Juadism
...eir house of worship, which for Jews would be a temple. The mezuzah is not, as some suppose, a good-luck charm, nor does it have any connection with the lamb's blood placed on the doorposts in Egypt. It is a constant reminder of Gods presence and Gods love. The belief was to place the mezuzah on the doorposts of houses and it is derived from a passage commonly known as the Shema. In that passage, God commands us to keep his words constantly in our minds and in our hearts, by writing them on the doorposts of our house. The scroll must be handwritten in a special style and must be placed in the case to fulfill the obligation. Like the mezuzah, tefillin are meant to remind us of Gods mitzvot. At weekday morning services, one case is tied to the arm, with the scrolls at the biceps and leather straps extending down the arm to the hand, then another case is tied to the head, with the case on the forehead and the straps hanging down over the shoulders. Appropriate blessings are recited during this process. The tefillin are removed at the end of the morning services. It has been said that the menorah is a symbol of the nation of Israel and the mission to be "a light unto the nations." The sages emphasize that light is not a violent force, Israel is to accomplish its mission by setting an example, not by using force. This idea is highlighted in the vision in Zechariah. Zechariah sees a menorah, and God explains: "Not by might, nor by power, but by My spirit." The nine-branched menorah used on Chanukkah is commonly copied after this menorah, because Chanukkah commemorates the miracle that a day's worth of oil for this menorah lasted eight days. The Magen David is more commonly known as the Star of David. It is supposed to represent the shape of King David's shield or the emblem on his shield. The symbol is a common one in the Middle East and North Africa, and is thought to bring good luck. Today, the Magen David is a universally recognized symbol of Judaism. It even appears on the flag of the state of Israel. Many will wear the Star of David as jewelry or have a sticker of the Star of David on their car. 4. In Judaism they just call their God, God. The fact of God's existence is accepted almost without question. Proof is not needed, and is really never offered. The Torah begins by stating "In the beginning, God created..." It does not tell who God is or how He was created. In general, Judaism views the existence of God as a necessary requirement for the existence of the universe. The existence of the universe is sufficient proof of the existence of God. In Judaism they praise God, as said in the Shema, a prayer they pray daily. One of the lines of this prayer states, “God is the only being to whom we should offer praise.” 5. The history of the Jewish people begins with Abraham, and the story of Abraham begins when God tells him to leave his homeland, promising Abraham and his descendants a new home in the land of Canaan. This is the land now known as Israel, named after Abraham's grandson, whose descendants are the Jewish people. The land is often referred to as the “Promised Land” because of God's repeated promise to give the land to the descendants of Abraham. The land of Israel is central to Judaism. A substantial portion of Jewish law is tied to the land of Israel...