Judaism

Question 1

Bar/ bat mitzvah

Answer 1

The point in which a child takes the religious responsibilities of an adult

Question 2

Covenant

Answer 2

An agreement established long ago between God and the Ancient Israelites

Question 3

Hanukkah

Answer 3

A Jewish holiday that occurs during the Christmas season

Question 4

Ashkenazi

Answer 4

The Jews who originated in Eastern Europe

Question 5

Hasidism

Answer 5

Hasidism emphasizes personal relationships with God and the community, rather than study of the Torah and strict observance of its commandments

Question 6

Zaddik

Answer 6

A righteous man

Question 7

Resolution 181

Answer 7

When the UN decided to allow the Jewish state to take place

Question 8

Kosher

Answer 8

Proper according to the Torah

Question 9

Humility

Answer 9

Accepting the reality of yours/others’ talents and faults

Question 10

Honesty

Answer 10

Truth in words and actions

Question 11

Consecration

Answer 11

Setting something aside for a divine purpose

Question 12

Election

Answer 12

Choosing or choice

Question 13

Israeli

Answer 13

Citizen of the modern state of Isreal

Question 14

Israelite

Answer 14

Member of the ancient tribes of Israel

Question 15

Sabbath

Answer 15

Both the social and religious high point of the week for Jews

Question 16

Anti-Semitism

Answer 16

Jews facing persecution

Question 17

Tanakh

Answer 17

Jewish sacred texts

Question 18

Zionism

Answer 18

A movement committed to the re-establishment of a Jewish homeland

Question 19

Describe the similarities and diffferences between Hasidic and conservative Judaism as they are portrayed in the movie, “the chosen”. Then explain the differing views of Reb Saunders and Mr. Malter regarding Zionism.

Answer 19

• in general H Judaism and C Judaism are different with differing views
• describe Hasidic Judaism
• Describe conservative Judaism
• define Zionism and explain the differing views of Mr. Malter and Reb saunders

Question 20

What were the 2 parts of Jewish worship before 70 AD? Which took place where? What happened in 70, and how did it affect Jewish worship?

Answer 20

The 2 parts were studying of the Torah and sacrifice. Sacrifice took place at the temple and studying the Torah took place at home. In 70, the Romans destroyed the Jewish temple, meaning the Jews could no longer practice sacrifice.

Question 21

What is true humility? How is it different from the common understanding of humility? Give one example of what humility looks and sound like.

Answer 21

Humility is Accepting the reality of yours/others’ talents and faults. It is not just being humble.

• looks like: celebrity wearing normal clothes
• sounds like: someone accepting a complement and thanking them for it

Question 22

List the three divisions in American Judaism and the four divisions in Israeli Judaism.

Answer 22

American
- reform
- conservative
- orthodox
Israeli
- ultra-orthodox
- religious
- traditional
- secular

Question 23

List the 3 theological and 4 moral virtues

Answer 23

Theological
- faith 
- hope
- love
Moral
- Justice 
- temperance 
- prudence 
- fortitude

Question 24

Shema

Answer 24

Judaism’s most theological statement, declares the uniqueness of God

Question 25

Rabbi

Answer 25

A teacher of the Torah and a leader of Jewish worship

Question 26

Yom Kippur

Answer 26

The day of atonement, Judaism’s most important holy day

Question 27

Semitic

Answer 27

Having to do with Judaism

Question 28

How many parts are there in the Bible? What is the longest? Create a fictitious biblical citation and identify its parts.

Answer 28

There are two main parts of the Bible; the old and new testaments. The longest is the Old Testament. citation