Bellringer Use Chapter 1 of textbook to define the following terms Torah Inquiring Reading Nevi’im Allegorical Reading Ketuvim Mystical Reading Tanakh Tetagrammaton Plain Sense Liturgies

Chapter 2: Introduction to Judaism

What is Judaism One of the Oldest Religions in the World Uses the Old Testament for its Religious Guidelines (Tanakh) Also uses Cultural Traditions

1. By Birth to a Jewish Mother Judaism Basic Facts Judaism is both a Religion and Ethnicity Two ways to become a follower of Judaism 1. By Birth to a Jewish Mother 2. Convert to Judaism Jewish for Life Jewish Communities Exist All Over the World Main Concentration is in Israel Most Holy site is the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem

The Hebrew Bible Torah- (the law or teaching) First 5 Books Nevi`um- (the prophets) Ketuvim- (the writings)

The Talmud Companion to the Hebrew Bible Record of Rabbinic Discussions and Oral Traditions Two Parts 1.Mishnah (Oral Laws) 2. Gemara (Discussion of the Laws)