Judaism 2

Which Jewish holiday is celebrated around the time of Christmas & celebrates Jewish victories?

Abraham's grandson's name?

Which of these names has not been used to refer to the people that today are called Jews?

Which Jewish holiday occurs in the spring & is when Jews celebrate the Exodus from Egypt?

What is the rabbi's assistant in the synagogue called?

Which King of Israel captured Jerusalem making it a very important city for Jews?

Which of these is a main purpose of marriage for Jews?

___received revelations from God in the forms of the burning bush, plagues, & 10 Commandments.

Which King of Israel was famous for being wise and also for building the Temple of Jerusalem?

What is the most important time each week for Jews (their Sabbath)?

Which man made the Covenant with God that was the foundation of Judaism?

What 2 main themes are celebrated and focused on during the Jewish holidays?

Spiritual ideas from Judaism have impacted western culture in every way except our ideas about:

Which Jewish holiday celebrates the Jewish New Year and is one of the holiest days of the year?

What is another name for the skullcap that men wear called a kippa?

What is the most important part of the inside of a synagogue?

The ____________ is one of the major texts of Judaism that instructs Jews on codes of behavior.

Which of these areas is not one of the Top 3 areas that Jews live in in the U.S.?

Ceremony for Jewish girls occurs at age __ & signifies they have become an adult in God's eyes.

Ceremony for Jewish boys occurs at age __ & signifies they have become an adult in God's eyes..

Which Jewish holiday is known as the Day of Atonement where Jews ask God for forgiveness?

Jews living outside of Israel in other countries around the world are referred to as the _____.

A symbol (candles) of the nation of Israel and its mission to be a light unto the nations.

_____ refers to very specific dietary laws regarding food restrictions for Jews.

The first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible which presents Mosaic law & moral codes to the Jews: