Christians worship in churches and cathedrals, where Muslims worship in Mosques. Jews observe the Sabbath and conduct services in Synagogue, or as sometimes referred to, "going to Temple".
The Jewish equivalent of a Priest or Pastor is called a Rabbi. Jews, Muslims and Christians have a lot in common. They worship the same God, but refer to him as God, Yahweh, or Allah depending on the religion. They also believe in the same prophet, Abraham. All three religions believe in Jesus, but differ on his role. Muslims and Christians both believe he was a prophet, but only Christians believe he was the Son of God. Jews believe he was a good man with great teachings, but not a prophet - they are still waiting for the prophet to come as promised. Muslims also believe in a third prophet, Mohammed.
Jews study the old testament of the Bible, specifically, the first five books. This is their holy book, the Torah. Christians have the Old and New Testaments in the Bible. Muslims study the Koran, which they believe is the word of God as told to Mohammed directly.
As for specific tenets of each religion, the Muslims believe in the Five Pillars of Islam - Charity, Prayer, Fasting, Pilgrimage to Mecca, and Mohammed the Prophet. They observe the holy month of Ramadan, and fast from sun up to sundown.
Jews believe in observing the Sabbath day, as commanded in the Ten Commandments. They believe in the Old Testament and its teachings.
Christians emphasize the teachings of Jesus, the Crucifixion as taking away the Sin of Man, and the principle of forgiveness.
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