1. Mrs. Agosta, Mrs. Hassett and Ms. Pojer

2. I. History: Judaism is the first monotheistic religion Yahweh is the Hebrew name for God.

3. Hebrews were nomads who lived in the Fertile Crescent (the birthplace of monotheism)

4. Hebrews, settled in Palestine or Canaan (the Promised Land)

5. Other Names for Jews Hebrews Hebrews Israelites Israelites

6. In 930 BCE, the Kingdom split North - Israel South - Judah Israel was invaded and the Hebrews lived under foreign rule DON’T WRITE

7. Diaspora- When a group of people are forced off their land. Jews had to leave Palestine and were scattered. They kept their beliefs and later influenced Christianity and Islam

8. II. Beliefs: Monotheism- believe in one true God Jews are God’s Chosen people- God made a covenant (binding agreement) with Abraham

9. Sacred Text: Torah Torah - First 5 books of the Old Testament - First 5 books of the Old Testament

10. Ten Commandments- laws that God gave to the Hebrews through Moses

11. Prophets- spiritual leaders that preached ethics (moral living) Ex: Abraham, Moses Moses and the Burning Bush

12. Place of Worship: Synagogue or Temple on Saturdays (Sabbath)

13. III. Important Leaders: Abraham- Patriarch (or father) of Judaism He made a covenant with God

14. ABRAHAM SARAH HAGAR Isaac Esau Jacob 12 Tribes of Israel Ishmael 12 Arabian Tribes Abraham’s Geneaology

15. Moses- He led the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land (Canaan). This is called the Exodus. “Shepherd of His People”

16. King David- united the Jewish empire

17. King Solomon David’s son David’s son Made Jerusalem into an impressive capital Made Jerusalem into an impressive capital

18. Deborah- female prophet In most societies, women were subordinate (inferior) to men and could not participate in some religious ceremonies.

19. Today: Israel is Jewish Israel is Jewish Palestine is Muslim Palestine is Muslim They believe in common holy places in Israel like Jerusalem. This has led to constant fighting.

20. Hasidic Jews Strict form of Judaism. They live in communities, don’t cut their facial hair and wear simple clothing. Strict form of Judaism. They live in communities, don’t cut their facial hair and wear simple clothing.

21. Mount Sinai

22. St. Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai

23. Recreation of Ancient Jerusalem

24. King Solomon’s Temple Floor Plan The First Temple

25. Inside the Temple Tabernacle The Arc of the Covenant

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

27. Kingdoms of Judah & Israel Kingdoms of Judah & Israel

28. Israelites in Captivity

29. Jerusalem: Reading the Torah