1. Aim: Identifying the Purposes of Judaic Texts and Practices.

2. The Torah Most sacred text in Judaism Most sacred text in Judaism Called “5 Books of Moses” Called “5 Books of Moses” Includes a history of the Jewish people until Moses’s death. Includes a history of the Jewish people until Moses’s death. Torah’s can be found in Synagogue Torah’s can be found in Synagogue Jewish house of worship Jewish house of worship Text can’t be touched by hands Text can’t be touched by hands

3. The Hebrew Bible Called the “Tanach” Called the “Tanach” Consists of 3 Parts Consists of 3 Parts 1) Torah 1) Torah 2) 8 Books of Prophets- receive messages from God 2) 8 Books of Prophets- receive messages from God 3) 11 Books of Poetry, songs, stories, & lessons 3) 11 Books of Poetry, songs, stories, & lessons

4. Talmud Mishnah: Mishnah: Written record of Jewish oral law Written record of Jewish oral law Gemara: Gemara: Explanations and interpretations of the Mishnah Explanations and interpretations of the Mishnah Rabbi: Rabbi: Religious teachers and scholars that study Torah. Religious teachers and scholars that study Torah.

5. Traditions & Holidays Passover: Passover: Jews honor the Exodus journey out of Egypt Jews honor the Exodus journey out of Egypt Jews eat unleavened bread (Matzo) Jews eat unleavened bread (Matzo) High Holy Days High Holy Days 2 most sacred holidays 2 most sacred holidays Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) Yom Kippur- Forgive sins & fast Yom Kippur- Forgive sins & fast