EXPLAIN THE CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPRESSION OF JUDAISM OF ONE SIGNIFICANT PERSON Rabbi Abraham Isaac Hacohen Kook‚ also known as Rav Kook‚ has made contributions to the development and expression of the Jewish religion that were of absolute importance. He was born on September 8‚ 1865‚ in Griva‚ Latvia and died on September 1‚ 1935 in Jerusalem. In his time‚ he was the first Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi‚ founder of Religious Zionism and a renowned Torah scholar. Rav Kook was responsible
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Israel: social problems to social welfare‚ poverty and the interaction with religion Israel is located in the Middle East‚ on the south eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Today Israel includes two distinct nationalities: the Jews and the Palestinian Arabs. Judaism is the official Israeli religion and consists of the majority of the population. Islamic religion consists of the minority of the population. Both the people of these nationalities are extremely involved and unable to escape their
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Discuss the Importance of the Covenant for Jewish People It was in Haraan around 200BCE when God made a covenant with Abraham. Abraham was around 75 when God proclaimed to him; “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s land that I will show you. And I will make you a great nation‚ and I will bless you‚ and make your name great‚ so that you will be a blessing.” (Gen 12:1-5) This covenant with Abraham is the cornerstone of Jewish religion as it reflects on the intimate relationship between
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Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and it marks the beginning of the Ten Days of Repentance‚ which concludes in Yom Kippur. During the Ten Days of Repentance‚ Jews reflect on their actions during the past year and seek forgiveness from those they may have wronged. Rosh Hashanah is characterized by the blowing of a ram’s horn (shofar) and it is customary to eat apples and honey on these days as a symbol of a wish for a sweet new year. Traditionally observant Jews do not work‚ attend
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As a way to look for ancient religions and by what I found about Judaism is one of the oldest religions in the world. Judaism is not just a religion‚ but it is the way and the law for Jews life. Judaism laws are based on Torah. The Torah is the writing of God. Torah is the basis for all sects of all Jews. Torah came from God so it is holey laws and the laws must follow. All Judaism believes in one God and creation. Israel is the Jews homeland. The place where the Jews pray in called Synagogues. The
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Bat Mitzvah literally translates to "daughter of commandment" and implies "responsible female." According to Jewish Law‚ every Jewish girl becomes a bat mitzvah at age 12 - a year earlier than a Jewish boy becomes a bar mitzvah due to the fact that girls mature earlier than boys. As a bat mitzvah‚ she becomes obligated by God’s commandments - as prescribed in the Torah and as interpreted by Moses‚ the Prophets‚ the Sages and the Rabbis. A Jewish girl becomes a bat mitzvah automatically upon
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Welcome Family and Friends Good Shabbos. Ritz I mean mikey my bad I was just looking at the kippah‚ Today we are celebrating your Bar-Mitzvah‚ the time that they call the “acceptance of all the mitzvot.” As your older brother‚ I can tell you that its not the easiest part of growing up‚ but Dad would want me to say that you must always work your best to realize the importance of being a Jew and too love judaism. In celebrating your Bar Mitzvah this shabbos‚ and going on in life‚ you must always
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I decide to attend the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills‚ Michigan. I have three reason why I was interested in the museum and pick this one in particular. First for the fact that the holocaust took place during World War II‚ this war is the most interesting to me. I’m very fascinated with how the world allow a country to take control over so much and even single out one group of people because their own leader beliefs. And to top it off my very best part is to read‚ listen‚ and watch
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| | 1. (Points: 10) | | What emphasis does the Pittsburgh Platform of 1885 share with Cohen’s position? a. upon the centrality of adherence to tradition b. on ethical monotheism c. on the equal status of all faiths d. on circumcision and other Hebrew rituals | | Save Answer | | 2. (Points: 10) | | What is permitted by some Orthodox rabbis in the USA‚ but ultimately forbidden in the UK? a. religious services only for women b. any participation by
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Different type of Jews will have different ways in living their lives righteously. This is because distinctive sects of Jews will have diverse approaches of being righteous. For modern orthodox‚ they are more assimilated in the American community that they are living in and are more open to modern ideas. They also dress in modern clothing and seem to be less conservative on their culture. In other words‚ they “blend” with the American community‚ and can’t be distinguishable from others. Even
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