Christianity

o   Jesus is the messiah

o   There is one god

o   Jesus died on the cross and rose again

o   Holy trinity

o   Bible

o   Virgin birth

o   Church

o   Easter (easter bilby)

o   Santa

o   Anointed one

Christ literally means anointed one. Is a monotheistic religion based on the life and times of Jesus?  They believe in both the new and old testament.



God created all that is seen and unseen
Christians believe that God is the creator of all people, the world,

2.    Jesus is the son of god and is one with god

Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God

3.       Jesus was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary
Christians believe that Jesus was conceived of the Holy Spirit of God and born through the Virgin Mary

4.       Jesus suffered and was crucified
Jesus suffered and died for our sins.

5.       Jesus died and was buried
Jesus died after being crucified. He was buried in a tomb that was owned by a man named Joseph of Arimathea, who was a follower of Jesus.

6.       Jesus rose again (the Resurrection)
Jesus was resurrected, which means that he died and was brought back to life again.

7.       Jesus ascended into Heaven
Jesus ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father. This happened after Jesus was resurrected.

8.       Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead
Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

9.       Anyone can have salvation
All people may receive salvation in the name of Jesus Christ.

10.   People who repent of their sins will be forgiven
People are forgiven and saved if they confess their sins and confess their belief in the resurrection of Jesus.

  God created all that is seen and unseen
Christians believe that God is the creator of all people, the world,

2.    Jesus is the son of god and is one with god

Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God

3.       Jesus was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary
Christians believe that Jesus was conceived of the Holy Spirit of God and born through the Virgin Mary

4.       Jesus suffered and was crucified
Jesus suffered and died for our sins.

5.       Jesus died and was buried
Jesus died after being crucified. He was buried in a tomb that was owned by a man named Joseph of Arimathea, who was a follower of Jesus.

6.       Jesus rose again (the Resurrection)
Jesus was resurrected, which means that he died and was brought back to life again.

7.       Jesus ascended into Heaven
Jesus ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father. This happened after Jesus was resurrected.

8.       Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead
Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

9.       Anyone can have salvation
All people may receive salvation in the name of Jesus Christ.

10.   People who repent of their sins will be forgiven
People are forgiven and saved if they confess their sins and confess their belief in the resurrection of Jesus.

 

Different kinds of jewish people

Different kinds of jewish people

the main types of jews are :
conservative, orthodox and reform.

Orthodox	Are very strict, have many rules. Women and men are separated in synagogues for prayers and rituals. No driving on Saturdays. Do not accept the changes of reformed Jews. women do not particpate in rituals
Conservative	Believe Jewish laws can be changed. Women and men are separate In synagogue. traditional beliefs but fit contempory needs.
Reform ( progressive)	Allow to marry other religions. Don’t believe that the torah was written by god and given on tablets of stone. Allows people to live contemporary life in a modern society. english is used for part of the service. women canlead sevices and become rabbis

Orthodox Prayer

"Blessed are You the God of our forefathers, God of Abraham, God of Isaac and God of Jacob, the great mighty God who bestows beneficial kindness and creates all, who recalls the kindness of the patriarchs and brings a redeemer to their children’s children, for his Name’s sake, with love.  O King, Helper, Saviour and Shield, Blessed are You - the Shield of Abraham."

Conservative Prayer

"Praised are you, Lord our God and God of our Ancestors, God of Abraham, of Isaac and of Jacob, great, mighty, awesome, exalted God who bestows loving kindness, Creator of all. You remember the pious deeds of our ancestors and will send a redeemer to their children's children because of Your loving nature."

NB: In some Conservative congregations, the matriarchs (Sarah, Rebecca, Leah and Rachel) are added as in the Progressive Prayer.

Progressive Prayer

"Blessed are You the God of our forefathers and mothers, God of Abraham, God of Isaac and God of Jacob, God of Sarah, God of Rebecca, God of Leah and God of Rachel, the great mighty God who bestows beneficial kindness and creates all, who recalls the kindness of the patriarchs and matriarchs and brings a redeemer to their children’s children, for God’s Name’s sake, with love.  O Ruler, Helper, Saviour and Shield, Blessed are You - the Shield of Abraham and the helper of Sarah." 

Sacred Jewish symbols

Sacred Jewish symbols

Star of David

-The Star of David is one of the special symbols for Jewish people.

Mezuzah

-This special box called a mezuzah contains some special words from the Shema. The Shema is a passage from the Jewish Bible, called the Tenakh, which talks about what Jews should believe. It can be found in Deuteronomy 6:4-9. The Shema is the first prayer that any Jew will learn.

