Beliefs
What is Monotheism?
Belief in One God
What is the Torah?
First five books of the Bible?
Jewish identity
What is Rosh Hashanna?
Jewish New Year
What is a Covenant? (religiously speaking)
A divine promise made by God
What is the Tanakh?
The entire Old Testament
Where do Jewish people go to worship?
Synagogue
What is Yom Kippur?
Day of Atonement
What Covenant was made between God and Abraham?
Abrahams descendants would be as numerous as the stars
What is the Talmud?
A compilation of ancient teachings
What do Jews do on the 7th day of the week?
Rest from their labor
What does Passover represent?
The period of time in the OT where the Israelites were saved, by Gods wrath, by smearing the blood of a lamb on their doorposts
Who do ancient historians believe wrote the first five books of the Bible?
Moses
What are the first five books of the Bible?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Provide an example of something a jewish person is NOT allowed to eat
Pig
What number is associated with Hannukah and why?
8 because thats how many days the Menorahs oil burned
What is another term for the 10 commandments?
The Law
How many books are there in the Old Testament?
39
What day of the week is considered the "sabbath" for jews?
Saturday
What year do the Jewish people think it is since the beginning of creation?
5785