1. Judaism Reading the Torah

2. Yahweh’s “Covenant” With His People The Torah  The first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible.  The most sacred text in the Jewish religious tradition.

3. Abraham’s Journeys from Ur Canaan  The “Promised Land”

4. Route of the Exodus “Prince of Egypt” “Shepherd of His People”

5. Moses and the 10 Commandments A new “covenant” with Yahweh Mount Sinai The Arc of the Covenant

6. The Temple Mount, Jerusalem Today Solomon’s Temple Wall: The “Wailing” Wall

7. Kingdoms of Judah & Israel

8. Israelites in Captivity

9. Focus Questions: 1.What are the major tenants (core beliefs) of Judaism? 2.How do Jews understand the “nature of god”? 3.How do Jews understand the “nature of the universe”? 4.How do Jews view their place in this universe? 5.How do Jews view their relationship with god?