Jewish leaders
Who were the leaders of the Jewish community after the Babylonian exile ended?
priests and scribes
Why do the Jewish people eat special foods at the Seder?
to reflect on their history
Which of these is emphasized by Jewish teachings in the Torah?
personal responsibility
Who lead the Jews out of Egypt?
Moses
When did Jewish people begin to worship in synagogues?
When did Jewish people begin to worship in synagogues?
Which statement is a teaching from the Torah about the roles of men and women?
If a father died, his son would take his place.
What happened to the Jews after the Persians conquered the Neo-Babylonian Empire?
Jews were allowed to return to Judah.
At age 13, Jewish boys take part in a ceremony called
bar mitzvah
. In ancient times, Jewish boys were taught to read so they could
. study the Torah.
Where did Jews worship during the Babylonian exile?
. in synagogues
At what point did people start referring to Judeans as Jews and to their religion as Judaism?
when they were living in Babylon in exile
What is the Hebrew Bible called?
The Torah
6. Why did ancient Jews follow strict dietary laws?
. to show their obedience to God
What lesson is communicated in the story of Daniel in the Hebrew Bible?
God will rescue the Jews.
Which describes the period from sundown Friday to nightfall Saturday in Jewish tradition?
the Sabbath
What relative region in the world is Israel located in?
The Middle east
. How do Jews observe the Sabbath?
with prayer and discussion of their history and beliefs
Who did the Jews rely on for guidance when the Persian king Cyrus II allowed them to return to Judah?
temple priests and scribes
What do Jewish people see as the the purpose of following the laws of kashrut?
obeying the word of God
Name a sea near Israel
Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.