Judaism

Period in Judaism where Jerusalem was completely destroyed in 70AD.

Branch of Judaism that believes in the strict following of the Torah

The Skullcap worned by Jewish men.

Rabbinic commentaries of Jewish law, ethics and customs

The scroll of scripture verse on the right side of the doorway for Jews.

Period in Judaism where the Diaspora takes place.

The period in Judaism where Christianity became the official religion of Palistine and Israel.

The name Jews use for the entirety of books of the Hebrew Scriptures.

Group of Jews who believe Jesus was the Messiah and they await his rereturn

The Jewish proclamation of faith. "Hear O' Israel: The Lord our God, The Lord is one"

When does the Sabbath begin for Jews?

The period where the Jews were blamed for the Black Plague.

These books contain the will of God spoken by those who challenged the Jews to remain faithful to God's law.

Period in which Jewish Mysticism (kabbalah) arose.

The hatred of Jews around the world.

Branch of Judaism that emphasizes mysticism and a personal relationship with God.

Jewish mystical practice that believes God can be known through the heart

Period of Judaism where Jews migrated from many European countries to Poland.

Festival of the Jewish New Year

Period in which the Jews were living under Muslim and Christian rule.

Holy Day Jews celebrate the Festival of Lights. Commemorates the rededication of the temple after Maccabean revolt

Period in which Hasidism and Zionism began.

A branch of Judaism that observes traditional Jewish practices but is open to change.

The Name for the books in the Hebrew Scriptures that iclude poetry, wisdom literature and comfort to Jewish people.

The place and center of prayer and study for Jewish people.

The Year the Jewish homeland was established.

The name for the first 5 books of the of the Hebrew Scriptues.

This branch of Judaism believes that as society changes so must their religion.

The Biblical name Jews use for for Jerusalem.

The writings and teachings of the Rabbis. They are called the oral Torah and are used to preserve the law of Moses.

It is the coming of age celebration for a young girl.

This Holy Day celebrates the the exodus out of Egypt

The mass destruction of Jews by the German Nazis.

It is the Holy Day of Atonement for the Jews.

Period in Judaism where Zionism takes root among the Jewish people.

They are the spiritual teachers in Judaism.

Period in Jewish history where the establishment of a homeland took place.

Commitment to establishing a homeland

The dietary laws found in Judaism.