family and friends. Some observant Jewish people may have specific requirements regarding their dress. Some Jewish men cover their heads with a yarmulke, kappel or kippa (‘skullcap’). Some observant Jewish women will wish to dress modestly, which may include not wearing trousers, short skirts or short sleeves. Some married Jewish women will also cover their hair, with a scarf, hat or wig.
Observant Jewish people pray three times a day, in the morning, in the afternoon and in the evening. This can take place in a variety of locations including the workplace.

4. Religious (observant) Jewish

5. Cultural (non-observant) Jews It is important to remember not all Jewish people practice the same level of religious observance so each of their requests should be dealt with on a case by case basis, as what is suitable for one individual may not be suitable for another. • Not careful in observing religious rites, laws, and customs a nonobservant Jew “Ethnic Jew” is sometimes used to distinguish non-practicing from practicing (religious) Jews. Other terms include non-observant Jew, non-religious Jew, non-practicing Jew, and secular Jew. The term may also refer to Jews who do not practice the religion of Judaism.

6. Cultural (non-observant) Jewish

7. The Most Important Dual Covenants of Judaism: A covenant made to Moses that established a law-based relationship between God and the Jewish people in the form of the Ten Commandments. A previous or an everlasting covenant to Abraham that established the Israelites as God’s chosen people and provides one of the first examples of Jewish religious obligation.

8. A religious covenant was made to Moses and the Israelites on Mount Sinai shortly after they fled Egypt. This covenant established a law-based relationship in the form of the Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments were to be the building blocks of Jewish religious practice and law. It speaks of both love for God and love for fellow man. Covenant of Judaism

9. ARK OF THE COVENANT In the Hebrew Bible, the Ark of the Covenant is the large golden chest that carries the tablets the Ten Commandments were written on. In addition to it’s physical attributes, it was also imbued with mystical and spiritual significance. Some Jews thought it contained the presence of Yahweh, the God of the Israelites. Jewish tradition maintains that the Ark disappeared during the Babylonian sack of Jerusalem in 586 BCE and there are no reliable records of the Ark’s whereabouts after this date.

10. The first and everlasting covenant that was made to Abraham (the founder of Jerusalem). Abraham was the first person to introduce the idea of monotheism before the people worshipped many God’s. This covenant is a promise that God made with Abraham. According to the covenant, God would offer protection and land to Abraham and his descendants, but they must follow the path of God. With this covenant many Jews see their relationship with God as a covenant, or an agreement. The earthly sign of God’s covenant with Abraham is the Jewish practice of male circumcision. Covenant of Judaism

11. Summary The two covenants proved that God had a special affinity with the Jewish people. In Judaism, God is seen as one who is not aloof, but is active in everyday life. The covenant in the form of the Ten Commandments provides the ethical guidelines for the nation of Israel, while the covenant to Abraham provides one of the first example of Jewish religious obligation. The relationship between God and human is intimate; God is seen as the provider and the source of everlasting faithful love.