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Who is this guy?. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The President of Iran is the highest popularly elected official in the Islamic Republic of Iran , but is subordinate to the Supreme Leader. Who is this guy?. Saddam Hussein. Former President of Iraq from 1979-2003.
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MahmoudAhmadinejad • The President of Iran is the highest popularly elected official in the Islamic Republic of Iran, but is subordinate to the Supreme Leader.
Saddam Hussein • Former President of Iraq from 1979-2003
Judaism Jewish people believe in one god (monotheism) Religious Holy Book is called the Torah
Founders of Judaism Abraham received the 1st covenant from god. Led the Jews to Canaan (Modern day Israel) Moses led Jewish people out of Slavery in Egypt & received the 10 Commandments (the core of Jewish religion & teachings)
Religious Holidays Rosh Hashanah – Jewish New Year Yom Kippur – Day of Atonement Passover – Festival each year to remember their freedom from slavery in Egypt Hanukkah means "dedication," and it commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by foreign forces. The celebration also reaffirms the continuing struggle to live by God's commandments and to lead Jewish lives.
The 10 CommandmentsThe core of Jewish religion & teachings • Have no other gods • Don’t worship false images • Don’t swear by Gods name • Honor the Sabbath day (Sat) & keep it holy • Honor your mother & father • Don’t murder • Don’t commit adultery • Don’t steal • Don’t lie • Don’t covet
Jerusalem The religious center of Judaism is the city of Jerusalem The “Wailing” or Western Wall (the last remaining part of King Solomon's Temple
Jerusalem is also important to Muslims. A shrine there called the dome of the Rock houses the spot where Muslims believe Muhammad rose into heaven.
Jesus Christians believe that Jesus (who was born a Jew) is the son of God and his teachings are written in the New Testament Bible – Christian holy book
Similarities & Differences with Judaism Both Christians & Jews believe in one god (monotheism) the stories in the Old Testament Differences According to Jewish belief, the Messiah is a special leader to be sent down by God to set up his rule on earth. Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah & Jews believe that he wasn’t & their still waiting for the Messiah to arrive.
Jewish people were driven out of the Eastern Mediterranean region about 2,000 years ago.
ZionismA goal to create and support a Jewish homeland in Palestine.