Three Branches
This branch believes "salvation" is obtained by the betterment of self and society (social improvement)
What is Reform
God made a covenant with him, saying "I will make you into a great nation"
Who is Abraham?
Led by Alexander the Great, this empire encouraged Hellenization after they took control from the Persians
What is the Greek Empire?
The common language throughout the Roman Empire
What is Greek?
Recounts the events in the book of Exodus
What is Passover?
This branch believes repentance, prayer, and obedience to the Law are necessary for a proper relationship with God
What is Orthodox?
God uses him to rescue the Israelites from captivity in Egypt
Who is Moses?
This dynasty allowed the Jewish people to practice their religion freely
What is the Ptolemaic dynasty?
How Jewish people remained united while living scattered throughout the Roman Empire
What are synagogues?
Commemorates the victory of the Maccabees
What is Hannukah?
This branch offers a varied interpretation of the "God concept" and holds that "the truth is that we do not know the truth"
What is Reform?
He leads the Israelites in the conquest of the Promised Land
Who is Joshua?
Under Antiochus IV Epiphanes, this empire began a campaign of persecution of the Jewish people
What is the Seleucid Empire?
Council of 70 Jewish leaders who were given authority over Israel by the Roman Empire
What is the Sanhedrin?
Joyful celebration of the new year
What is Rosh Hashanah?
This branch dates back to the Talmud and seeks to preserve traditional Judaism
What is Orthodox?
A king who was first a shepherd boy.
Who is David
After sacrifices were made to Zeus in the Temple, this family of priests led a successful revolt against the Seleucid Empire
Who are the Maccabees?
Jews who opposed Rome
What are Zealots?
Celebration recounting the book of Esther
What is Purim?
This branch tries to be the middle ground, attempting to maintain basic traditions while adapting to modern life.
What is Conservative?
God spoke through them and they called Israel to repent
Who are the Prophets?
This empire, led by Augustus, takes control over Palestine from the Maccabean family
What is the Roman Empire?
What is the destruction of the Temple?
Solemn day of atonement
What is Yom Kippur?