Judaism Vocabulary

1. A monotheistic religion that began among the ancient Hebrews and is based on belief in one God.
4. The departure of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, traditionally led by Moses.
6. The descendants of Jacob (Israel) who formed the ancient nation of Israel.
8. A major leader and prophet who, according to the Hebrew Bible, led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and received the Ten Commandments.
10. A collection of Jewish discussions and interpretations about religious laws and teachings.
11. The belief in many gods.
12. A person who practices Judaism or is part of the Jewish people.
14. The scattering of a people from their original homeland; Jewish communities developed throughout many parts of the world.
15. The sacred teachings and first five books of the Hebrew Bible; it is central to Jewish religious life.

2. The belief in one God.
3. Commandments Ten important laws and teachings that, according to the Bible, God gave to Moses.
5. A Jewish place of worship, study, and community gathering.
7. A weekly Jewish day of rest and worship that begins Friday evening and ends Saturday evening.
9. A sacred agreement or promise between God and a person or group.
13. A patriarch, or founding ancestor, of the Jewish people who is traditionally considered the first Hebrew.
16. A Jewish teacher or religious leader who is knowledgeable about Jewish law and tradition.