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The word exodus means “departure.” In the history of the Israelites, the Exodus was the departure from
Egypt
Judaism is different compared to other religions at that time because....
It is monotheistic
What is a Rabi?
A Jewish teacher
Jerusalem
What are priests?
Religious leaders, give offerings to God, worship God
According to the Torah, the sea that Moses split into two?
Red sea
Hanukkah
For which achievement is Solomon most famous?
Building the temple
Hebrew laws came from where?
God
What is the Diaspora?
Scattering of Jews
Abraham was orignally from where?
Mesopotamia
Liberating the Jews from slavery in Egypt.
What is the Torah?
the first 5 books of the Hebrew and Christian Bible
Who used holy text and stories to settle disputes and maintain order.
Judges
Why is Esther important
She saved the Jews from being killed in Persia
What place did the Jewish people believe was the promised land?
Canaan
What is the celebration of the Passover?
A religious ceremony celebrating when God passed over the doors that had the blood of the lamb in Egypt
What was the result of Yohanan ben Zakkai’s meeting with the Roman general?
building a school
What weakened the land of the Israelites after the death of Solomon?
It split into two smaller kingdoms.
Why is Ruth Important?
first convert - great grandmother of King David, and a symbol of commitment and loyalty.
What mountain did Moses receive the 10 commandements?
Mount Sinai
What is the Hebrew Bible called?
Tanakh
What commandement inspired us to have a weekend ? signifying rest?
Mantain the Sabbath day holy
WHich empire took Israel and which Empire took Judah? Post split
Assyrians conquered Israel and Babylonians conquered Judah
Why is Deborah important?
She was a prophet, a judge and a military leader