Judaism: beliefs and teachings

In this lesson, we will be discussing the question of 'what are Jewish beliefs of the characteristics of God?' and looking at the concept of free will.

In this lesson, we will discuss some names of God, reverence towards God and God's names, and the idea of the Divine Presence in the world.

In this lesson, we will discuss the story of creation, Shabbat, and the idea that humans are created in the image of God.

In this lesson, we will learn about God's covenant with Abraham. We will also learn about Isaac and Jacob.

In this lesson, we will learn about a few women in the Tanakh. We will learn about the foremothers: Sara, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah, Miriam (Moses & Aaron's sister), and Deborah the Prophetess.

In this lesson, we will learn about Moses and the story of Exodus.

In this lesson, we will learn about Moses and receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai. We will also learn about the concept of 613 Mitzvot (commandments) and how this might look in some Jewish people's lives today.

In this lesson, we will recap and practise! This lesson will give you an opportunity to revisit what we have studied so far and practise some answers.

In this lesson, we will learn about King David and King Solomon, as well as the building and destruction of the first and second temple.

In this lesson, we will learn Halachic (Jewish law codes) written by Maimonides and Rabbi Yosef Caro. We will take a look at Maimonides 13 Principles of Faith. We will also learn about Jewish people and practices from around the world.

In this lesson, we will cover Jewish views on the afterlife and Jewish rituals around death and mourning. We will explore beliefs about death and dying and links to mourning practices.

In this lesson, we will revisit everything that we have done so far. We will revise key defentions and recap key concepts.

In this lesson, we will focus on learning, understanding and memorising important key words and quotations from the Jewish beliefs and teachings unit.