Judaism Observations

Judaism ObservationsJudaism
Chapter 1 Observations

1. Look closely at the picture on pg.24. List 10 observations.

2. Read the overview on pg.25. Summarize the material in 2-3 sentences.

3. What is the most striking thing you notice from the family tree on pg.26?

4. Describe the covenant between God and the Jews.

5. Summarize the contents of the Hebrew Bible and Mishnah and Talmud.

6. What is the difference between the Temple and a Synagogue?

7. Look carefully at the drawing of a synagogue on pg.31. Make note of several things you find interesting.

8. On pp.32-33 the book talks about Jewish rituals. Jot a note about each:
a. Birth

b. Bar Mitzvah

c. Marriage

d. Death

e. Mezuzah

f. Yarlmulke

9. Describe the three branches of Judaism (p.26)




10. What is a Kibbutz?


11. Describe Kosher foods.


12. Describe the shift in population of Jews between 1800 and 1995.


13. Who are the Lubavitchers?