Origins of Judaism
Who is considered the father of the Jewish people?
Abraham
Who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?
Moses
What is the first five books of the "Hebrew Bible" called?
The Torah
What is the Jewish day of rest and worship called?
Shabbat (Sabbath)
What is the name of the land where Judaism originated?
Canaan (modern day Israel and Palestine)
Which prophet received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai?
Moses
What is the name of the full "Hebrew Bible"?
The Tanakh
What major Jewish holiday celebrates the Exodus from Egypt?
Passover (Pesach)
What empire destroyed the First Temple and led the Israelites into exile in 586 BCE?
Babylonian Empire
Name a king of the kingdom of Israel
King Saul, David, Solomon.
What collection of writings explains Jewish law and traditions through rabbinic discussions?
The Talmud
What is the name of the Jewish New Year?
Rosh Hashanah
What event led to the Jewish Diaspora in 70 CE?
The destruction of the Second Temple by the Romans
What was the role of the rabbis in Jewish history after the destruction of the Second Temple?
They became religious leaders who interpreted Jewish law and helped preserve traditions.
How does the Talmud help Jews interpret the Torah?
It provides explanations, debates, and commentaries by rabbis on how to apply the Torah’s laws.
What happened during the Second Temple period that changed Judaism forever?
The Romans destroyed the Second Temple in 70 CE, leading to the rise of rabbinic Judaism and the focus on synagogues and Torah study.
What was the significance of the covenant between God and Abraham?
It established a special relationship between God and the Jewish people.
How did the Babylonian Exile influence Jewish religious practices?
Without the Temple, Jews focused more on prayer, study, and written texts, leading to the development of synagogues and the study of the Torah.
What are the differences between the Torah, Tanakh, and Talmud?
The Torah: The first five books of the Hebrew Bible.
The Tanakh: The entire Hebrew Bible, including history, wisdom, and prophecy.
The Talmud: A collection of rabbinic discussions interpreting Jewish law and traditions.
How did the Jewish Diaspora impact the spread of Jewish traditions and beliefs?
Jewish communities spread worldwide, adapting traditions to different cultures while maintaining core beliefs and practices.