Judaism I
What was the first religion based on the worship of a single God?
Judaism
What a synagogues?
Jewish places of worship
Meat is prepared a certain way in Jewish culture.
Kosher
What is belief in more than one God?
Polytheism
In what (capital) city did King Solomon build a magnificent temple?
Jerusalem
What is the worship of a single God?
Monotheism
What is the Torah?
Hebrew Bible
What two foods are Jewish people not allowed to eat?
Pork and Shellfish
What is the name of Mrs. Cartwright's dog?
Gaston
Which holiday is celebrated by lighting a menorah candle?
Hannukah
What leader help led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
What part of the Holy Bible tells the story of the Israelite people and is known as the Hebrew Bible ?
Old Testament
Who is the Jewish spiritual leader, teacher and conducts services in the synagogue?
Rabbi
What is the weekly day of rest for the Jewish people known as?
Sabbath
What is the Diaspora?
The migration of Jews to places around the world (disperse).
What is a religious agreement with God?
Covenant
How many children does Mrs. Cartwright have?
4 or 5
For how many years did the Israelites travel in the desert?
40
Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?
Mount Sinai
This holiday celebrates the Jewish people escaping from Egypt.
Passover
What laws did God give Moses on Mount Sinai?
Ten Commandments
What is the forced removal from one's native country?
Exile
To be kosher, what two types of foods could not be eaten together according to Jewish dietary law?
Meat and dairy
Where did Mrs. Cartwright get her dog's name?
The anti-hero in Beauty and the Beast.
Who were the first people to reject polytheism?
Israelites or Jews