Interesting Facts
This book, known as the Five Books of Moses, is the foundation of all Jewish beliefs, practices, and scholarship.
"The Torah"
The name given to the spiritual leader or religious teacher in Judaism.
"Rabbi"
This event marks "Year 1" in Jewish history.
"Chavah"
also known as
"Creation" or "The Birth of Adam & Eve"
This holiday commemorates the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and involves a Seder meal with symbolic foods.
"Passover"
aka "Pesach"
The Jewish place of worship, study, and community gathering. It also serves as the central institution of Jewish communal life.
"Synagogue"
People of Jewish practice and descent have been awarded all six of these awards.
"Nobel Foundation Awards"
or
"The Nobel Prize"
*Chemistry: 37 awards
Economics: 38 awards
Literature: 16 awards
Peace: 9 awards
Physics: 56 awards
Physiology/Medicine: 60 awards
This German-Jewish chemist and physicist is credited with discovering the law of magnetism. His work was instrumental in the development of the electric motor and generator. He also had a major influence on the development of electrical engineering.
"Heinrich Gustav Magnus"
(1802–1870)
This book of the Torah recounts how the Jewish people began as slaves in Egypt before being freed by God, through Moses.
"Exodus"
As one of the High Holy Days in Judaism, this holiday signifies the Jewish New Year.
"Rosh Hashanah"
The word for the seven-branched candelabrum, symbolizing the light of God. It is also associated with the miracle of Hanukkah.
"Menorah"
This term is used to describe people who are both unified by a common religion and genetic/ethnic background. Most Jewish people can also identify as this group.
"Ethnoreligious"
This man, also Jewish, was an American businessman and lawyer who became a lifelong social activist. He is best known as an advisor and close friend of Martin Luther King Jr., for whom he helped write speeches, raise funds, and organize events.
"Stanley David Levison"
While the Torah is considered the written and oral law of Judaism, this book serves as a collection of Rabbinic discussion on how to apply the Torah in real life.
"The Talmud"
A high holy day in Judaism that is considered a "Day of Atonement"
"Yom Kippur"
This word in Judaism emphasizes the Jewish commitment to improving society. It means 'repairing the world' in reference to social justice and ethical responsibility.
"Tikkun Olam"
This word is used to describe a Jewish diaspora from Africa who lived (mostly unknown to modern times) for thousands of years in Ethiopia.
"Beta Israel"
Regardless of one’s religious involvement or beliefs, anyone born of a Jewish _____, is considered Jewish.
"Mother"
One can also be considered Jewish through conversion.
The male decedents of Abraham (son of Terah) to Jacob (son of Kehot) from Jewish years 1 to 1883, are considered the _____ of Jewish History.
"The Forefathers"
This event marks the coming of age of Jewish boys and girls. They become responsible for their own religious duties.
"Bar Mitzvah" (Boys) & "Bat Mitzvah" (Girls)
The word used to describe the moral obligation to give to those in need. It is seen as an act of justice rather than charity and is a fundamental aspect of Jewish ethical practice.
"Tzedakah"
Both Judaism and Islam are considered monotheistic Abrahamic religions that share many of the same beliefs, significant figures such as Abraham and Moses, but unlike other religious groups these two also follow very similar _____ laws.
"Dietary"
This person was the very first Jew. He also received the promise from God that his children would inhabit the land of Israel.
"Abraham"
The name for the first of three events from 1984 to 1991 that evacuated Ethiopian Jews from Sudan. During this initial event approximately 8000 Jews were secretly evacuated to Israel in seven weeks.
"Operation Moses"
The day of rest and spiritual enrichment which is observed from Friday Evening to Saturday evening. It also commemorates God's rest after creation.
"Shabbat"
The central declaration of the Jewish faith, affirming the oneness of God. It is also recited daily in Jewish prayers.
"Shema"