2. Abraham Isaac, son of Abraham Jacob, son of Isaac Important Figures: Moses King David and King Solomon

3. About 1950 B.C.E. Began in Canaan, around present day Israel/Lebanon

4. God, known as YHWH, or Yahweh

5. Synagogues

6. The Torah Hebrew Bible Talmud Ten Commandments

7. Passover To celebrate the Exodus of the Jews escaping Egypt, led by Moses Chanukah (Hanukkah) Honor the victory over a war with the Greeks

8. Monotheism One God, oldest Monotheistic religion Ten Commandments Honor mother and father, forbids lying, stealing, murder, believe in one God, etc… Caring for the Poor