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| How did Abraham Heschel describe Judaism? |
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| A covenant between God and the people |
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| Through what 2 men did the relationship of Judaism begin? |
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Abraham- father of the Chosen people
Moses- Received the Law from God |
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| What types of Jews keep the laws and practices of Judaism? |
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| religious or observant Jews |
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| What letters do Jews use to refer to God and why? |
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| What word do they say instead of Yahweh when they come across it in the Bible? |
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| "Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone" |
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| The 3 sections of Scripture: |
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The Torah
The Prophets
The Writings |
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| What word encompasses letters standing for the 3 sections of Scripture? |
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| What is another word for the Torah and how many laws does it contain? |
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| What section of the Tanakh comprises books recounting the stories of the men who tried to keep Israel close to God through the years? |
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| What section of the Tanakh is a compilation of many different types of literature? |
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| What is the leader of Jewish worship called? |
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| What book, containing interpretations by rabbis from the previous 400 years, was copied down in the year 200? |
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| What are several books of the Mishnah called? |
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| T or F: History is important to Jews? |
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| True- thy see God acting and maintaining his relationship with the "Chosen People" |
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| When was the Second Jerusalem Temple destroyed? by whom? What did it get rid of? |
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70 AD
The Romans
Changed practices of Jews because there was no longer a temple for animal sacrifice |
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| Who emerged as leaders of the Jews, focusing on the study of Torah rather than Temple rituals? |
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| What situation was characterized by the Jews scarttering around the known world? |
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| Jews in Africa, Spain. and the Near East lived under the control of who? |
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| One major reason Jews were not treated wekk in European countries? |
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| Jews emerged as successful moneylenders and church laws discouraged moneylending |
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| What significant event were the Jews blamed for, resulting in 1/3 of Europe's death? |
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| What were the Jews and Muslims victims of? |
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| Who was the greatest Jewish Philosopher of the middle ages? |
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| What is Jewish mysticism known as? |
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| What is the text of Kabbalah? |
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| What is the very strict type of Judaism, based in Williamsburg (section of Brooklyn)? |
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| How can u distinguish a Hisidic? |
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Curly sideburns
They have arranged marriages
Women shave heads after marriage |
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| What is a ceremonial bath of Judaism called? |
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| What refers to the movement for Israel to be its own nation? When was this accomplished? |
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| What is persecution of Jews generally known as? |
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The Worst example of anti-semitism?
When did it take place? |
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| How many Jews died during the Holocaust? |
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| What is the most liberal form of Judaism? What fraction of Jews in US? |
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| What is the most strict form of Judaism? What fraction? |
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| What is the middle type of Judaism combining elements of Reform and Orthodox? |
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| How does Judaism differ from Christianity? |
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| It is more concerned with correct oractice than correct belief |
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| Instead of focusing on what God is, they focus on what? |
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| T or F: Jews are very philanthropic? |
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| What is the name of the skullcap that observant Jewish men wear? |
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| What is a small box containing biblical passages tied on their left arm and around their head? |
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| What else do men wear while praying? |
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| How many times a day are prayers said at home? |
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| What is the center of Jewish worship and social life? |
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The home
- No synagogue rules |
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| What object contains a scroll of the Shema and is to the right of the front door? |
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| What type of foods do Jews eat? What food is forbidden? |
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| What 2 food groups are Jews not allowed to mix? |
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| What cabinet are Torah scrolls kept in Synagogues? |
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| When does the Jewish Sabbath take place? |
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| Sunset on Friday- Sunset on saturday |
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| What is the Jewish New Year called? |
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| What is the holiest day of the Jewish Year? |
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| What happens during Yom Kippur? |
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| No work is done, no food or liquids are consumed, and it culminates a 10 day period of reflection and repentance |
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| How long does Passover last? What does it commemorate? |
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8 days
The Exodus of Jews out of Egypt |
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| What is the ritual meal of Passover? |
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| What happens on the 8th day of a Jewish baby boy's life? |
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Circumcised and given name
Girls are given their names on the Sabbath following their birth |
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| What celebrations are held for Jews' 13th birthdays? |
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| Where does a wedding ceremony take place? |
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| Under a bridal canopy called a huppah |
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| How does a wedding ceremony end? |
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| With the breaking of a wine glass under the groom's foot, symbolizing the destruction of the Temples and the everyday pain people must face |
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| How mnay Jews are there in the world? |
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| What are the main Jewish burial practices? |
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Must be buried within 24 hours
-No embalming
The family sits shivah (on a low bench) for a week
The family covers all mirrors, men do not care about physical appearance |
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