https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces The most important places in Jewish religion en-us 2017-08-30 18:23:41 UTC 2024-07-16 20:31:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://static.artfire.com/uploads/product/8/998/1998/2901998/2901998/large/messianic_star_-_jewish-christian_families-star_of_david_with_cross_16954745.jpg ltb3333 https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184034031 Israel, the biblical Jewish holy land, was established as a nation on May 14, 1948. It is bordered by Jordan, Egypt, and Lebanon, and shares some of its territory with Palestine. It is home to one third of the world's population of Jews, and only 20 percent of its population is not of the Jewish faith.]]> 2017-08-31 17:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184034031 abigail_mortensen https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184035862 The term "synagogue" is most commonly used by Conservative Jews. It is of Greek origin and means "place of assembly." Orthodox Jews use the word "shul" (meaning school) and Reform Jews call it "temple." The use of synagogue is the most likely to not be offensive to anyone despite their beliefs. ]]> 2017-08-31 17:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184035862 ltb3333 https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184039391 The history of Israel begins in the Torah, the Jewish book of the words of God, when God repeatedly makes a promise to Abraham, saying he will give Abraham's descendants a "land flowing with milk and honey." About 3200 years ago, a man named Joshua and his followers took over their "promised land." Even though they have often not been in political power and have been constantly living in persecution, Jews have been living in Israel ever since. ]]> 2017-08-31 17:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184039391 abigail_mortensen https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184041568 Typically, synagogues are run by a board of directors that is made up of lay people. Their jobs include management, maintenance, activities, and the hiring/firing of rabbi and chazzan. A synagogue, however, can exist and function without a rabbi or chazzan. Most small synagogues do not have chazzan. A synagogue is both a beit tefilah (house of prayer) and beit midrash (house of study). ]]> 2017-08-31 17:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184041568 ltb3333 https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184041834 After the conclusion of World War II, the United Nations got together and had a conference where the main concern was where to place the millions of European Jews left after the Holocaust, and what to do about the nation of Palestine. Originally, the UN wanted to divide the country into two separate nations, one for the Jews and one for the Arabs, but the Arabs disagreed with the proposition, while the Jews agreed. They then declared the region, with the help of the United Nations, the state of Israel.]]> 2017-08-31 17:59:19 UTC https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184041834 ltb3333 https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184043175 All throughout history, Jews have been constantly persecuted. Recent events happening in Israel and the areas around it are no exception. Ever since the creation of the Jewish state in 1945, the Palestinians have been angry with the Jewish people, and the two groups have been almost constantly at war. Recently, in October of 2015, a new wave of violence started between these two groups. From January to October, Palestinians have killed 11 Jews and injured about 130, while Jewish law enforcement officers have killed 94 Palestinians, and injured just over 3200.]]> 2017-08-31 18:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184043175 briannanmitchell https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184043993 Located inside The Temple Mount, The Dome of the Rock is said to be one of the holiest Jewish lands in history. The Dome of the Rock is believed to be the exact spot where Abraham almost sacrified Isaac. Many Jews visit this building because of its historical aspect to their religion.]]> 2017-08-31 18:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184043993 ltb3333 https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184045175 Jews view Jerusalem as the sacred land of their religion. They say "when we live outside of Israel, we are living in exile from our land."
Israel is a democratic country.
Israel's two official languages are Hebrew and Arabic.
Golda Meir, who became prime minister of Israel in 1969, was the 3rd female prime minister in history.
Israel is roughly the size of Lake Michigan.
Israel has the fourth largest air force in the world.
Israeli bank notes have brail on them so they can be read and identified by the blind.]]> 2017-08-31 18:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184045175 abigail_mortensen https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184048099 At its founding in 1876, Temple Beth El in Pensacola became the first Jewish congregation in the state of Florida. Immigrants from Central Europe came to the area to work at lumber camps near Milton. Today, there are a few descendants of the orginal families still in the congregation at Temple Beth El. ]]> 2017-08-31 18:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184048099 briannanmitchell https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184269543 The Temple of David is where Jews go to worship and pray. The Temple of David is now a venue for a light Night Spectacular Show for people from all around the world to see.]]> 2017-09-01 17:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184269543 ltb3333 https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184271548 Luke Beiswenger
Brianna Mitchell
Abigail Mortensen]]> 2017-09-01 17:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184271548 briannanmitchell https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184272926 All throughout the land of Israel, there are many different historical and religious landmarks that stand out to Jews. ]]> 2017-09-01 17:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184272926 abigail_mortensen https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184274797 All are welcome in synagogues. For all reasons, non-Jews are allowed to visit for services. Formal and modest clothing is advised, and yamakas are sometimes available at the entrance. Caution is recommended in orthodox church for seating as men and women sit seperately. English translations in the prayerbook allow all to understand and follow along with the service. ]]> 2017-09-01 17:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184274797 briannanmitchell https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184275923 The Western wall is said to be one of the most sacred Jewish landmarks in history. Also referred to as the wailing wall, the Western Wall is one of the only parts left standing of the Temple Mount]]> 2017-09-01 17:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184275923 briannanmitchell https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184277497 The Jewish Quarter is one of the oldest parts of the Old City of Jerusalem. The Jewish Quarter houses the Temple Mount, as well as many synogogues. ]]> 2017-09-01 17:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184277497 abigail_mortensen https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184277643 The Temple was the center of Jerusalem from the time of Solomon to 70 CE when the Romans destroyed it. It was the only place where sacrifices took place. Its rebuild is known as the Second Temple. Traditional Jews believe that The Temple will be rebuilt when the Messiah comes. Modern ]]> 2017-09-01 17:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/briannanmitchell/thechosenplaces/wish/184277643