History/Beliefs
The prophet that freed the Jews from Egypt
Moses
The six-pointed star
Star of David
The Jewish day of rest (starting Friday evening)
Sabbath/Shabbat
Jewish holiday that celebrates the escape from Egypt
Passover
Very strict following of Jewish laws
Orthodox Judaism
The mountain where Moses received the commandments from God
The candle holder used during Jewish holidays
Menorah
Set of food laws telling Jews what they can and can't eat
Kosher
The festival of lights (8 days)
Hanukkah
Strikes a balance between traditional and modern
Conservative
Torah
Chai
Ceremony for 13 year old Jewish boys signalling responsibility
Bar Mitzvah
Jewish new year
Rosh Hashanah
Which one lets you decide which rules and traditions are important to you
Reform
The other two religions linked with Judaism
Christianity and Islam
The small cap worn by Jewish men to honour God
Kippah
Language used in Jewish prayers and traditions
Hebrew
Holiest day of the year (fasting and forgiveness)
Yom Kippur
Branch of Orthodox Judaism known for strong community and distinctive clothing
Hasidic
When did the religion begin
3-4000 years ago
Place of Jewish worship
Synagogue
Black leather parchment scrolls worn around arm and head to remember Jewish values and history
Tefillin
Celebrates the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai
Shavuot
Allows the community to interpret traditions democratically
reconstructionist