Key Terms
Name the land of the jewish people
What is Israel
Name of 19th century Jewish secular political movement that promoted giving Jews their own national homeland
What is Zionism
A Hanukkah toy that younger kids receive during Hanukkah
What is a Dreidal
A festival celebrating liberation from oppression, freedom of worship, and finding light in the darkest of times
What is Hanukkah.
To an estimate how many people practice Judaism throughout the world
What is around 15 Million.
What describes the dietary laws of Judaism
What is Kosher
The communal name for the ultra-Orthodox coming from eastern Europe
What is Haredim
The name for cupboard in every jewish synagogue where the Torah scrolls are kept
What is The Ark
Rite of passage for Jewish boys to become full members of the religion of Judaism
What is Bar Mitzvah
The Jewish Cap that is worn
What is Kippah
Someone that doesn't practice Judaism is called
What is Gentile
The most formative period for Judaism as a religion.
A candelabra used on a holiday burned for eight days
What is a Menorah
The Jewish New Year
What is Rosh Hashanah
This actor that was in 21 Jump Street, Superbad, and Moneyball that practices Judaism
Who is Jonah Hill
In Judaism, Gods Commandments requiring deeds of loving kindness
What is Mitzvot
In Judaism, where did God reveal the ten commandments to Moses?
What is Mt. Sinai
Central and most important document referring to the five books of Moses
What is Torah
A Jewish Day of Atonement
What is Yom Kippur
This Super Bowl MVP helped Tom Brady get his 6th Super Bowl ring and practices Judaism
Who is Julian Edelman