Judaism

teachings conveyed by Moses in the first five books of the Bible.

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"prophets". They speak for God/bring a message to the people. E.g. Isaiah, Jeremiah. Calls the people to repentance (return to following the Torah).

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"writings". E.g. Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Song of Songs. Praises, prayers, questions, doubts.

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contains the story of Israel's enslavement in Egypt, God's call to Moses to lead his people out of Egypt, Pharaoh's stubborn resistance, and the Israelites' escape through the parted waters of the Red Sea.

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the celebration of the escape of the Hebrews from Egyptian slavery.

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day of Atonement, the holiest day of the year.

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seventh day of the week, from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday, to be kept holy.

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statement of faith from Deuteronomy 6 that begins "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one."

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Jews demonstrate their reverence for God in a simple way, by wearing a skullcap called a kippah.

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egg-rich yeast-leavened bread that is usually braided or twisted before baking and is traditionally eaten by Jews on the Sabbath and holidays.

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