Quinn Taylor
Grade 7 Informative Paper
Mrs. Rindfleisch
May 8, 2017
Outline
Introduction
Judaism is a monotheistic religion that doesn’t believe in Jesus or the Holy Spirit.
Jews only believe a fraction of what Christians do and I’m here to show the differences.
Background Information
Origin of Judaism
Judaism was formed in Canaan in 2000 BCE. B. Founder of Judaism
Jews believe Moses founded Judaism.
Teachings
Main Teachings and Rituals
Jews believe in 1 God and that they will be resurrected. Variations
There are 3 varieties of Jews: Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox
Key Events
Holidays
Hanukkah is an 8-day celebration with gifting presents like Christmas.
Christianity vs. Judaism
Christianity …show more content…
They don’t put any disgrace to God’s name, and it is a work righteous religion. After they die they believe they will be resurrected. They don’t have any rituals in the religion, but they do go worship in the synagogue. They believe in the Torah and no other documents.
There are three different types of Jews: Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform. Orthodox Jews believe everything in the Torah. They still keep all of its laws and teachings. Conservative Jews don’t discard or change tradition like Reform Jews but don’t think tradition is immutable like orthodox Jews. They are in between. Reform Jews do what is in the religion, but change different aspects and are looser on keeping the laws.
There are many key events in Judaism. One main holiday is Hanukkah. It is a celebration when they give presents to each other for 8 days. Yom Kippur is another event. Yom Kippur is a whole day with no food and just worship and praise to God. The last is Passover. Passover is a meal and celebration for the Israelite …show more content…
Jews believe and celebrate Hanukkah. Hanukkah is never listed anywhere in the bible. Judaism is a work righteous religion, but in the Bible, it says to get to heaven you have to believe in Jesus Christ as your Savior to get to heaven.
As you have read I have shown you the differences between Judaism and Christianity. I am thankful that I have been born in a Christian household and go to a Christian school. I am glad that God has sent his Son to die for me so that I will one day go to heaven and live with him in his