Religion Judaism

Hellenization

the adoption of Greek ways and speech by the Jewish

Talmud

an acronym for what comprises the Hebrew Bible

Midrash

literary genre used in interpreting scripture

Septuagint

Hebrew bible translated into Greek

Sadducees

did not believe in the resurrection, strict interpretation of scripture

Pharisees

believed in oral tradition and customs, looser interpretation of scripture, and they believed in the resurrection

Essene

celibate community discovered in 1948 through the finding of the Dead Sea Scrolls

How was the Essene discovered?

through the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1948

Can Jews eat pork?

No

How can you tell if an item at the grocery store is kosher?

it has a symbol on the packaging

What is the term for the Jewish Bible?

Tanakh

Jewish festivals are divided into two cycles. What are they called?

Toshri (Fall) and Nisan (Spring)

Jewish beliefs can be summed up in what three words? Explain them.

Torah God's revelation, God believe in one God, Israel God's chosen people

What are the three functions of a Jewish synagogue?

House of Prayer, House of Study, House of Assembly

What is the most sacred place in Judaism?

Jerusalem

What language is the Torah written in?

Hebrew

How and when is Shabbat celebrated

from Friday sundown to Saturday Sundown by reading the Torah, praying, and resting

What is the Passover meal called?

Seder meal

What Queen saved the Jewish people from destruction?

Queen Esther

Who was her cousin?

Mordecai