Comparison chart of the branches |
Orthodox Judaism
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Orthodox vs. other Branches
Orthodox Judaism continues the traditional Jewish beliefs and way of life. Orthodox Jews believe that God revealed the laws of the Torah and the Talmud directly to Moses on Mount Sinai. They strictly follow all traditional Jewish laws and pray three times daily. Men wear hats called yarmulkas or kipot at all times as a sign of respect to God. On the other hand, Reform Jews question traditional beliefs and feel that Jewish rituals are not obligations and can be decided by humans. Also, they believe that the laws of the Talmud are human creation rather than divine creation. Like Reform Jews, Conservative Jews also believe that Jewish practices can be changed. The main difference between Orthodox Jews and the other branches of Judaism is whether they follow traditional beliefs.
Demographics
In America, about 10% of the five million Jews are Orthodox. There are about two million Orthodox Jews in the world.
Percentages of the sects of Judaism in the world (2007) |
Differences between Religions
Judaism differs from Christianity and Islam by the prophet, scripture, sects or branches, holy city, perspective on Jesus, house of worship, and the main day of worship.
Where the religions are located |
- The prophet
- Judaism: Moses
- Christianity: Jesus Christ
- Islam: Muhammad
- The scripture
- Judaism: Torah
- Christianity: Bible
- Islam: Qur'an
- The sects or branches
- Judaism: Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox
- Christianity: Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant
- Islam: Sunni and Shia
- Holy city
- Judaism: Jerusalem
- Christianity: Jerusalem
- Islam: Mecca
- Perspective on Jesus
- Judaism: not the Messiah
- Christianity: son of God
- Islam: prophet before Muhammad, highly respected
- House of worship
- Judaism: Synagogue
- Christianity: Church or Cathedral
- Islam: Mosque
- Main day of worship
- Judaism: Saturday
- Christianity: Sunday
- Islam: Friday
Development of Orthodox Judaism
Star of David |
Friday, February 3, 2012
Traditions and Rituals
The traditions and rituals are Brit Hayyim, Bar Mitzvah, and Kiddushin.
- Brit Hayyim is a naming ceremony for baby girls which takes place on the eighth day of life.
- Bar Mitzvah is a ceremony for thirteen year old boys which marks the boy's entry into the community as an adult.
- Kiddushin is a Jewish marriage ceremony that takes place under a huppah and includes the ritual of breaking of a glass underfoot.
Bar Mitzvah cake |
Holy Book and Holy Days
Orthodox Judaism followers use the Torah as their holy book. The holy days include Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur.
http://www.5min.com/Video/Learn-About-Judaism-38365895
http://www.contentdeity.com/video/38366114/The-Jewish-Festival-of-Hanukkah.html
http://www.5min.com/Video/Learn-About-the-Jewish-Holiday-of-Yom-Kippur-38366375
http://www.5min.com/Video/Learn-About-the-Jewish-Festival-of-Rosh-Hashanah-38366469
Orthodox Judaism followers use the Torah as their holy book. The holy days include Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur.
- Hanukkah is the celebration of the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrians in the second century B.C.E.. It occurs in late November to mid December and is also known as the Festival of Lights.
- Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year which occurs in mid September/October.
- Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement and occurs after Rosh Hashanah. Followers do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. This time is used to repent for actions of the past year.
http://www.5min.com/Video/Learn-About-Judaism-38365895
http://www.contentdeity.com/video/38366114/The-Jewish-Festival-of-Hanukkah.html
http://www.5min.com/Video/Learn-About-the-Jewish-Holiday-of-Yom-Kippur-38366375
http://www.5min.com/Video/Learn-About-the-Jewish-Festival-of-Rosh-Hashanah-38366469
Place of Worship
Synagogue |
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