Western Wall: Remains of second temple of Jerusalem destroyed by Romans

Preserve and Pass Along Activity Objective: Learn four “classroom truths” and movements At the end, four students chosen to perform Class successful if all four can do it

Guidelines Teaching Areas: Teaching only in four corners Only one teacher and one student at a time Face away from center of room, whisper Time Limits: 2 minutes to learn truth and movement Corner teacher may consult teacher at center, no extra time Silence: Must be silent and reading Ch. 12 If you talk, time reduced for all or removed

12.2 The Central Beliefs and Teaching of Judaism Classroom History of Judaism First classroom truth: our class has only one true teacher Central belief of Judaism: monotheism - there is only one God Second classroom truth: respect and follow the classroom truths Central belief: to follow God’s law Third classroom truth: help other students if they are having trouble Central belief: equality and social justice Fourth classroom truth: complete all assignments creatively and thoughtfully Central belief: importance of study

12.2 The Central Beliefs and Teaching of Judaism Classroom History of Judaism First classroom truth: our class has only one true teacher First central belief of Judaism: monotheism One God Source of morality Must obey Personal relationship w/ God

12.2 The Central Beliefs and Teaching of Judaism Classroom History of Judaism First classroom truth: our class has only one true teacher First central belief of Judaism: monotheism - there is only one God respect and follow the classroom truths follow God’s law Torah – sacred text, basic laws Ten Commandments –fundamental laws Laws on diet and holy days

12.2 The Central Beliefs and Teaching of Judaism Classroom History of Judaism Second classroom truth: respect and follow the classroom truths Another central belief: to follow God’s law help other students if they are having trouble equality and social justice All who keep the law are equal Leaders are not gods Treat people fairly Care for less fortunate

12.2 The Central Beliefs and Teaching of Judaism Classroom History of Judaism Third classroom truth: help other students if they are having trouble Central belief: equality and social justice complete all assignments creatively and thoughtfully importance of study Study Torah and other writings such as the Talmud Study keeps people in touch with their faith

12.3 Foreign Domination and the Jewish Diaspora Classroom History of Judaism Four teachers forced to different corners Strict rules about how to teach classroom truths

12.3 Foreign Domination and the Jewish Diaspora Classroom History of Judaism Kingdom split (Israel & Judah) When Judah fell to Babylonians, Jewish Diaspora (scattering) began. Babylonians destroyed Solomon’s temple Hundreds of years later, Romans forced Jews to leave their homeland. Romans destroyed second temple of Jerusalem (Western Wall) Four teachers forced to different corners

12.3 Foreign Domination and the Jewish Diaspora Classroom History of Judaism Foreigners (Babylonians, Greeks & Romans) were harsh rulers, quick to stop any sign of rebellion Strict rules about how to teach classroom truths

12.4 Preserving & Passing On the Teachings of Judaism Classroom History of Judaism One teacher in center Corner teachers could consult center teacher Specific areas to learn truths Last group came together to share the classroom truths

12.4 Preserving & Passing On the Teachings of Judaism Classroom History of Judaism One teacher in center Romans allowed Rabbi Yohanan ben Zaccai to start a Jewish school in Yavneh Rabbis from around the world studied in Yavneh and returned to their communities to share what they learned Corner teachers could consult center teacher

12.4 Preserving & Passing On the Teachings of Judaism Classroom History of Judaism Rabbis from around the world studied in Yavneh and returned to their communities to share what they learned Corner teachers could consult center teacher Jews built synagogues as places to worship, study, and hold meetings. Built wherever 10 adult Jewish males lived. Any adult male could read from Torah Specific areas to learn truths

12.4 Preserving & Passing On the Teachings of Judaism Classroom History of Judaism Specific areas to learn truths Jews built synagogues as places to worship, study, and hold meetings Starting in 1948, Jews from around the world came back to the new Jewish state of Israel Hebrews=Jews=Israelites Last group came together to share the classroom truths

12.4 Preserving & Passing On the Teachings of Judaism Classroom History of Judaism One teacher in center Corner teachers could consult center teacher Specific areas to learn truths Last group came together to share the classroom truths

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D I A S P O R Processing 12 Rabbi Yohanan ben Zaccai monotheism follow God’s law equality and social justice importance of study