Judaism general info

• Who is considered the founder of Judaism?

  Abraham
• What is the name of the absolute in Judaism?

  Yahweh (YHWH)
• What are the views on afterlife in Judaism according to the Sadducees and Pharisees?

  • Sadducees: You just die, no afterlife
  • Pharisees: Your body is resurrected and you live with God after
• What are the sacred texts of Judaism?

  Torah and Tanakh
• What is the symbol of Judaism that resembles a seven-branched candelabrum?

  Menorah
• What is the symbol of Judaism that is a six-pointed star?

  Star of David
• What are some common rituals and worship practices in Judaism?

  • Prayer in synagogue
  • Memorizing scripture
• What are the rites of passage in Judaism?

  • Bar-mitzvah
  • Circumcision
• What is the view on women in Judaism?

  Women have different roles that are considered separate but equal.
• How many people follow Judaism worldwide?

  15.7 million