Goals, Workshop 5: Judaism 1—The Birth of the Abrahamic Tradition
In "Building Bridges," a Tapestry of Faith program
This workshop will:
- Introduce some basic tenets of Judaism
- Describe the birth of the Jewish people through the story of Abraham's covenant with God
- Demonstrate the key Jewish ideas of covenant, tikkun olam (repair of the world), hope, and Shabbat
- Set Judaism in historical context as the first Abrahamic faith, progenitor of Christianity and Islam and convey a variety of Jewish expression today
- Draw parallels between Judaism and Unitarian Universalism
- Optional: Invite youth to engage with Judaism at a worship service.
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Last updated on Tuesday, November 1, 2011.
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