Workshop 5: Judaism 1: The Birth of the Abrahamic Tradition Part of Building Bridges In This Section Introduction From Building Bridges The Jews started it all—and by "it" I mean so many of the things we care about, the underlying values that make all of us, Jew and Gentile, believer and atheist, tick. Without the Jews, we would see the world through different eyes, hear with different ears, even feel with different feelings ... Spiritual Preparation From Building Bridges Consider the endurance of the Jewish faith and the Jewish people. Hundreds of generations have carried Judaism across hardship, persecution, and minority, transient status in others' homelands. What makes a faith and a people endure? In what situations have you experienced your own endurance, and... Welcoming and Entering From Building Bridges Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity List on newsprint, and post: 1. God Creates the World in Six Days (then Rests) 2. Jonah and the Big Fish (Whale) 3. Lazarus Raised from the Dead 4. Moses and the Ten Commandments 5. Daniel and the Lion's Den 6.... Opening From Building Bridges Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Leader Resource 1, Judaism Background Leader Resource 2, World Religions Distribution Map Preparation for Activity Review Leader Resource 1 and 2, so you will ... Activity 1: Story - Abraham's Covenant with God From Building Bridges Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Abraham's Covenant with God" A globe or world map Optional: A computer with Internet access Preparation for Activity Read the story so you will be comfortable presenting it. Locate Israel on the globe or map. If possible, post a map.... Activity 2: Hope for Tomorrow From Building Bridges Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Paper, drawing supplies, painting supplies, old magazines, scissors, and glue Coverings for floor and table surfaces Optional: Music and music player Preparation for Activity Invite participants to bring old tee shirts or protective clothing for us... Activity 3: Jewish Holidays From Building Bridges Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, Jewish Holy Days and Holidays Envelopes for each team Preparation for Activity Decide how you will form three or more teams and how many you will create. Make a copy of Leader Resource 3 for each team, plus a copy to keep intact. Activity 4: Fact Sheet From Building Bridges Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Judaism Fact Sheet Description of Activity Distribute Handout 1. Review the handout and answer participants' questions. Point out that Jewish teachings, along with Christian teachings, is our fourth Unitarian Universalist Source.... Activity 5: Time Line From Building Bridges Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Religions Time Line (Workshop 1) Sticky notes and fine point marker World map or globe Preparation for Activity Post religions time line in the meeting space. Create and set aside a sticky note saying "Judaism, 1400 BCE." Description of Activity Ask... Closing From Building Bridges Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Taking It Home handout Newsprint, markers, and tape Newsprint with questions about Judaism (from Opening) Preparation for Activity Download, adapt, and copy Taking It Home for all... Leader Reflection and Planning From Building Bridges Take the time to discuss with co-leaders: How did the workshop run? Which activities worked well with your group? Which were less successful? Did the youth seem to grasp the concepts? Discuss how you can use your answers to these questions to prepare for future workshops.... Faith In Action: Making It Right From Building Bridges Materials for Activity Paper and pens/pencils for all participants Description of Activity Say, in your own words: The Jewish High Holy Days are ten days long, beginning with the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) and ending with the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), the most sacred day in the Jewish... Alternate Activity 1: Engagement From Building Bridges Activity time: 120 minutes Preparation for Activity See general suggestions on Engagement in the program Introduction, under Implementation. Contact a local synagogue and arrange a visit for a Shabbat (Sabbath) service on a Friday evening (usually preferable) or a Saturday morning. Arrange, if... Alternate Activity 2: What's In a Name? From Building Bridges Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, Traditional Jewish Names List of participants' names and their meanings Paper and pens Preparation for Activity Look up the meanings... Taking It Home From Building Bridges The Jews started it all—and by "it" I mean so many of the things we care about, the underlying values that make all of us, Jew and Gentile, believer and atheist, tick. Without the Jews, we would see the world through different eyes, hear with different ears, even feel with different feelings ... Abrahams Covenant with God From Building Bridges From The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1989, 1995 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.Genesis, Chapter 12, Verses 1-9 1 Now the Lord said to Abram, "Go from your country and your kindred an... Handout 1: Judaism Fact Sheet From Building Bridges Birthed: Approximately 15th century BCE Adherents: 14 million, about .2-percent of the world population Ranking: Eighth, behind Christianity, Islam, Atheism/Agnosticism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Taoism. Nevertheless, Judaism is considered one of the "Big Five" world faiths with Christianity,... Handout 2: Traditional Jewish Names From Building Bridges Abram — Exalted Father Abraham — Father of Many / Father of Nations Amos — To Carry Baruch — Blessed Benjamin — Son of the South Chaya — Life Esther — Star Ethan — Solid, Enduring Ezra — Help David — Beloved Deborah — Bee Ephraim — Fruitful Eli — Height, Ascension Hannah... Leader Resource 1: Judaism Background From Building Bridges Although ancient, Judaism is not considered an indigenous religion; it is based on the revelation of religious wisdom and law to the people, not on an understanding that grows from personal experience or intuition. Revelation is believed to be a direct interaction between God and a human being. Leader Resource 2: World Religions Distribution Map From Building Bridges Used by permission of the author, D. Bachmann. Pink = Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) Yellow = Dharmic faiths (Hinduism, Buddhism) Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 3: Jewish Holy Days and Holidays From Building Bridges Holy Day/Holiday: Rosh Hashanah Celebrates: New Year (Rosh Hashanah, two days), beginning of High Holy Days period Observed by: Two-day period of worship including sounding the shofar (ram's horn trumpet); dipping apples in honey; abstaining from work; tashlich ceremony, or symbolically casting o... Find Out More From Building Bridges Jewish Teachings and Practice The Judaism 101 website offers basic, wide-ranging information on modern Judaism. My Jewish Learning is a comprehensive website with information on Jewish holidays, life, beliefs, global demographics, and more. Though centered on European Jewry's history and... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Building Bridges NEXT: Introduction Download all of Building Bridges (Word) to edit or print.