Chapter 7, Section 2TB 208-210

7th Social StudiesMrs. Coldiron

God Education Justice obedience

Hebrew believed in monotheism – the belief in only one god

Yahweh – Hebrew name for God

Judaism is the world’s first monotheistic religion.

Jews believed they were Yahweh’s chosen people.

Teaching children the basics of Judaism

Older boys, not girls, were taught by a professional teacher.

Justice- kindness and fairness to everyone (strangers, criminals)

Jews are expected to give aid to those who need it (the poor, the sick, and orphans)

Righteousness – doing what is proper

Most important Jewish law- The Ten Commandments

Mosaic Law – a system of laws that Yahweh set down – named for Moses

Mosaic Law – how people pray, celebrate holidays.

Jewish law forbids Jews to work on the Sabbath day (the 7th day of the week- Saturday)

Mosaic laws are sets down what foods Jews can eat and how they are prepared.

Kosher (fit) diet – cannot eat pork or shellfish (thought to be unclean)

Meat has to be killed and prepared in a way that is acceptable for Jews.

Jews who strictly follow the mosaic law are known as Orthodox Jews.

Jews who choose not to follow the ancient laws are known as Reform Jews.

The group that falls in the middle are known as Conservative Jews.

These are the three largest groups of Jews today.