Sacred Texts
What is the sacred text for Judaism?
Hebrew Bible
How many Gods are worshipped in Judaism?
One! (Monotheistic)
What is a covenant?
A sacred agreement or promise that God makes
Who did God speak to through a burning bush and was called to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?
Moses
Celebrates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt. During the Seder meal, the Exodus story is retold.
Passover (Pesach)
What language is their sacred text is written in?
Hebrew
What is a sacred agreement with God called?
Covenant
What is the Davidic Covenant?
God makes a covenant with King David that his kingdom will last forever. (2 Samuel 7:12-16)
This person is known for being a man of faith in God, for almost sacrificed his only son for God, and for making a covenant with God
Abraham
Celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in 165 BCE. When the Temple was rededicated, the candles miraculously burned for eight days. Today, they light a menorah for eight days to symbolize God's presence.
Hannukkah
What are the first five books of the Bible called?
The Torah
What is their main place of worship?
Synagogue
What is the Mosaic (or Sinai) Covenant?
A Covenant God establishes with the Israelites after God liberates them from slavery in Egypt.
God gives the Israelites the Ten Commandments
This person was raised by her uncle Mordecai, she risked her life and courageously spoke to the King to change a decree to kill Jews, and she later became the queen of Persia
Queen Esther
The weekly day of rest and worship. It is observed from Friday evening at sunset to Saturday evening at sunset.
Shabbat (Sabbath) - Follows God's example of resting on the seventh day after creating all things.
How many books are in the Hebrew Bible?
24 books
Some Jews follow dietary laws determining if a food is kosher (fit or proper) for Jewish people to eat. Name three foods that are not kosher.
Pigs, Rabbits, shrimp, lobster, or crab
What are the three promises in God's covenant with Abraham (Abram)?
God's promises:
1. "I will make you the father of a great nation" (Gen. 12:2)
2. "I will bless you... and you will be a blessing to others" and "All the families on earth will be blessed through you." (Gen. 12:2-3).
3. I will give this land (Canaan) to your descendants (Gen 12:7)
This person is known for being a "man after God's own heart", for being king over Israel, and for writing many of the Psalms
King David
The Jewish New Year. A time of repentance, reflection, and prayer. Rituals include blowing the shofar and eating apples dipped in honey.
Rosh Hashanah
What are the three main sections of the Hebrew Bible?
Law (Torah)
Prophets (Nevi'im)
Writings (Ketuvim)
One of the most important practices in Judaism
Memorizing and studying the Hebrew Bible, especially the Torah. This helps to internalize the values, ethics, and teachings of the Jewish faith.
What is God's covenant with Noah?
After the Flood, God makes a covenant with Noah and the land. God promises never again to destroy all living creatures with a flood and establishes the rainbow as a sign of this covenant.
(Genesis 9:8-17)
Meaning "anointed one", this person is promised to fulfill prophecies in the Hebrew Bible by bringing peace, justice, and redemption to the Jewish people and to the world.
The Messiah
The Day of Atonement. A solemn day of fasting, prayer, and repentance. Jews seek forgiveness and strive for spiritual renewal
Yom Kippur