1. Intro to Judaism EQ: What are some key beliefs found in Judaism?

2. The Hebrews  A nomadic Middle Eastern group arising during ancient times  Influenced by Babylonian society  Migrated from Mesopotamia (fertile crescent) to settle in SE corner of the Mediterranean c. 1600 BCE  Some migrated to Egypt

3. Timeline  1400-1200 BCE: Hebrews from the Arabian Desert settle in Palestine (Canaan), today’s Israel – their homeland  930 BCE: internal revolts lead to division of Palestine; N = Israel, S = Judah  722 BCE: Assyrians defeat Israel  586 BCE: Babylonian armies overrun Kingdom of Judah, inhabitants exiled to Babylon, the term “Jew” arises

4. Timeline Continued  539 BCE: Persians capture Babylon & let Jewish exiles return to homeland ---------  70 CE: the Romans suppress a Hebrew revolt & the Jews are expulsed (kicked out)  1948 CE: the modern state of Israel is declared

5. Key People  Abraham: made covenant w/ God  Moses: leads his people from servitude in Egypt to Palestine c. 13 th Century BCE  Saul: the 1 st Hebrew King  David: succeeds Saul, “the Lord is my Shepard,” (defeats Goliath)  Solomon: David’s son, builds temple in Jerusalem

6. Religious Tenets  God’s “chosen people”  Denounce evil & oppression  Demand justice for the poor & weak  Follow God’s laws, found in the Torah  The Torah = the 1 st 3 books of the Hebrew Bible; the 1 st 5 books of the Old Testament; sacred text  The law of Moses = “love thy neighbor as thyself”  The Ten Commandments

7. What are these photos of?

8. Contributions  Development of monotheism  Old Testament: where Hebrews recorded their history, moral principles, and religious beliefs  This is the 1st part of the Christian Bible  Set moral standards/ethics for people and relationships  Influence Christianity & Islam

9. Diaspora  Jews are forced to leave their homeland  Diaspora = the scattering of Jews to places outside of Palestine  The Diaspora sent Jews to different places all over the world

10. Jewish Identity  Even after the Diaspora, the Jews maintain their identity.  Live in close-knit communities  Obey their religious laws & traditions  Traditions are what set them apart, but also what allows them to survive persecution

11. TIMELINE  Create a timeline of Hebrew history  Check your notes for important dates  Use your text if you feel the need to

12. CHART IT  Judaism, Christianity, Islam  1. Founder, 2. Key beliefs, 3. Traditions, 4. When, 5. Where (& where today?), 6. Sacred Text, 7. Contributions/Influence

13. In-Class Assignment  Construct a map of the Hebrew timeline. **Only BCE dates. Use your text!  Show me where the Hebrews have been over the course of their early history; cities, regions, physical geography, migratory patterns – must have: Palestine (today’s Israel), Babylon, Persia  Might not hurt to do a rough draft…

14. Exit Ticket:  What did you find out about Judaism?  1. Today I learned….  2. I would like to learn more about…