LibGuides: Year 8: World Religions: Judaism

Understanding World Religions. What is Judaism?

What is Judaism? 2003. ClickView video. Duration: 23 min.

Learn about the history of Judaism, prayer rituals at a synagogue, preparations for a boy's Bar Mitzvah and family Passover celebration, as well as insights from a rabbi.

Places of Worship. Inside a Synagogue

Inside a Synagogue 2019. ClickView video. Duration: 7 min.

Investigate the sacred objects found in a synagogue and the services held within.

Books from the Library

Below is a selection of books on Judaism. Browse the Non Fiction shelves for others at call numbers:

200 -- Religion (including books on world religions, which may have a chapter on Judaism)

296 -- Judaism

Facts about Judaism by Alison Cooper
Call Number: NF 296 COO
ISBN: 9781615323234
Publication Date: 2010
Jewish Faith and Practice by Brian Knapp
Call Number: NF 296 KNA
ISBN: 1862144672
Publication Date: 2005
Judaism by Sue Penney
Call Number: NF 296 PEN
ISBN: 0435303015
Publication Date: 1987
Judaism by Katy Gerner
Call Number: NF 296 GER
ISBN: 9781420224689
Publication Date: 2008
The Torah by Douglas Charing
Call Number: NF 296.12 CHA
ISBN: 0435303503
Publication Date: 1993

Library eBooks on Judaism

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World Religions Reference Library - Judaism entry
Call Number: Gale eBook
ISBN: 9781414402260
Publication Date: 2006
This section contains very comprehensive information about Judaism: its history and development, sects, basic beliefs, sacred writings, sacred symbols, worship, observances and pilgrimages, everyday living and the influence of Judaism. It also has a glossary of key terms throughout.
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices - Judaism entry
Call Number: Gale eBook
ISBN: 9781414498706
Publication Date: 2014
This section contains very comprehensive information on Judaism and religious life: its history, central doctrines, sacred books and symbols, houses of worship and holy places, holidays and festivals, mode of dress, dietary practices, rites of passage, rituals and other related topics. It also has a glossary of key terms throughout.

Discovering Sacred Texts. Judaism

The British Library 2019. Discovering sacred texts: Judaism. Online video, 2 October. Duration: 10 min.

Explore what it means to be Jewish today through some of Judaism’s most important sacred texts including the Torah, the Talmud, and the Haggadah.

The Birth of World Religions - Judaism

The birth of Judaism 2023. ClickView video. Duration: 2 min.

Library eResource - Britannica School

Judaism - Britannica School entry
Outlines the origins of Judaism, its beliefs, its institutions and practices, and modern Judaism.

You can view different versions of this entry using the numbered display options - this allows you to select the detail/complexity of the information.

From the Web

Judaism - BBC Bitesize (KS3 level - Junior secondary)
Key facts about Judaism and events that bring the Jewish community together (practices and belonging).
Judaism: Basic beliefs - URI Kids (United Religions Initiative)
The origins of Judaism, Jewish beliefs, sacred texts, imagery, celebrations and festivals, and sacred places and spaces.
Jewish prayer at home and in the synagogue – The British Library
Description of the history, development and use of prayer within Jewish rituals and prayer.
Judaism - Interfaith Explorers website
In the Resource Bank, under Faith select Judaism and under Media Type select Videos to watch a range of video snippets in which people explain various aspects of Jewish faith in everyday life.
Nine common Jewish symbols – Aish.com
The history and symbolism of the Start of David, the Menorah, the hamsa hand symbol and other symbols associated with Jews and Judaism.
The Torah (article) – The British Library
Article which outlines what the Torah is, what it includes and how it is used in worship and ritual.
Judaism – BBC Religion website
Overview of Judaism, its beliefs, customs, history, The Holocaust, holy days, ethics, rites, worship, texts and subdivisions.
Judaism: Jewish Virtual Library
Contents include the holy scriptures, philosophy and ethics, movements and sects, rituals and symbols, Jewish calendar, culture and society, history and population statistics.