Synagogues
This type of building is used by Jewish people for prayer and community gatherings. What is it called?
A synagogue
What is the name of the language, traditionally spoken by Ashkenazi Jews, originated in Central and Eastern Europe and blends Hebrew with Germanic languages?
Yiddish
Which country became the center of Jewish migration in the late 19th and 20th centuries, following the Zionist movement?
Israel
What does it mean for people to have "diverse identities" in a Jewish community?
Diverse identities in a Jewish community refer to the variety of backgrounds, family structures, cultural practices, and personal beliefs that make each person unique.
Synagogues in different parts of the world often look different based on local culture. What do we call this idea of mixing Jewish traditions with local customs?
Acculturation
Which language, spoken by Jews in the Iberian Peninsula before their expulsion, is a blend of Old Spanish and Hebrew, and is still spoken by some Sephardic Jews today?
Ladino
During the 15th century, Jews were expelled from Spain and Portugal, leading to migrations to which empire, where many Sephardic Jews settled?
The Ottoman Empire
Name two groups of Jews based on geography
Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews
The Jewish people who built synagogues in places like Morocco or the Caribbean likely adapted their buildings to blend in with the local architecture. What might they have used to make their synagogues look similar to other buildings?
Local building materials or designs
What is the name of the language, spoken by Jews in North Africa and the Middle East, blends Arabic with Hebrew?
Judeo-Arabic
In the 19th and 20th centuries, Jews moved to the United States in large numbers. What event or movement significantly increased Jewish immigration to America?
The pogroms in Eastern Europe or the Holocaust
Name one way Jewish communities might differ in their practices or traditions.
Different Jewish communities may follow unique customs in food, language, or religious observance, like eating specific holiday foods or speaking Ladino or Yiddish.
Synagogues in some parts of the world, like Azerbaijan, might have special features, like extra domes. What architectural feature might you see in a synagogue in Azerbaijan?
A dome
Bukharian Jews, who lived in Central Asia, speak a language that blends Persian with Hebrew and Russian. What is the name of this language?
Judeo-Persian
The Jewish community in which Central Asian city, located along the Silk Road, became a key destination for Jewish migrants during the medieval period?
Samarkand
What is one thing we can learn from seeing patterns in our classmates’ identity Post-its?
We can see that while we share similarities, each person has unique experiences and traits that add to our classroom’s diversity.
In some countries, like the Caribbean or Morocco, Jews built synagogues that were influenced by the local culture and style. What might this tell us about how Jewish people adapted in new places?
Jews adapted to fit in with local traditions while maintaining their religious practices?
The Juhuri language is primarily spoken by Jews in the Caucasus region, particularly in Azerbaijan and Dagestan. What is the unique feature of Juhuri compared to standard Persian?
The inclusion of Hebrew words and a distinct phonetic structure?
In what ancient city did Abraham begin his journey to the Promised Land, setting a precedent for migration in Jewish history?
Ur
Why is it important to learn about diversity within our Jewish community?
It helps us understand and appreciate each other’s unique backgrounds and experiences, creating a more inclusive community.