Key People
He is the Son of God
Who is Jesus?
This area is still a country, and it is the Hebrews traditional homeland.
What is Israel?
A key religious leader in the Jewish faith.
What is a rabbi?
The day reserved for rest and worship
What is the Sabbath?
Means "doorpost"; often placed on the upper part of the doorway.
What is the mezuzah?
He is referred to as the "father" of Judaism.
Who is Abraham?
The name of the town where Jesus grew up.
What is Nazareth?
The Holy Book of Judaism
What is the Torah?
The Bible was written by this figure.
Who is God?
Means "peace".
What is shalom?
Name for a non-Jew
What is a Gentile?
The name of the city in Israel that is home to Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
What is Jerusalem?
The house of worship in the Jewish faith.
What is a synagogue?
The belief in one God
What is monotheism?
A cap worn over mens head to signify reverence to God.
What is a kippah/yamaka?
King of Palestine
Who is King Herold (the Great)?
Moses led the Hebrews out of slavery from this land.
What is Egypt?
Means "good and proper"; often describes the kind of food Jewish people eat.
What is kosher?
An 8 day celebration also referred to as the "festival of lights".
What is Hanukkah?
The blood of what animal that was smeared over the door which commemorates the first Passover.
What is a lamb?
Name of the Roman Emperor
Who is Augustus or Tiberius Caesar?
The three main areas of Palestine.
What is Galilee, Samaria, and Judea
Teachers of the faith; referred to as the scholarly members of the Pharisees.
What are scribes?
The Jewish New Year which is a 10-day period of prayer and reflection.
What is Rosh Hashana?
Language spoken by Jesus
What is Aramaic?