Vocabulary
The belief that there is only one God.
What is monotheism?
The first central teaching of Judaism, expressed in the 'shema' which states "Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One."
What is monotheism?
The meaning of Diaspora
What is the dispersal of the Jewish people outside their homeland beginning in 586 BCE?
The rabbi who opened a school in Yavneh.
Who is Rabbi Yohanan ben Zakkai?
Belief in many gods.
What is polytheism?
In Judaism, this is the source of morality (standards of right and wrong).
What / Who is God?
The origin of the name Jews.
What is a shortening of the name Judeans from those who lived in the southern kingdom of Judah?
The synagogue became important after this development in Jewish history.
What is the opening of the school for rabbis in Yavneh?
A set of moral principles or values.
What is ethics?
This is central to Jewish life.
What is Following Jewish Teachings?
This king began the diaspora around 586 BCE when he conquered Israel, destroyed the Temple of Solomon, and exiled the Jewish people to Babylon.
Who is King Nebuchadnezzar?
This is important both as a place of worship and study as well as a place for the Jewish community to gather.
What is the synagogue?
Judaism's most sacred text, the first five books of the Tanakh (Jewish sacred scriptures).
What is the Torah?
These are among the oldest and best known teachings of Judaism.
What are the Ten Commandments?
After the Babylonians, King Cyrus of this empire, ended the initial Jewish captivity, allowing them to return home.
What is the Persian Empire?
This cruel ruler attempted to force Jews to worship Greek gods but was fought and defeated.
Who is Antiochus IV?
A set of Jewish writings that explain the teachings of Judaism.
What is the Talmud?
Jews have kept reverence for this throughout all their history.
What is the Importance of Study?
Who are the Greeks and the Romans?
Hannukkah
What is the celebration of the miracle in the Temple that occured when the Jews defeated Antiochus IV, overthrowing Greek rule?