Origins of Judaism
Monotheism is the belief that
there is only one God
What are the first five books of the Bible called?
The Torah
Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
to prevent taking another person's belongings
You shall not steal
A festival celebrating liberation from oppression, freedom of worship, and finding light in the darkest of times...
Hanukkah
The forefathers of the Jewish people were known as
patriarchs
Three sections of the Hebrew Bible are the Torah, the Prophets, and the...
Writings
What was one major accomplishment credited to King Solomon?
building the First Temple
to not worship other gods or idols
You shall not have other gods before me
The day of rest and weekly observance of God's completion of creation is known as...
Sabbath
What was the Exodus?
The escape of the Israelites from Egypt
Why do Jewish people study the Talmud and Hebrew Bible?
These works are the basis for Jewish teaching and traditions
What was the result of the Diaspora?
The Jewish people were scattered across a wide area.
to dedicate one day to rest and worship
Remember the sabbath day and keep it holy
A festival of freedom that marks the Hebrew exodus from Egypt long ago...
Passover
Jews and Christians both believe that the Ten Commandments were...
The shared belief in a single God who lays out a proper and moral way to live is known as...
Ethical Monotheism
How did the Diaspora change the way Jews worshipped?
Synagogues became more important for worship.
to precent lying
You shall not bear false witness
The Jewish New Year—a holiday observed with festive meals and a day spent in prayer or quiet meditation...
Rosh Hashanah
The Israelites consider Cannon to be the Promised Land because they believed that
God made a covenant with Abraham that Canaan would belong to his descendants
Living in a way that is right and in agreement with God's laws is knows as...
Righteousness
How have the teachings of Judaism influenced modern society?
Jewish ethical and moral traditions form a basis for many democratic societies.
to prevent wanting other people's possessions
You shall not covet
The Jewish Day of Atonement—the most solemn day of the Jewish year. A day devoted to self–examination, and the chance to begin the New Year with a clean slate.
Yom Kippur