1. Chapter 2.5 Roots of Judaism
Israel lies at western end of Fertile Crescent and eastern end of Mediterranean Sea

2. Focus Q: Tues. 9/17
List 3 things that you learned about the Hebrews in section 2.5…..or any other source.

3. Focus Q: Sept. 20
2 things that really frost my cookies are…….

4. Focus Q: Sept. 28 What religions do not eat pork? Why?
What is “kosher?”
Have you ever heard of the Promised Land? Who was promised what?
Who are the Hebrews?
Who celebrates Hanukkah? Yom Kippur? Rosh Hashanah? Eid?

5. Fertile Crescent

6. Ancient
Israel

7. What is another name for Israelites or Jews?
Hebrews

8. *They were monotheistic, they believed in one God*
What was unique about the early religious beliefs of the Israelites compared to other ancient people?
*They were monotheistic, they believed in one God*

9. WHY DO RELIGIONS HAVE SYMBOLS? WHAT PURPOSE DO THEY SERVE?
Mezuzah
Star of David
Menorah
Holds Torah verses
Attached to door frame
symbolize God's rule over the universe in all six directions: north, south, east, west, up and down
Holy Book
Torah
Israel’s flag

10. What is the Hebrews most sacred?
*Torah*: includes the 1st five books of the Hebrew Bible
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Part of Old Testament
Jewish laws and customs: Torah, Hebrew Bible (24 books), Talmud

11. JUDAISM- major world religion founded by the Hebrews in 1400 B. C
JUDAISM- major world religion founded by the Hebrews in 1400 B.C. which became the first monotheistic belief system. (monotheism-ONE GOD)
IMPORTANT FIGURES:
Abraham- first Hebrew to make a covenant with God; father of monotheism and the Israelites.
2. *Moses- messenger of God (prophet) who led the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt and was given the Ten Commandments*on Mt. Sinai
3. King David & his son Solomon- created a Jewish empire and built the city of Jerusalem

12. Jewish fragmentation……
Solomon and the Jews were eventually conquered by stronger powers: Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians.
Many Jews left Israel for other parts of the world
*This spreading out of the Jewish people is called the DIASPORA.*

13. Diaspora

14. *According to Hebrews, what 2 promises did God make to Abraham?*
First, God said he would have a special relationship w/ Abraham and his descendants
Second, *Canaan would one day belong to the Israelites* This is the “promised land” (exam Q)

15. Land of Canaan

16. What is at the heart of Judaism?
The 10 Commandments
Also, Judaism teaches about law and morality, like many religions.

17. What 2 issues do the 10 commandments address?
Your religious duties towards……… *….God and other people….*

19. Orthodox, Conservative or Reformed
*NOTES*
Ten Commandments- law code
Torah- holy book
Monotheism God
JUDAISM
Sabbath- holy day is Saturday
Synagogue or temple- house of worship
Important days: Hannukah, Passover, Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah
Kosher food (no pork or shellfish)
Orthodox, Conservative or Reformed

20. Orthodox Jews in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hasidic
Jews
Orthodox Jews in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Reformed Jew at the wailing wall in Jerusalem

21. Why do you think the US does not discourage any religions including: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam? What possible benefit could they provide to our society?