In which 2 ways did the Exile (Babylonian exile in 586 BCE) shift the way in which Hebrews would worship? aka What 2 things emerged during the Exile so they could continue their Jewish traditions?
synagogues & rabbis
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Why is Abraham significant in Judaism?
established the covenant between God and the Chosen People (nearly sacrificed his only son, Isaac, to prove his devotion to God).
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What is a covenant?
As used in the Bible, a solemn and binding agreement (promise) between God and humanity.
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What is Hannukah?
8 day festival of lights--celebrates the re-dedication of the temple (enough oil for one night lasted 8)
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What is the Tanakh?
Hebrew Bible consisting of Torah, Prophets & Writings (similar to Christian Old Testament)
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What was the Exodus?
The significant event in which Moses led the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land. The word exodus means âgoing outâ or âdeparture
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What is Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur?
Festivals that celebrate the Jewish New Year (marked by fasting & prayers of repentence)
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Name 3 significant events in which Jews were either persecuted, oppressed, or faced serious challenges (other than the Holocaust).
drought in Canaan, enslaved in Egypt, invaded by Assyrians (721 BCE), by Babylonians (586 BCE, temple destroyed), 168 BCE Maccabbean revolt, 64 BCE Romans,
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Which 2 other religions did Judaism give rise to?
Islam & Christianity
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What is anti-Semitism?
Hostility and prejudice toward Jews (some is based, in part, on the idea of "Chosen People" which does not imply superior status, but a partnership God & human
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What is a bar mitzvah? What is it called for girls?
The religious initiation ceremony of a Jewish boy who has reached the age of thirteen. Bat Mitzvah. Means "son/daughter of the commandment"
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What does the menorah symbolize? How many branches does it have?
symbolizes light; 7 branches- one branch for each of the six days of creation, and one for Sabbath