1. Chapter 7, Section 2 TB 208-210 7 th Social Studies Mrs. Coldiron

2.  God  Education  Justice  obedience

3.  Hebrew believed in monotheism – the belief in only one god  Yahweh – Hebrew name for God  Judaism is the world’s first monotheistic religion.  Jews believed they were Yahweh’s chosen people.

4.  Teaching children the basics of Judaism  Older boys, not girls, were taught by a professional teacher.

5.  Justice- kindness and fairness to everyone (strangers, criminals)  Jews are expected to give aid to those who need it (the poor, the sick, and orphans)  Righteousness – doing what is proper

6.  Most important Jewish law- The Ten Commandments  Mosaic Law – a system of laws that Yahweh set down – named for Moses  Mosaic Law – how people pray, celebrate holidays.  Jewish law forbids Jews to work on the Sabbath day (the 7 th day of the week- Saturday)

7.  Mosaic laws are sets down what foods Jews can eat and how they are prepared.  Kosher (fit) diet – cannot eat pork or shellfish (thought to be unclean)  Meat has to be killed and prepared in a way that is acceptable for Jews.

8.  Jews who strictly follow the mosaic law are known as Orthodox Jews.  Jews who choose not to follow the ancient laws are known as Reform Jews.  The group that falls in the middle are known as Conservative Jews.  These are the three largest groups of Jews today.