Origins and History
This man rescued the Hebrews from slavery
This candelabra is lit during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah
Menorah
The hatred of Jews is known as this
Anti-Semitism
These are the three main branches of Judaism (that we have been told to study)
Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox
This is a seven day period of mourning following death
Shiva
Having made a covenant with God, he is the Father of Judaism
Abraham
The Star of David
This former artist and veteran with a notable moustache played a major role in the Holocaust after he was elected chancellor of Germany
Adolf Hitler
Before this, mysticism and religion were ways of knowing and understanding life.
The Enlightenment
The Sabbath starts on the sundown of this day
Friday (lasts until sundown Saturday)
The oral torah is known as this
The Talmud
The Holy Ark
Anti-Jewish sentiment was fuelled for centuries through art, writing, myths and propaganda, which lead to massacres of Jewish communities known as these
Pogroms
The largest branch of Judaism in Canada, It follows many, but not all, of the 613 commandments of the Torah, women may sit with men in synagogues and can sometimes be ordained as Rabbis
Conservative Judaism
The Shoah
These three men united Hebrews under one kingdom
Saul, David, and Solomon
The shofar is blown to celebrate a new year and new beginnings during this holiday
Rosh Hashanah
These took place close to Passover, when Jews were charged with using the blood of Christian children to bake matzahs.
Blood Libels
Using a combination of Hebrew and English for religious service, in this branch of Judaism, individualism and tikkun olam are stressed. As long as one parent is Jewish, a child is Jewish. L'chaim!
Reform Judaism
The synagogue is also referred to as this Hebrew word
Shul
In 930 B.C.E., the kingdom of Israel split into two parts: Israel and this kingdom
Judah
DAILY DOUBLE!! List three components of a passover meal
Possible answers:
Passover lamb shank bone, The Matzah or unleavened bread, Maror or bitter herbs, Celery, Egg, Salt water. Charoset, Four cups of wine, Elijah’s cup
Though Jews were barred from many professions (e.g. Medicine, teaching, etc.), one thing they were allowed to do was this
Money Lending
This branch stresses the importance of observing all the ancient rules and practices. Judaism can only be passed down maternally and following traditions outlined in the torah is of utmost importance.
Orthodox Judaism
How many triangles can be found on the Star of David
8