Jewish History
This is the place where the Jewish people came from
What is the Land of Israel?
In Judaism, there is a belief in monotheism, which means this many Gods.
What is "one"?
The Jewish denomination (group) that emphasizes following the rituals, mitzvot, and the word of the Torah.
a) Orthodox b) Conservative c) Reform d) Renewel e) Reconstructionist
What is Orthodox Judaism?
Chanukkah lasts for ____ days.
What is 8?
The Torah imagines all people as descendants of this couple, emphasizing that all of humanity is one family.
Who are Adam and Eve (Chava)?
The central book of Judaism, often called the Hebrew Bible.
What is the Torah?
The first of the current Jewish denominations (groups), which introduced changes to traditional Judaism to make it more accessible to modern people.
a) Orthodox b) Conservative c) Reform d) Renewel e) Reconstructionist
What is Reform Judaism?
The object that we light on Chanukkah.
What is the Menorah/Chanukkiah?
This empire kicked the Jews out of Israel in 132 CE, scattering them all over the world.
What is the Roman Empire?
Often translated as "good deed", more literally means "commandment."
What is a Mitzvah?
The Jewish denomination (group) that often looks for a middle ground, keeping tradition where possible while being accessible.
a) Orthodox b) Conservative c) Reform d) Renewel e) Reconstructionist
What is Conservative Judaism?
Our enemies in the Chanukkah story.
Who are the Greeks?
This is the first country to treat Jews as fully equal citizens, starting in the 18th century.
What is the United States of America?
These are three terms that can be used to define Judaism. (List at least one; more for extra credit.)
Hint: Remember the survey we looked at?
What are:
1. Peoplehood
2. Culture
3. Religion
The Jewish denomination (group) that deeply explores the spiritual elements of Judaism (and not the rituals as much).
a) Orthodox b) Conservative c) Reform d) Renewel e) Reconstructionist
What is Renewel Judaism?
The leader of the rebellion against the Greeks.
Who is Mattityahu (Matthew) OR Judah Maccabee?
In 1948, this country was established as the homeland of the Jewish people, bringing people together after hundreds of years in exile.
What is the State of Israel?
This is the english meaning of the phrase "Tikun Olam", an important Jewish value.
What is "perfecting the world"?
The Jewish denomination (group) that most expresses Judaism through culture and community.
a) Orthodox b) Conservative c) Reform d) Renewel e) Reconstructionist
What is Reconstructionist Judaism?
This is the miracle that we celebrate on Chanukkah.
What is the miracle of oil?