1. DO NOW:
Write in agenda and put it away
Finish Summary
Test Monday 12/18
Take out H/W
Listen for directions

2. Topic: Preserving Judaism
Unit: Ancient Hebrews
Topic: Preserving Judaism
EQ: How has the conquering FROM various nations affected the teachings and traditions of Judaism?

3. Recall
At your table discuss the following & write your responses using in complete sentences
What does Diaspora mean?
What are the four major Jewish beliefs?
What is religious tolerance?

4. Babylonian & Persian Rule
Hebrews lived in Babylon for ½ century
Became known as the Judeans (Jews)
Kingdom of Judah
539 BCE Babylonians conquered by the Persians
Cyrus released the Jews from captivity
Religious Tolerance
Some Jews went back to Judah to work on rebuilding temples
Others spread throughout the Persian Empire- Jewish Diaspora

5. Greek Rule Ruled by Persia for nearly 400 years
Greeks conquered Persia
Tried to force Jews to worship Greek gods
168 BCE Jews rebelled
164 BCE drove the Greeks from Jerusalem
Celebrated by the Jewish holiday- Hanukkah

6. Roman Rule 88 years the Kingdom of Judah was independent
63 BCE conquered by the Romans
Allowed the Jewish people to practice their religion
22 BCE King Herod began to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem
More magnificent than Solomon’s
Took 46 years to complete

7. Roman Rule 66 CE the Jews rebelled
70 CE Titus lead an army of 60,000 soldiers against the Jews
Destroyed Jerusalem~ temple
All that remained was its western wall~ Sacred
More Jewish people scattered throughout Europe
Romans forbade Jewish people from entering Jerusalem
Captured thousands of Jews to work as slaves

8. Preserving Judaism Rabbi Zakkai
Started school in Yavneh (center of Jewish life)
Training grounds for other Rabbi’s
New Rabbi’s would spread their knowledge in their communities
Created religious law making body
Rabbi’s were instructed to have their communities build synagogues

9. Summary
Using your notes you will write a summary to help answer the essential question. This needs to be done in the CEE format. You should have 3 pieces of evidence total. 7 sentences Minimum.
Claim: Restate the Question, Evidence: Cite information, Explanation: Answers the question.