1. Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Preview The Struggle to Preserve Judaism
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Chapter 12
Chapter 12 Preview
The Struggle to
Preserve Judaism
Essential Question: What are the central teachings of Judaism, and why did they survive to modern day?
Directions: Think of a tradition that is shared and practiced in your family. It might be a favorite recipe, a story, an activity, or special weekly/monthly tradition. Briefly describe your tradition in the space below, and then answer the questions that follow.
Describe your family tradition:
How long has your family had this tradition?
What challenges have you or your family faced trying to preserve or keep this tradition going? Or could you foresee any problems in the future?
In what ways have you or your family tried to pass this tradition along to others?

2. The Struggle to Preserve Judaism
Chapter 12 Preview
The Struggle to Preserve Judaism
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12.1 Introduction
What allowed invaders to conquer the Hebrews?
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What happened in the following years…
930 BCE:____________________________________________________
722 BCE:____________________________________________________
597 BCE:____________________________________________________
586 BCE:____________________________________________________
The Hebrew captivity in Babylon was the beginning of the… ____________________________
Diaspora means: _______________________________

3. 2. Following Jewish Teachings
12.2 The Central Beliefs and Teachings of Judaism
Main Ideas
1. Monotheism
Why is monotheism a central part of Judaism?
(3 bullets)
2. Following Jewish Teachings
How do Jews learn about God’s Law?
(3 bullets)

4. 3. Equality and Social Justice 4. Importance of Study
12.2 The Central Beliefs and Teachings of Judaism
Main Ideas
3. Equality and Social Justice
How are Jews concerned about moral values?
(3 bullets)
4. Importance of Study
How do Jews study the Torah?
(3 bullets)
Summary
3-4 sentences
Use all of the terms in the word bank to write your summary!
monotheism
Talmud
God’s law
equality
study

5. 1. Babylonians 2. Persians 3. Greeks
12.3 Foreign Domination and Jewish Diaspora
Main Ideas
1. Babylonians
What happened to the Jews when they were ruled by the Babylonians?
(2 bullets)
2. Persians
What happened to the Jews when they were ruled by the Persians?
(2 bullets)
3. Greeks
What happened to the Jews when they were ruled by the Greeks?
(3 bullets)

6. Use all of the terms in the word bank to write your summary!
12.3 Foreign Domination and Jewish Diaspora
Main Ideas
4. Romans
What happened to the Jews when they were ruled by the Romans?
(4 bullets)
Use all of the terms in the word bank to write your summary!
diaspora
exile
Babylon
King Cyrus (Persia)
Greeks
Romans
executed
destroyed
Summary
3-4 sentences

7. 1. Rabbi Yohanan ben Zaccai 2. New Teachers and Practices
12.4 Preserving and Passing on the Teaching of Judaism
Main Ideas
1. Rabbi Yohanan ben Zaccai
Who was Rabbi ben Zaccai, and how help preserve Judaism?
(3 bullets)
2. New Teachers and Practices
What new practices were introduced to help the Jews preserve their religion?
(3 bullets)
Summary
3-4 sentences
Use all of the terms in the word bank to write your summary!
Rabbi ben Zaccai
preserve
school
synagogue
religious services