Most traditional form of Judaism, believes that the Torah is unchanging – despite changes in society Jewish life should not change much and continue to follow the Torah
What is Orthodox Judaism
100
Three letters that refer to the Hebrew Bible, derived from the first letters of the Hebrew names of its three sections: (Torah, Prophets, Writings)
What is TNK (the Tanakh)
100
Judaism's most important holy day - commemorates forgiveness of sins and is marked by fasting from food and drink, occurs in the fall on the 10th day of the new year
What is Yom Kippur
200
Agreement established between God and ancient Israelites, first through Abraham and later through Moses, that designates the Jews as God's Chosen People, with special rights and responsibilities.
What is the Covenant
200
Branch of Judaism that believes being Jewish and living in modern society is compatible, as society changes, Judaism can adapt to it
What is Reform Judaism
200
First five books of the Hebrew Bible
What is the Torah
200
Festival occuring in early fall to celebrate the new year
What is Rosh Hashanah
200
The Jewish rite of passage that occurs at birth
What is circumcision
300
One who speaks for God
What is a prophet
300
Branch that believes Orthodox and Conservative Judaism are too strict and traditional in their observance of Jewish law – they need to change with modern society
What is Reform Judaism
300
Another name for the first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible (the word for five books in Greek)
What is the Pentateuch
300
Festival in remembrance of the Exodus of the Jews form Egypt
What is Passover
300
What is symbolized through circumcision
What is the covenant
400
prayer of mourning
What is the kaddish
400
This form of Judaism believes that Reform Judaism is to liberal and lax in following traditions and laws laid out in the Torah
What is Orthodox Judaism
400
Written in 200ad, contains teachings of the rabbis, most important text of the oral Torah
What is the Mishnah
400
The traditional dinner held during Passover to commemorate the Exodus
What is the Seder
400
Rite of passage that celebrates the ideal human relationship and occurs under a huppah.
What is marriage
500
Coming of age ceremony for boys
What is a bar mitzvah
500
Branch of Judaism that is somewhat open to change and modern ways, but still strict in observing traditional Jewish practices and laws
What is Conservative Judaism
500
Judaism's most basic statement of monotheism.
What is the Shema
500
How long the Sabbath lasts
What is sunset on Friday until sunset on Saturday
500
The ritual that celebrates coming of age for girls