Rabbi Jackie Tabick’s Induction

-Rabbi is the Jewish name for a teacher – they teach people who come to the synagogue about the Jewish faith. The Rabbi is the leader of the synagogue. The name of the rabbi in this photograph is Rabbi Jackie Tabick, and it shows the service held at the synagogue to welcome her.

The pictures from jewish stories

-These pictures show different stories that are special to Jewish people. Some have beautiful Jewish writing on them. Jewish writing is called Hebrew and is read from right to left.

Noticeboard

-Lots of different things happen at the synagogue. People put notices about them on this board.

Jewish School (Schul)

These stairs lead to the education rooms where Jewish children come to school, or schul, on Sundays. There they will learn what it means to be Jewish, the Hebrew language and find out about people who are important in their faith. Jewish children might hear stories about Abraham, Moses and David, or make things for festivals and learn Hebrew songs.

When a Jewish boy becomes 13, they will have their Bar Mitzvah, when they celebrate becoming an adult. It will be the first time that they read the Torah in the synagogue and they may be asked to take part in the service. Afterwards, there might be a party to celebrate. Jewish girls have a Bat Mitzvah when they turn 12.

Ten Commandments

- “God gave Moses special rules for Jewish people to learn and live by. These are called the Ten Commandments. Click on the picture to read them.

1) There is only one God.
2) Worship God alone.
3) Do not swear.
4) Keep Shabbat as a holy day.
5) Respect your father and mother.
6) Do not hurt or kill anyone.
7) Take marriage seriously.
8) Do not steal.
9) Do not tell lies.
10) Do not want things that belong to somebody else.

Kippah

-Before they enter the main room Jewish men will cover their heads with a kippah as a mark of respect for God.

Prayer Books

-These prayer books are used during services at the synagogue and contain prayers and blessings. Prayer is very important to a Jew because God likes them to talk to Him.

Jews attend synagogue on Saturdays, which they call Shabbat.

Kitchen

-The synagogue is also a place where Jews can meet and eat together at various times and celebrations.

Jews have rules about the foods they can eat. Food that is acceptable is called kosher. There are notices on the kitchen cupboards to remind them how to cook and store food properly.

Bimah

-This is a special platform called a bimah where the Torah, the Jewish holy book, is read during services. It is up high so that everyone can see it and hear what is read and because the reading of the Torah is the most important part of the service in a synagogue. Services take place on Saturdays, which Jews call Shabbat.

SYMBOLIC CARVINGS

-These twelve carvings around the ark show some symbols and objects special to Judaism. Each one is carved onto a Torah scroll. As each picture shows, click on it to reveal the next one.

This first carving shows a mezuzah. This little box is placed on the doorposts of Jewish homes and contains the words of the Shema. You can read this prayer at the start of the tour when you click on the doorframe of the entrance to the synagogue.

ETERNAL LIGHT (NER TAMID)

-This light symbolises God's presence in the synagogue, and is never extinguished. It is called the Ner Tamid. In the temple of Old Testament times, the lamp would have been a real flame, but synagogues today have an electric light, often shaped like a flame, as this one is.

ARK

-This is a special cupboard, called the Ark, where the Torah and other scrolls are kept. There are two doors to the Ark to keep the Torah safe. Many synagogues have very old scrolls rescued from synagogues in Eastern Europe that were destroyed by the Nazis at the time of the Holocaust.

SHABBAT CANDLES

-These candles are lit at the start of Shabbat on Friday night. A special prayer called a blessing is said. Jews look forward to Shabbat each week. There are two candles to show that it is more special than other days of the week.

CHALLAH LOAF

-Jews eat this plaited bread called challah as part of their family meal on Shabbat. It is plaited to make it look different from ordinary bread.

KIDDUSH CUP

-On Shabbat, Jews drink wine from a special cup called a kiddush cup. Another blessing is said over the wine.

kosher recipe

Kosher Recipe

Sesame Noodles

• 1 lb spaghetti (get the thinnest spaghetti you can find)
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sesame oil (some reviewers have said that 1/2 cup of oil is too much and have halved the amount, so use your own)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup sesame seed (or more)

Funky Chicken

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• sesame oil, for sautéing

Directions:

a.     First make the sesame noodles: Cook the spaghetti according to package directions.

b.   Drain (I also rinse).

c.     In a jar, add the soy sauce, sesame oil and the sugar.

d.     Shake until well blended and the sugar have dissolved.

e.     Pour this over the pasta.

f.        Toss with scallions and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

g.     Set aside while you marinate and then cook the chicken.

h.     Put the chicken in a bowl mix the soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, garlic, brown sugar and the ginger.

i.         Make sure the sugar has pretty much dissolved.

j.         Add the chicken, making sure it's all coated with the sauce.

k.      Cover and stick in the fridge for 2-3 hours.

l.         Remove the chicken from the marinade, and toss out the marinade left at the bottom of the bowl.

m.   Heat the sesame oil in a large non-stick pan.

n.     Add the chicken in batches and saute for about 10 minutes, or until done, adding more sesame oil as needed.

o.     Remove the chicken from the pan and let cool slightly.

p.     Slice the chicken diagonally into thin strips.

q.     Serve the chicken over the sesame noodles.

r.        Stand back and watch your guests/children/loved ones inhale this dish.

