Jewish History and Culture

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Abraham

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Founder of Judaism

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The Exodus

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The time period when the ancient Jews fled slavery in Egypt

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Canaan

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The land Abraham claimed was promised to the Jews by God

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Passover

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Celebrated by Jews in honor of 'the Exodus' (a night filled with 'the 10th plague of death')

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The Ten Commandments

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Ancient Jewish religious laws that are also the basis for our court system today

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Monotheistic

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The Israelites/Jews were a common target by invading neighbors because theirs was the first world religion that was monotheistic.

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The Assyrians

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Conquered the northern Jewish kingdom of Israel in 722 BCE

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David

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Considered by most to be the greatest king in Israel's history

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Diaspora

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A time when the Jewish people were forced to flee their homeland, scattering to places like Europe and Asia.

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Head Coverings (yarmulkes)

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Initially worn to distinguish themselves from the Greeks and remind themselves to think about God.