food prepared according to Jewish dietary law
kosher
document made from pieces of parchment sewn together
scroll
groups of Jews living outside the Jewish homeland
Diaspora
considered the greatest King in Jewish history
David
Jewish house of worship
synagogue
Jewish day of rest
Sabbath
how did God punish the Egyptians for not freeing the Israelites
10 Plagues
rabbi who founded Torah schools in Babylon and Egypt
Ben Zakkai
the belief in one God
monotheism
group of people with common interests and values living in an area
community
what does Passover celebrate
escape from slavery in Egypt to Freedom
the Second Temple was rebuilt during his reign
King Herod
money given to a religious institution
tithe
departure of Israelites out of slavery in Egypt
Exodus
the discovery of these is considered one of the most significant modern archaeological findings; found in clay jars in caves
Dead Sea Scrolls
he required the Jews to worship many Greek gods and goddesses, even though they didn't believe
Antiochus IV
a messenger sent by God to share God's word with people
prophet
the first part of the Hebrew bible
Torah
Solomon's temple (First Temple) was said to have this chest
Ark of the Covenant
he led the fight again Seleucid rule
Maccabeaus