1.  What is kosher food?

Kosher food is the food the Jewish people can eat.

2.Where is the list of food which is allowed, found?

Found in the torah Jewish bible; leviticus.

3.Why do many Jewish homes have two sets of cutlery?

To separate the dairy and meat products; as it is not kosher.

4.Why do you think Jewish are so careful about the food they eat?

It is a tradition that was passed down to avoid diseases that were likely at the time.

the amish

the Amish

All aspects of Amish life are dictated by a list of written or oral rules, known as Ordnung, which outlines the basics of the Amish faith and helps to define what it means to be Amish. For an Amish person, the Ordnung may dictate almost every aspect of one's lifestyle, from dress and hair length to buggy style and farming techniques. The Ordnung varies from community to community and order to order, which explains why you will see some Amish riding in automobiles, while others don't even accept the use of battery-powered lights.

Amish Dress
Symbolic of their faith, Amish clothing styles encourage humility and separation from the world. The Amish dress in a very simple style, avoiding all but the most basic ornamentation. Clothing is made at home of plain fabrics and is primarily dark in color. Amish men in general wear straight-cut suits and coats without collars, lapels or pockets. Trousers never have creases or cuffs and are worn with suspenders. Belts are forbidden, as are sweaters, neckties and gloves. Men's shirts fasten with traditional buttons in most orders, while suit coats and vests fasten with hooks and eyes. Young men are clean shaven prior to marriage, while married men are required to let their beards grow. Mustaches are forbidden. Amish women typically wear solid-color dresses with long sleeves and a full skirt, covered with a cape and an apron. They never cut their hair, and wear it in a braid or bun on the back of the head concealed with a small white cap or black bonnet. Clothing is fastened with straight pins or snaps, stockings are black cotton and shoes are also black. Amish women are not permitted to wear patterned clothing or jewelry. The Ordnung of the specific Amish order may dictate matters of dress as explicit as the length of a skirt or the width of a seam.

Technology & the Amish
The Amish are averse to any technology which they feel weakens the family structure. The conveniences that the rest of us take for granted such as electricity, television, automobiles, telephones and tractors are considered to be a temptation that could cause vanity, create inequality, or lead the Amish away from their close-knit community and, as such, are not encouraged or accepted in most orders. Most Amish cultivate their fields with horse-drawn machinery, live in houses without electricity, and get around in horse-drawn buggies. It is common for Amish communities to allow the use of telephones, but not in the home. Instead, several Amish families will share a telephone in a wooden shanty between farms. Electricity is sometimes used in certain situations, such as electric fences for cattle, flashing electric lights on buggies, and heating homes. Windmills are often used as a source of naturally generated electric power in such instances. It is also not unusual to see Amish using such 20th-century technologies as inline skates, disposable diapers and gas barbecue grills, because they are not specifically prohibited by the Ordnung.

Technology is generally where you will see the greatest differences between Amish orders. The Swartzentruber and Andy Weaver Amish are ultraconservative in their use of technology - the Swartzentruber, for example, do not even allow the use of battery lights. Old Order Amish have little use for modern technology, but are allowed to ride in motorized vehicles including planes and automobiles, though they are not allowed to own them. The New Order Amish permit the use of electricity, ownership of automobiles, modern farming machines, and telephones in the home.

Amish Schools & Education
The Amish believe strongly in education, but only provide formal education through the eighth grade and only in their own private schools. The Amish are exempt from state compulsory attendance beyond the eighth grade based on religious principles, the result of a 1972 U.S. Supreme Court ruling. One-room Amish schools are private institutions, operated by Amish parents. Schooling concentrates on the basic reading, writing, math and geography, along with vocational training and socialization in Amish history and values. Education is also a big part of home life, with farming and homemaking skills considered an important part of an Amish child's upbringing.

Amish Family Life
The family is the most important social unit in the Amish culture. Large families with seven to ten children are common. Chores are clearly divided by sexual role in the Amish home - the man usually works on the farm, while the wife does the washing, cleaning, cooking, and other household chores. There are exceptions, but typically the father is considered the head of the Amish household. German is spoken in the home, though English is also taught in school. Amish marry Amish - no intermarriage is allowed. Divorce is not permitted and separation is very rare.