What are the main turning points of Judaism?

Answer 1

The biggest turning point was when God gave us the Torah which is essentially the guidebook that tells Jews how to live a righteous life.

The second biggest turning point was the destruction of the Second Temple which lead to the change from a Temple oriented religion to a synagogue oriented religion.

Answer:

The most dramatic turning point in Judaism is World War ll. During this war, millions and millions of Jews died. Hitler and his Nazi crew did not accept Jews and therefore, took all Jews captive. Many Jews starved or were killed in camps they were put into. Every month, millions grew weak and passed away. This was a horrible time to the Jews. However, not only the Jewish were taken in captive, but also disabled people, Gypsies, dissidents, and homosexuals. Anyone against Hitler and his army were taken into camps and killed, but the population of Jews dropped the most rapidly. One after another, they died and were buried in piles under the earth. The Jews remained strong and stood up for their religion. In the end, over half the population of Jews in Europe were held in captive. Although this cruel time affected much of the Jews, they did not give up on their religion. This turning point proved to everyone, that the Jews are strong and they will keep their religion forever, no matter what happens.

Answer:

1) The death of Jacob marked the end of the Patriarchs.

2) The Exodus from Egypt.

3) The Giving of the Torah.

4) The death of Moses.

5) The death of Samuel marked the end of the Judges.

6) The First Destruction was the end of the monarchy. Prophecy ended soon after.

7) The Second Destruction.

8) The death of Rabbi Yehudah the Prince coincided with the redaction of the Mishna.

9) The death of Rabbi Ashi coincided with the redaction of the Talmud.

10) The death of Rabbi Hai Gaon marked the end of the Geonim.

11) The death of Rabbi Joseph Karo marked the end of the Rishonim.

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Answer 2

The most dramatic turning point of Judaism is World War ll. During this war, millions and millions of Jews died. Hitler and his Nazi crew did not accept the existence of Jews and therefore took all Jews captive. Many Jews starved in camps they were put into. Every month, large numbers grew weak and passed away or were killed outright. This was a horrible time for the Jews. Disabled people and homosexuals were killed also, as was anyone against Hitler; but the population of Jews dropped the most rapidly, and were buried in piles under the earth. The Jews remained strong and stood up for their religion. In the end, over half the European population of Jews were killed. Although this cruel time affected much of the Jews, they did not give up on their religion. This turning point proved to everyone, that the Jews are strong and they will keep their religion forever, no matter what happens.

• Answer 2

1) The founding, by Abraham, of what became called Judaism 2) God's revelation on Mount Sinai, in giving the Ten Commandments 3) The giving of the entire Torah and the Oral Law, through Moses 4) The taking of the land of Israel 5) King David's monarchy 6) The building of the First Temple, by King Solomon 7) The First destruction, several centuries later 8) The committing of the Oral Law into written volumes, 1500 years ago

Answer 3

If you are referring to the main denominations, Orthodox is the most traditional. and Reform is the largest, but there is no one denomination that can be called "the main denomination". Unlike Christianity, all of the denominations of Judaism are tied together functionally for their essense and survival (despite the opinions of some traditional Jews). For example, Reform Jews who keep kosher depend on Orthodox butchers. Orthodox communities within large Reform communities must interact with Reform Jews in community based situations such as local Reform Jewish newsletters and some events.

Answer 4

1) The founding, by Abraham, of what became called Judaism 2) God's revelation on Mount Sinai, in giving the Ten Commandments

3) The giving of the entire Torah and the Oral Law, through Moses

4) The taking of the land of Israel

5) King David's monarchy

6) The building of the First Temple, by King Solomon

7) The First destruction, several centuries later

8) The committing of the Oral Law into written volumes, 1500 years ago

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Answer 5

A few important milestones in Judaism would be the naming of a child, their bar/ bat mitzvahs, marriage, and death...I think...