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Grade 9 SS
Chapter 7 The Hebrews and Judaism
Section 2 - Jewish Beliefs and Texts
Jewish Beliefs Anchor Their Society
“Religion is the foundation upon Jews base their whole society.”
1. Belief in One God
Explain how the Jewish practice of monotheism made them different from
other Ancient societies.
2. Education
Explain how education and study has maintained Jewish practice noting the
difference between girls and boys education.
3. Justice and Rightgeousness
Explain each of these Jewish beliefs:
a. Justice
b. Rightgoeousness
Grade 9 SS
Chapter 7 The Hebrews and Judaism
Section 2 - Jewish Beliefs and Texts
4. Observance of Religious and Moral Law
a. Which are the most important Jewish Laws?
b. Explain the significance of these other Mosaic Laws that the Jews
named after Moses which makes their culture unique.
Sabbath (Saturday)–
Forbidden Food
Koshur Diet –
c. Over the centuries Jews have divided into three groups according to
how strictly they follow Mosaic Law – name these groups in order of
strictness to these laws..
Grade 9 SS
Chapter 7 The Hebrews and Judaism
Section 2 - Jewish Beliefs and Texts
Texts List Jewish Beliefs pg 210
“The laws and principles of Judaism are described in several
sacred texts (writings).”
1. The Torah –
a. What is contained in the first book – the Torah that makes it the most
sacred of all Jewish texts?
b. Explain the ritual of reading from the Torah noting the importance of a
synagogue and a yad. (see caption)
2. The Hebrew Bible (the Tanakh)
a. The second part of of the Hebrew Bible consists of eight books sharing the
message of Jewish Prophets. Who were the prophets?
b.
The third part of the Hebrew Bible is made up of 11 books – what do these
texts contain?
3. Commentaries
Explain the importance of the Talmud produced between
200 and 600 AD.
Grade 9 SS
Chapter 7 The Hebrews and Judaism
Section 2 - Jewish Beliefs and Texts
Scrolls Reveal Past Beliefs
Tell the story of the discovery of a primary source –
the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 which has helped historians learn so much about life of these
ancient Jews.
Judaism and Later Cultures
“For centuries, Jewish ideas have greatly influenced other cultures especially
those in Europe and the Americas -known as the Western World.”
1. Explain how Jewish ideas and teachings became the foundation of note only the Jewish
religion but also for Christians and Islam (or Muslim) religions.
2. Give three examples of Jewish ideas still being practiced in our modern world.