Abraham Isaac, son of Abraham Jacob, son of Isaac Important Figures: Moses King David and King Solomon
About 1950 B.C.E. Began in Canaan, around present day Israel/Lebanon
God, known as YHWH, or Yahweh
Synagogues
The Torah Hebrew Bible Talmud Ten Commandments
Passover To celebrate the Exodus of the Jews escaping Egypt, led by Moses Chanukah (Hanukkah) Honor the victory over a war with the Greeks
Monotheism One God, oldest Monotheistic religion Ten Commandments Honor mother and father, forbids lying, stealing, murder, believe in one God, etc… Caring for the Poor