JUDAISM Origins: 2000 BC

Followers of JUDAISM are called: JEWS HEBREWS ISRAELITES

The place of worship is called the _____________. The _________ is the Old Testament of the Bible. The ________ is the first five books of the Old Testament.

The place of worship is called the synagogue. The _________ is the Old Testament of the Bible. The ________ is the first five books of the Old Testament.

The place of worship is called the synagogue. The Tanakh is the Old Testament of the Bible. The ________ is the first five books of the Old Testament.

The place of worship is called the synagogue. The Tanakh is the Old Testament of the Bible. The Torah is the first five books of the Old Testament.

The first five books of the Old Testament are: GENESIS EXODUS LEVITICUS NUMBERS DEUTERONOMY

ISRAEL: Established May 14, 1948

“God’s Chosen People” The Jews are the ones chosen to bring salvation to the world through their faith. They are still awaiting their ______, or Savior.

“God’s Chosen People” The Jews are the ones chosen to bring salvation to the world through their faith. They are still awaiting their “messiah” or Savior.

“FATHER ABRAHAM” Abraham was called from the land of ____ to the promised land Canaan. God made a ________, or binding agreement with Abraham.

“FATHER ABRAHAM” Abraham was called from the land of UR to the promised land Canaan. God made a ________, or binding agreement with Abraham.

“FATHER ABRAHAM” Abraham was called from the land of UR to the promised land Canaan. . God made a covenant, or binding agreement with Abraham. God would bless him and his descendants if they would worship only God: “I will be your God and you will be my people.”

“FATHER ABRAHAM” God promised Abraham and his wife Sarah a child. They named their son:

ISAAC

ISAAC God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac. This was a test of his faith because Abraham knew God had promised him many descendants. Because he passed the test, God provided a sacrifice: a ram entangled in the bushes.

ISAAC Isaac’s son was named:

JACOB Jacob’s name was changed to: “ISRAEL”

JACOB He had 12 sons: “The 12 tribes of ISRAEL”

The twelve tribes of Israel: Reuben Issachar Dan Gad Simeon Asher Levi Naphtali Judah Joseph Zebulun Benjamin

MOSES 1. He led the people from slavery in Egypt. This is called the __________. 2. God gave him the _______________ which he presented to the people.

MOSES 1. He led the people from slavery in Egypt. This is called the EXODUS. 2. God gave him the _______________ which he presented to the people.

MOSES 1. He led the people from slavery in Egypt. This is called the EXODUS. 2. God gave him the “10 COMMANDMENTS” which he presented to the people.

Jewish Passover Passover represents the Jewish exit, or _______ from slavery in Egypt. The death angel passed over the Jewish homes that had lamb’s blood smeared over the ________.

Jewish Passover Passover represents the Jewish exit, or “Exodus” from slavery in Egypt. The death angel passed over the Jewish homes that had lamb’s blood smeared over the ________.

Jewish Passover Passover represents the Jewish exit, or “Exodus” from slavery in Egypt. The death angel passed over the Jewish homes that had lamb’s blood smeared over the doorposts.

JOSHUA He led the Jews in the Battle of Jericho… he led the Jews into their promised land of Canaan

KING DAVID A SHEPHERD BOY DEFEATED THE GIANT GOLIATH (a PHILISTINE) WITH A SLING AND 5 STONES

KING DAVID He became one of the greatest Kings of Israel. He united it through many wars.

KING SOLOMON King David’s son. Known for his wealth. Built the Jewish temple in Jerusalem. Known for his proverbs.

King Solomon was a man of wisdom and peace King Solomon was a man of wisdom and peace. Can you tell me about one of his most famous decisions?

It was destroyed in 586 BC by King Nebuchadnezzar JEWISH TEMPLE The temple was built on Mt. Moriah by King Solomon. It was destroyed in 586 BC by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. He was responsible for the first diaspora.

JEWISH TEMPLE The temple was rebuilt. The temple was destroyed again in AD 70 by the Roman Emperor Titus. The only structure remaining is the Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall. The Jews want to rebuild their temple.

The Western Wall, or the “Wailing Wall”

Who was Daniel? A prophet of God He was an advisor to the King Nebuchadnezzar & King Darius Thrown into the lion’s den

HANUKKAH This holiday celebrates the cleansing of the Temple and the miracle of the temple oil burning for eight days.

HANUKKAH This candle holder is called a _______.

HANUKKAH This candle holder is called a menorah.

MOUNT MORIAH The Jewish temple was built on Mt. Moriah. This site is holy because it is where Abraham offered up Isaac as a sacrifice.

MESSIAH Savior sent by God- the Jews are still awaiting their messiah

Prejudice against Jews is called: ____________.

Prejudice against Jews is called: Anti-Semitism.

Saturday, the Jewish holy day; a day of rest & worship

Saturday, the Jewish holy day; a day of rest & worship SABBATH

A wise saying

A wise saying PROVERB

“the voice of God”; shares God’s word with humans

“the voice of God”; shares God’s word with humans PROPHET

Jews who wanted to physically revolt against the Romans

Jews who wanted to physically revolt against the Romans ZEALOTS

Laws that apply equally to everyone (10 Commandments)

Laws that apply equally to everyone (10 Commandments) “RULE OF LAW”

“scattering of the Jews” from their homeland

“scattering of the Jews” from their homeland DIASPORA

The 12 tribes split into 2 kingdoms: Northern kingdom: ISRAEL Southern kingdom: JUDAH

1. Why did Jews go to Egypt? 2. The modern countries of Canaan are:

1. Why did Jews go to Egypt? Because of the drought/ Egypt is the “breadbasket of the world.” 2. The modern countries of Canaan are:

1. Why did Jews go to Egypt? Because of the drought/ Egypt is the “breadbasket of the world.” 2. The modern countries of Canaan are: Jordan, Israel and Lebanon

ALSO KNOW. . . BAR MITZVAH BAT MITZVAH

“SON OF THE COMMANDMENT” (13 years old) “DAUGHTER OF THE COMMANDMENT” (12 years old)

DEAD SEA SCROLLS Found in caves around the Dead Sea Oldest manuscripts of the Torah Date from 200 BC – AD 68

“KASHRUT” “That which is proper” It refers to kosher food.