1. HEBREW AND JUDAISM

2. THE EARLY HEBREWS Judaism – the Hebrews religion Abraham The Hebrew bible traces back to him Lived in Mesopotamia Told by God to move to Canaan Received God’s promise that his descendants would become a mighty nation.

3. THE EARLY HEBREWS Moses Lived in Egypt Told by God to gain freedom of Hebrew slaves and led them from Egypt Led his people out of Egypt on a journey called the Exodus Received the Ten Commandments from God on Mt. Sinai

4. THE EARLY HEBREWS The Mosaic laws – a system of laws that was told to Moses by God. Guide many areas of Jews’ daily lives

5. THE EARLY HEBREWS Groups that controlled the Israelites: Romans Chaldeans Persians Diaspora- the scattering of the Jews outside of Israel and Judah.

6. THE EARLY HEBREW Women in Hebrew History Few rights Must obey father and/or husband Husband was chosen by her father Couldn’t inherit property

7. JEWISH BELIEFS Monotheism – the belief in only one God Torah – the most sacred text of Judaism Synagogue – Jewish house of worship Prophets – are groups of people who are said to receive messages from God to be taught to others. Talmud – set of commentaries and lessons for everyday life.

8. JUDAISM Judaism shaped western cultures Judaism influenced the development of Isalm Believed they descended from Abraham The burning of the second temple Most responsible for ending the first Jewish revolt

9. TRADITIONS AND HOLY DAYS Hanukkah Honors the rededication of the Second Temple during the revolt of Maccabees Passover A time for Jews to remember the Exodus High Holy Days Rosh Hashanah- Jewish New Year Yom Kippur ask God for forgiveness Considered the most holy day