Judaism Terms Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 4. holiday that celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in 165 BCE. When the Temple was rededicated, the candles miraculously burned for eight days. Today, Jews light a menorah for eight days to symbolize God's presence.
  2. 5. name for a house of worship for Jews, sometimes called a temple
  3. 8. the most important patriarch. God made a covenant with him and he is considered the first Hebrew.
  4. 13. weekly day of rest and worship. It is observed from Friday evening at sunset to Saturday evening at sunset. It is tied to the story of creation in Genesis and is one of the 10 Commandments.
  5. 14. the name for a group of people in the Ancient Middle East. Abraham is seen as the father of this group of people and Jews trace their ancestry back to this group of people.
  6. 16. a term meaning "anointed one.” This person is promised to fulfill prophecies in the Hebrew Bible by bringing peace and restoration to the Jewish people and to the world.
  7. 17. Jewish New Year. It is a time of repentance, reflection, and prayer. The shofar is blown to remind people to repent and return to God.
  8. 19. the third part of the Hebrew Bible, also known as “The Writings”
  9. 20. second and most famous King of Israel, God made a covenant with him
  10. 21. an agreement or treaty between two parties (often between God and groups of people in the Hebrew Bible)
  11. 24. term that describes how Judaism is closely tied to ancestry, heritage, and geographic location, and is mostly spread through families
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  1. 1. one of the patriarchs and was the son of Abraham.
  2. 2. holiday that commemorates the time when the Israelites lived in temporary dwellings following the Exodus from Egypt. It is often observed by building a hut to dwell in for a temporary period. It is also a celebration of the fall harvest.
  3. 3. holiday that celebrates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt, as narrated in the book of Exodus. The Seder meal, which contains symbolic foods, is central to this holiday, and during the meal the story from Exodus is told.
  4. 6. patriarch who was later renamed Israel (which is where the term Israelites comes from). He was the grandson of Abraham, and he had 12 sons.
  5. 7. the most important part of the Jewish scriptures. It is the name for the first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible.
  6. 9. term that means the belief in only one god (as opposed to many gods)
  7. 10. most recognizable symbol of Judaism, named after Israelite king
  8. 11. people who trace their ancestry back to the Hebrews and/or who are part of the Jewish faith.
  9. 12. the name later used for the Hebrews. This name comes from the patriarch Jacob who was renamed Israel.
  10. 13. holiday that commemorates Moses receiving the Torah from God on Mount Sinai. It also celebrates the spring harvest. Jews may celebrate by studying the Torah, going to synagogue, and by eating festive meals.
  11. 15. name of the sacred text of Judaism. It has 3 main sections and is also referred to as the Tanakh.
  12. 18. prophet of God who led the people of Israel out of slavery in Egypt.
  13. 22. the second section of the Hebrew Bible, also known as “The Prophets”
  14. 23. the “Day of Atonement,” this holiday is the most solemn day in the Jewish calendar. Many Jews fast on this day and attend services at a synagogue that involve prayers of confession.