The Torah Israelite culture

1. 5 books of the Torah 1. Genesis 2. Exodus 3. Leviticus 4. Numbers 5. Deuteronomy

2. Foods the ancient Hebrews ate. Bread, Lintil Soup, Milk, Wine, Wheat, Barley, Figs, Pomegranates, Olive Oil, Honey, Goats, Rams

3. What kind of animals did the Hebrews use? Goats and Rams for food Donkey to carry items Ox, Donkey, Cattle used for doing labor work

4. Kinds of clothing Wore sandals Yarn to embroider linen clothing Animal skin used for leather

5. Did Hebrews have slaves? Yes it was mentioned “ on the Sabbath you and your slaves shall rest” It also says “When you buy a Hebrew slave, they can only serve for 6 years”

6. Types of Sacrifices and Offerings Meal offerings Sacrifices of burning items Offerings of Bulls, rams and lambs

7. How did Hebrews give Tzedakah (help the poor) They left the edges of their fields unharvest (not picked) for the poor to eat They did not pick everything off the their vines (which had grapes and olives)

8. What was Olive Oil used for? For meal offerings For Anointing (honoring/baptizing ) For eating/cooking

Based on what you learned from the Torah, would you want to live during this time period? Why or Why not? Explain your feelings by using support.