Religion and Spirituality
Commonly practiced religions in Israel
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
System of naming/surnames
Names are important as children receive Hebrew names for cultural and religious purposes.
What is time orientation?
Jewish culture values the past, present, and future, as past events shape their traditions being socially driven.
What are preferences and patterns in the Jewish Culture?
The Kosher Diet consists of cattle, sheep, chicken, ducks, and grains
What are Traditional health care practices and remedies?
The healthcare system is called Kupat Cholim. Many prioritize a healthy lifestyles by exercising, sleeping well, eating balanced meals, and using holistic remedies like herbal treatments and prayer centers for healing.
Religious practices and prayer for Jewish culture
Hebrew Bible (Torah), Yom Kippur: Holiest day of the year, Monotheism, Prayer
What are typical division of family responsibilities and family decisions?
The man is the head of household leading his family in faith through study of the Torah.
Verbal and non-verbal language observed
Eye contact, gestures, and honesty is highly valued and respected.
What are unacceptable foods?
Unacceptable Kosher foods include pigs, rabbits, and horses as they example of non-kosher meats expressing split hooves or digestive differences.
What are expectations of healthcare providers and decision maker for health care?
Jewish people highly value physicians following their advice by expecting doctors to help cure their illnesses.
Religious rituals regarding illness for Judaism
Prayer for the Sick healing the body and soul.
What are views regarding marriage, divorce, and nontraditional lifestyles?
At a wedding, the bride and groom's parent stand with them under a chupah. In regard to divorce, only men can issue a divorce.
Demonstration of respect/disrespect; Acceptable use of touch; Use of personal space; Privacy/modesty
Eye contact, physical touch, and personal space is respected. Touch between non-related men and women is discouraged.
Mealtime customs in the Jewish Culture
The Sabbath is observed as the day of rest. It consists of three meal times from Friday supper, Saturday lunch, and Saturday supper.
What are unacceptable surgeries and procedures?
plastic surgery is avoided unless medically necessary and any procedure after death that may disrupt the body is unacceptable due to the belief of whole-body resurrection
Communication of prognosis and Focus of control for Judaism
The Prognosis is shared with the rabbi/
What are views on pregnancy, childhood/adolescence, aging?
Jewish families prioritize education and teaching of the Torah. Children have Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and take religious responsibilities.
Hierarchical and gender influence on communication
In Orthodox Jews, men speak on the family's behalf with positive and open communication encouraged.
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur
Passover
What are views on mental illness?
Israelites may not see mental illness as serious as physical illness, but believe it should be treated.
Caring of dying, Death rituals, and Grieving for Judaism
Jews follow a natural grieving process with a mourning period after a death. Jews believe in resurrection and prefer burial over cremation.
What are views on education?
Families prioritize schooling and teach them the Torah through passing down values, beliefs, and traditions.
What are considerations for use of translators and interpreter?
Most Jewish people speak English, so a translator is not needed.
What are nutritional concerns or food intolerances experienced in the Jewish Culture?
Lactose intolerance is observed due to the large consumption of lactose in their diet.
What are common genetic or acquired health conditions for the Jewish culture group?
Gaucher Disease, Polycythemia Vera, Diabetes Mellitus, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Myopia