KS2 Religious Studies: What is Judaism?

In one of the most powerful Old Testament moments, Jacob wrestles through the night with a mysterious divine figure. This encounter wasn’t just physical—it exposed a lifetime of self-reliance, cunning, and struggle. In the Bible, Jacob’s very name reflected who he had been up to that point, but that night marked a turning point. When Jacob finally surrendered, God gave him a new name: Israel, meaning “one who struggles with God.” From that moment on, Jacob no longer relied on his own strength bu

Torah Class on Reels

What happens when a nation loses the Word of God -and then suddenly finds it? We explore an astonishing turning point in Jewish history: the moment during King Josiah’s reign when a hidden scroll was discovered in the Temple walls. Was it the only copy of the Torah left in existence? After generations of wicked kings and pagan influence, this “electric moment” changed Josiah’s legacy forever. From the thrill of discovery to the terror of realizing how far they had fallen, Josiah’s reaction shows

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Parashat Korach | My Jewish Learning

Shemot Torah Reading - Text of the Parshah with Hebrew & English Linear Translation