Jewish+Terminology

__ JEWISH TERMINOLOGY __

 * Using the below websites, answer the questions and define the terms relating to Judaism. Be sure to respond in a comprehensive manner and to write in complete sentences.


 * Open a Microsoft Word document. The document must have your name at the top and it must be typed in Times New Roman 12-point font. Copy and paste the below questions into the Word document.


 * Through this activity, you are creating a Judaism study guide for use throughout the unit on //Night//. Spell check is imperative. When you have completed the document, please print a copy and bring to class on Friday.

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1. Three significant Jewish holidays are **Rosh Hashanah**, **Yom Kippur**, and **Passover**. 2. What is the **Torah**? 3. What is the **Talmud**? How does it differ from the **Torah**? 4. What is **Kaddish**? When is it usually used? 5. Define the following words using the same websites as above.
 * Define/describe these three holidays.
 * What do they signify and why are they important to the Jewish faith? How do Jews celebrate or honor these holidays?
 * What are their traditions and/or customs?
 * How can it be likened (compared) to other religious works?
 * Compare to at least 2 others.
 * **Kabbalah/Cabbala**
 * **Zohar**
 * **Synagogue/temple**
 * **Hasidic**
 * **Rabbi**


 * Once you've finished, let's take a look at a map of Europe...**