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Original name for people that we now call Jews.
What is Hebrew
100
Jews believe that this person was not the messiah because violence and war continue to mark history since his death.
Who is Jesus Christ.
100
During Hanukkah, one candle per day for eight days is lit on this type of candle holder
What is a menorah
100
This coming of age ceremony signifies that one is viewed as an adult in the eyes of Judaism. It happens for boys at age 13. The coming of age ceremony for girls is called something slightly different but happens when a girl turns 12.
What is bar mitzvah for boys and bat mitzvah for girls.
100
Throughout history, and sadly even still today, Jews have experienced extreme hostility and prejudice. The term for this is
What is anti-Semitism
200
Judaism is more concerned with what than beliefs?
What are actions
200
A great King sent by God to lead and liberate the people.
What is a messiah
200
This holiday commemorates the freeing of Hebrews from slavery (this is known as the Exodus)
What is Passover
200
Weddings take place here, in a place of worship for the Jewish population.
What is a synagogue
200
Shortly after a baby is born this is done to signify the importance the family places on their faith
What is gives their child a 2nd name, their Hebrew name
300
Jewish tradition is this, meaning that if a child's mother is Jewish, then the child is born Jewish
What is matrilineal
300
This person receives a message from God and delivers that message to God's people. The message belongs to God, this person acts as God's messenger
Who is a prophet.
300
This holiday, also known as the festival of lights, celebrates the events of the Maccabean revolt
What is Hanukkah
300
Weddings take place under a canopy called this, to symbolize the home they'll share together
What is a chuppah
300
The literal translation of the word Torah is this, but a more accurate definition would be . . .
What is law, but a more accurate translation would be teaching
400
If a non-Jewish person wishes to convert to Judaism, and is sincere about their beliefs, then they can convert through a process known as this
What is gerut
400
The concept of the "chosen people" does not mean that Jewish people feel as though they are better than others, but rather . . .
What is . . . that Jews considered themselves to be God's Chosen People as God chose Abraham and led him to monotheism. Jewish people were to be the keepers of the covenant (binding agreement between God and humanity) on earth. The idea of "chosen" is reciprocal, with God choosing humanity and humanity choosing God.
400
This holiday, which is the Jewish New Year, occurs in September or early October
What is Rosh Hashanah
400
After a wedding ceremony, the groom crushes a glass under his foot to signify this . . .
What is . . . that they will experience both good and bad things in their marriage and they must face them together. This is also a symbol of the destruction of the first temple
400
This is the most traditional denomination of Judaism
What is Orthodox Judaism
500
Jews belief in God can be understood through two essential teachings. They are . . .
What is The Five Fundamental Concepts and the Thirteen Articles of Faith
500
Moses was considered the greatest this who ever lived because . . .
What is the greatest prophet because he freed the Hebrews from slavery
500
After Rosh Hashanah there is an eight day period for reflection and judgment about your behaviour the previous year. It culminates in the most serious of holidays known as this, where 25 hours is spent on fasting and prayers of repentance.
What is Yom Kippur
500
After someone dies what should you do with the body? In Judaism you would not do this because . . .
What is cremate the body because of the idea that in doing so you are destroying what God has made
500
The four main divisions of Judaism
What are Orthodox, Reform, Conservative and Reconstructionist