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Judaism. 3 rd Block Social Studies. Class Agenda. Today we are going to: Practice taking notes Learn new vocabulary words. Vocabulary. New vocabulary: Monotheism Polytheism Worship Prophet Exile Diaspora Menorah Synagogue Kosher. Look for vocabulary in the slides!.
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Judaism 3rd Block Social Studies
Class Agenda • Today we are going to: • Practice taking notes • Learn new vocabulary words
Vocabulary • New vocabulary: • Monotheism • Polytheism • Worship • Prophet • Exile • Diaspora • Menorah • Synagogue • Kosher
Look for vocabulary in the slides! • Directions: When you see a new vocabulary word, write it down and raise your hand. We will discuss what we think it means with a partner. • We will check our answers by using our book dictionaries • Record your guesses and the correct definition with a partner • Each person should have his/her own paper
Judaism • Judaism started 4,000 years ago • They are often called “the Chosen People” • There are about 12 million Jews left in the world. When they live in different places, it is called a Diaspora. • Can you name 4 regions with high Jewish populations?Take 5 minutes to discuss with a partner. Here is a map to help you.
Answers • United States – 5.8 million • Israel – 4.8 million • Europe – 1.2 million • Russia – 550,000 • Can you point on the map where these places are located?
Prophets - Abraham • Abraham was the first prophet. • He lived 4,000 years ago in modern-day Iraq, near the Euphrates river. • He established the idea of monotheism. He did not like polytheism.
Prophets? • Who do you think is the second prophet? • Take a minute to discuss with a partner. Write your answer down.
Prophets - Moses • Moses is their second prophet. He led Jews out of Egypt because they were slaves and he believed they should have freedom. Their great exile was called the Exodus. • He introduced the Ten Commandments. They are found in the Torah.
Ten Commandments • Can you name the Ten Commandments? • Take 5 minutes. Work with a partner to see if you can name the Ten Commandments.
Answer • Do not worship another God. • Do not make and worship idols • Do not say God’s name unless in prayer • Do not work on Sunday • Respect your mother and father • Do not kill • Do not break up marriages (including your own) • Do not steal • Do not lie • Do not be jealous of other people
Holy Book - Torah • The Jewish holy book called the Torah. • It has the first five chapters of the Bible: • Genesis • Exodus • Leviticus • Deuteronomy • Numbers
Jewish Kings • Jews lived in two different places – Israel and Judah. • Kings always tried to keep them united. Some Jewish Kings include: • Saul • David • Solomon
Symbols Star of David
Star of David • Where do you think you have seen this symbol? • Take 1-2 minutes to discuss this answer with your partner. Record your answer.
Answer • In the national Israeli flag.
Symbols Menorah
Celebration • Rosh Ha-shanah– the New Year. • Yom Kippur – Day of Atonement (making up for bad things you have done). They pray in a synagogue to ask for forgiveness.
Place of Worship Synagogue
Kosher • What does it mean? Have you heard that word before? Where? • Take a minute to discuss with your partner.
Kosher • Kosher means that the animal has been killed a certain way and is clean enough to eat. • Jewish people do not eat pig because they do not feel it is kosher.
Timeline • Directions: Using the notes from last class and your knowledge of BCE timelines, create a timeline of the four religions we have studied from oldest to newest. • Take 10-15 minutes to work on this with your partner. Present your answer to the class as a pair.
