Mrs. Agosta, Mrs. Hassett
and Ms. Pojer
I. History:
Judaism is the first monotheistic religion
Yahweh is the Hebrew name for God.
Hebrews were nomads who lived in
the Fertile Crescent (the birthplace of
monotheism)
Hebrews, settled in Palestine or Canaan
(the Promised Land)
Other Names for Jews
 Hebrews
 Israelites
DON’T WRITE
In 930 BCE, the Kingdom split
North - Israel
South - Judah
Israel was invaded and the Hebrews lived
under foreign rule
Diaspora- When a group of
people are forced off their
land.
Jews had to leave Palestine
and were scattered.
They kept their beliefs and
later influenced Christianity
and Islam
II. Beliefs:
Monotheism- believe in one true
God
Jews are God’s Chosen peopleGod made a covenant (binding
agreement) with Abraham
Sacred Text:
 Torah
- First 5 books of the
Old Testament
Ten Commandmentslaws that God gave to the
Hebrews through Moses
Prophets- spiritual leaders that
preached ethics (moral living)
Ex: Abraham, Moses
Moses and the Burning Bush
Place of Worship: Synagogue or
Temple on Saturdays (Sabbath)
III. Important Leaders:
AbrahamPatriarch (or
father) of Judaism
He made a
covenant with God
Abraham’s Geneaology
HAGAR
ABRAHAM
Ishmael
12 Arabian Tribes
SARAH
Isaac
Jacob
12 Tribes of Israel
Esau
Moses- He led the Hebrews out of slavery
in Egypt to the Promised Land (Canaan).
This is called the Exodus.
“Shepherd of His People”
King David- united
the Jewish empire
King Solomon
 David’s
son
 Made Jerusalem into
an impressive capital
Deborah- female prophet
In most societies, women were
subordinate (inferior) to men and could
not participate in some religious
ceremonies.
Today:
Israel is Jewish
Palestine is Muslim
They believe in
common holy
places in Israel like
Jerusalem. This
has led to constant
fighting.
Hasidic Jews

Strict form of Judaism. They live in
communities, don’t cut their facial hair and wear
simple clothing.
Mount Sinai
St. Catherine’s Monastery
at Mount Sinai
Recreation of Ancient Jerusalem
King Solomon’s Temple Floor Plan
The First Temple
Inside the Temple Tabernacle
The Arc
of the
Covenant
The Temple Mount, Jerusalem Today
Solomon’s Temple Wall: The “Wailing” Wall
Kingdoms of
Judah
&
Israel
Israelites in Captivity
Jerusalem: Reading the Torah