Vocabulary
What is monotheism?
The belief in one God
This person led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt
Moses
This location is all that remains of the Second Temple.
The Western Wall
This word means "correct" when it comes to food
Kosher
What's Miss Wright's favorite color?
Pink :)
What is a covenant?
An agreement with God
The Tanakh is also called...
This man was chosen to be the Jewish king and is remembered for his evil actions
Herod
What is the sabbath?
A holy day of rest
Which fruit gives the most potassium per serving?
Bananas
What is a diaspora?
Scattering of a people from their homeland
This is the name of the Israelite homeland.
Canaan
This group of Jewish leaders wanted to fight the Romans
The Zealots
What is a Jewish house of worship called?
A synagogue
To the nearest thousand, how many people live in Macon?
5,000 (5,495 to be exact)
What is exile?
A forced absence from one's homeland
This person was the first king of the Israelites
Saul
This person was the leader of the Maccabean revolt.
Judas Maccabaeus
What is a rabbi?
Who was the original Valentine?
A Roman Catholic priest, who became a saint
What is devotion?
This Persian king allowed the Jewish people to return to their homeland
Cyrus II
This is a book written by various rabbis about how to live a good life.
The Talmud
This holiday celebrates the Exodus.
Passover
What kind of pets does Miss Wright have, and how many?
Three cats, one dog